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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
I read this because of all the great reviews and I am left feeling underwhelmed. It was interesting enough, but I kept waiting for the bliss among all of the sorrow, and it didn’t quite pay off for me. I found myself trudging through the second half to the end, and I’m feeling indifferent. Very middle of the road for my tastes.
3.5 stars
Read this twice to see if my thoughts and rating would change, since my friend enjoys this book. It hasn’t I still stand on my 3.5 stars
Read this twice to see if my thoughts and rating would change, since my friend enjoys this book. It hasn’t I still stand on my 3.5 stars
Listened to this as an audiobook. Really entertaining. Ingrid is a hoot. Very clever writing. Overall it was a bit too pensive, condition X was a clever trope but I'd say the stories / wit around the story were the best bit.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Oh my god. I forgot how fast I could read when I really enjoy a book. This book made me cry so many tears. I love Martha so much, I feel so connected with her. What I love most about this book is that mental illness is not romanticised, it was very realistic. It showed very well how it not only impacts Martha’s life, but also those who are close to her. I resonated with every word in this book.
I cried for Martha and Patrick a lot. I also loved how we saw a lot of her relationship between her sister and her parents. The troubles of motherhood and wanting a child, but not sure if you can because of your mental illness. This book is everything and I might cry some more about it the next days, I need to process everything. Meg Manson, I love you. The writing style of this book immediately sucked me in. 5 stars, no doubt!!!
I cried for Martha and Patrick a lot. I also loved how we saw a lot of her relationship between her sister and her parents. The troubles of motherhood and wanting a child, but not sure if you can because of your mental illness. This book is everything and I might cry some more about it the next days, I need to process everything. Meg Manson, I love you. The writing style of this book immediately sucked me in. 5 stars, no doubt!!!
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really, really wanted to love this book, but unfortunately, it just didn't click with me. The whole thing just rubbed me the wrong way, and I found Martha's character to be pretty unbearable (which had nothing to do with her diagnosis).
On a side note, while a few reviews mentioned Fleabag, I see a lot more in common with Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, to the point that it sometimes seems like there are direct quotes. "A Diagnosis", minus a couple of lines, could basically be the synopsis of the book.
On a side note, while a few reviews mentioned Fleabag, I see a lot more in common with Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, to the point that it sometimes seems like there are direct quotes. "A Diagnosis", minus a couple of lines, could basically be the synopsis of the book.
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes