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katharina90's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
2.0
I saw the title and laughed out loud, so I went into this book expecting it to be super relatable and full of dark humor... Sadly the title isn't really representative of the book's content or tone.
While initially excited to read transcripts of real-life therapy sessions, I ultimately felt those conversations were dry, lacking in depth, and repetitive.
I also struggled to relate to the author's difficulties and perspectives, even though the book's blurb suggested a lot of similarities between myself and the author.
While initially excited to read transcripts of real-life therapy sessions, I ultimately felt those conversations were dry, lacking in depth, and repetitive.
I also struggled to relate to the author's difficulties and perspectives, even though the book's blurb suggested a lot of similarities between myself and the author.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Fatphobia, and Homophobia
Minor: Classism and Domestic abuse
naomi_k's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Dysphoria, Mental illness, Alcoholism, Eating disorder, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Toxic friendship, Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Classism, Bullying, and Sexism
navayiota's review against another edition
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.0
I was really excited about this book. I got it as a birthday gift and started it immediately. It was very slow, but I gave it time, I thought it would pick up after a few chapters. Sadly, it did not. I think it's a great book for people who have just now began thinking about their mental health and behaviour, but as someone who went through the revelations she describes in the book years ago, it was a bit tiring to read. It felt like reading my journal from 5 years ago, but without the insight of what was happening in my life at the time. However, it is full of super annotatable quotes and the translation is superb, so great job there. I don't regret reading this, but if I was given the chance, I probably would have picked a different book to get as a present.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, and Medical content
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Alcohol, Drug use, and Classism
leif's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Body shaming, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Domestic abuse, Medical content, Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Classism
Therapy sessions are included so lots of sensitive topics are discussed but it all seemed really sensitively handled to me.
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