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Probably one of the best most real books I will read this year and maybe ever.
An intense read. A day inside the mind of boy with schizophrenia. Tense. Suspenseful. Wonderfully written. Wray is a very very talented writer. And based on a look at the topics of his other two books, someone with wide-ranging interests and knowledge. I now want to hunt down his other two books. I recommend this...not for everyone -- or every day or every mood as it is more than a little grim -- but a remarkable book.
3.5 Not as good as I expected, but I thought it was original and different.
An uncomfortable, riveting, beautifully written novel about a schizophrenic teenager named Will, his mother, and the detective looking for him after he went off his meds and went on the lam in the New York City subway system.
I consider myself to be a mildly enlightened person when it comes to mental illness, but I can't say whether the portrayal of schizophrenia in this book is realistic or fair. What I can say, though, is that it *seems* realistic and not at all unfair. And disturbing. And beautiful. And confounding.
As we get to know Will, his mother and the detective better, it's as if we're on a journey of consciousness and sanity, dipping and weaving in and out of both and around and around until we get to the end.
This is the best book I've read in quite a while. The writing is perfect. The story is subtle and rich and vivid and vague.
If you're interested in mental illness, in character studies, in New York City or subways or teenagers or adults, I highly recommend this book.
I consider myself to be a mildly enlightened person when it comes to mental illness, but I can't say whether the portrayal of schizophrenia in this book is realistic or fair. What I can say, though, is that it *seems* realistic and not at all unfair. And disturbing. And beautiful. And confounding.
As we get to know Will, his mother and the detective better, it's as if we're on a journey of consciousness and sanity, dipping and weaving in and out of both and around and around until we get to the end.
This is the best book I've read in quite a while. The writing is perfect. The story is subtle and rich and vivid and vague.
If you're interested in mental illness, in character studies, in New York City or subways or teenagers or adults, I highly recommend this book.
Weird book. I've been reading a lot of bleh books lately... I'm desperately in need of recommendations (hint hint).
I liked it but I don't really know what else to say about it.
It wasn't what I thought and it may have been kind of predictable but it moved quickly.
That's all I got.
It wasn't what I thought and it may have been kind of predictable but it moved quickly.
That's all I got.
Couldn't really get into this book. Gotten through several chapters about 3 times, but it never sticks. I'll try again someday.
Note: From First Reads
Note: From First Reads
read the whole thing in less than 24 hours, with a huge lump in my chest because i couldn't tell what was going to happen but i knew it wasn't going to be good. the fact that our bathroom light is on the fritz added a certain something to overall reading atmosphere required for this book (although a subway is obviously the more appropriate arena).
A small but interesting story. The highlight here is the writing, which gives a good impression of what it must feel like to have a mental disease. Especially since it ties into the idea that if you're really sick, you don't have any idea that you are.
A depressing, yet compelling story of a young schizophrenic as he navigates the subways, and those who are looking for him.
I loved how they got into Will's head, which ultimately was made me unable to put the book down. I knew the entire time where the story was going, but I was along for the ride. Definitely worth reading.
I loved how they got into Will's head, which ultimately was made me unable to put the book down. I knew the entire time where the story was going, but I was along for the ride. Definitely worth reading.