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tansy's review
sad
3.0
A tough read about a man with schizophrenia that grapples with difficult questions about how we treat the mentally ill, both socially and medically.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma, Medical content, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
lukests's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug use, Medical content, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Alcohol, Cancer, and Racism
livcashmere's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Well this book was a tough read. As someone who’s worked in mental health in the past, so many parts of this novel reminded me of people I’ve met and some of the experiences they described.
This book really isn’t about the story, it’s more of a snippet into a moment of someone’s life in the midst of a mental health crisis. But at the same time, it reminds me that what seems so alarming to me is just everyday reality to so many people. Honestly, so many parts of this novel were terrifying and I often had to put the book down and take a few moments to reflect on something traumatic I just read.
If you’re looking for a book to read casually on a holiday or hike you chill by the pool, this is NOT that book. However, if you’re more in the market for some life pondering, soul-destroying or harsh reflections on the realities of living with schizophrenia, then this is the book for you !
This book really isn’t about the story, it’s more of a snippet into a moment of someone’s life in the midst of a mental health crisis. But at the same time, it reminds me that what seems so alarming to me is just everyday reality to so many people. Honestly, so many parts of this novel were terrifying and I often had to put the book down and take a few moments to reflect on something traumatic I just read.
If you’re looking for a book to read casually on a holiday or hike you chill by the pool, this is NOT that book. However, if you’re more in the market for some life pondering, soul-destroying or harsh reflections on the realities of living with schizophrenia, then this is the book for you !
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
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