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stomachpains's review
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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: Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Mental illness, and Self harm
Moderate: Cancer and Death of parent
navayiota's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This book was relatable in a way that embarrasses me, and yet so unhinged. I'm so glad I am not at the level of complete mental instability of Amy, the protagonist. But I can't help but see myself in her situation, drifting away from reality and seeing how solitary she has become, with no noteworthy accomplishments to look back on. Her life struck off course by a few key traumatic situations that have since then eaten at her brain. This book was a mirror held up to my current situation, coaxing me to react, in any way, as long as I didn't stay idle anymore. As long as I'm not sitting around and feeling sorry for myself until the day I do anything, even something harmful, just to feel something. I wouldn't say reading this book was a pleasant experience but it might have been an important one for me. W 'll have to see down the road.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Suicide attempt, Medical content, Mental illness, Self harm, Alcohol, Death of parent, Grief, Stalking, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Cancer
katiemack's review
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I requested this because the premise and McClorey's approach sounded like My Year of Rest and Relaxation--an odd book that I really enjoyed--however, this main character wasn't nearly as compelling.
Amy is set up as a lonely, unmotivated, mentally ill woman who has so much test anxiety that she hasn't been able to pass the one for her EMT credentials. Overall, though, I found her to be bland with occasional outbursts of panic or anger resulting in the destruction of herself and others. It was a joyless journey from start to finish, and not in a productive way.
This is not the book I needed or wanted, but it may resonate more with other readers.
I requested this because the premise and McClorey's approach sounded like My Year of Rest and Relaxation--an odd book that I really enjoyed--however, this main character wasn't nearly as compelling.
Amy is set up as a lonely, unmotivated, mentally ill woman who has so much test anxiety that she hasn't been able to pass the one for her EMT credentials. Overall, though, I found her to be bland with occasional outbursts of panic or anger resulting in the destruction of herself and others. It was a joyless journey from start to finish, and not in a productive way.
This is not the book I needed or wanted, but it may resonate more with other readers.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
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