Reviews tagging 'Suicide attempt'

It's Lonely at the Centre of the Earth by Zoe Thorogood

56 reviews

snapeygan's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

5.0

WOW. That graphic novel was simply great. I loved all of it. I won’t say it was relatable cause I think the author heard that enough, but it helped me put words on feelings I have since forever. Thank you for your art, thank you for being you.

That graphic novel is about being human, simply. I recommend it to everyone. It has great illustrations, it’s funny, inspiring, it makes us think about life, it’s short and yet I would have took more.

I will definitely be reading everything she ever did and everything she ever will make.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Drug use, and Mental illness

Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic, Homophobia, Suicide attempt, Blood, Bullying, and Confinement

alphabetseeds's review

challenging dark funny fast-paced

5.0

What do you even say about an autobiographical comic about suicidal depression without telling on yourself? 

Love the mix of art styles, Zoe's writing is witty and ironic. Her depiction of her depression monster is darkly humorous - this grinning Nier Automata face lurking around. This is a book to relate to, but it's not groundbreaking. I think anyone who has ever felt this way will Get It.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, and Suicide attempt

mabellene's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.25

Within the first two pages, I was hooked. This is such a dark, emotional, real graphic novel. This definitely isn’t a feel good read, but I loved that about it. It dark times, I don’t want to read something where everything magically works out and everything gets better at the end. I want something heavy and gritty, and that’s exactly what this book gives you. The potato scene in particular was so painfully relatable. 

I’m not sure enjoyed is the right word to use, but I am really glad to have read this and that it exists.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Blood, Animal death, Drug use, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Alcohol

Minor: Vomit

illtakethenightshiftx's review against another edition

dark emotional

4.0

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!

I wasn't sure what I was expecting from this graphic novel, and I'm left feeling a bit empty, but fulfilled. I liked the mixed media elements and illustration style in the novel and the asides enriched the story as it progressed. I related to some of what Thorogood discussed about loneliness and it felt comforting to know that I wasn't alone. This graphic novel is heavy (very heavy), but there are glimmers of hope and small pockets of joy sprinkled throughout. Overall, I enjoyed this graphic novel and I'm definitely interested in reading more from this author!

(I had some issues reading this on the NetGalley Shelf app, so if you're a NG reader who wants to request this, be warned it might be difficult to access.)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Suicide attempt

Additional CW: depression, loneliness (explicit)

garvsy's review

dark emotional sad medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Self harm, and Panic attacks/disorders

rosie_valadez's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Drug use

nettles's review

dark funny

4.5

A really unique memoir but not one I can safely recommend to my friends.

I'm interested in how different art styles depict different ways the author sees the world with time. Conversations with her younger selves, search for meaning as an artist. A lot was explored and it was funny but SO dark

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, and Animal death

Moderate: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, and Vomit

Minor: Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Pandemic/Epidemic, Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Animal cruelty

muppetbaby's review

dark emotional sad medium-paced

5.0

oh man oh man but never felt so understood 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Self harm, and Mental illness

lwilson43's review

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

5.0

One of the most authentic comic book experiences I've ever had. Zoe Thorogood invites us into her psyche in such a poignant yet deliciously fun storytelling experience. I'm not going to use the "R" word, Zoe, because while I definitely saw bits and pieces of myself reflected in your work, I don't want to take away from your journey and your meaning. Instead, I'll use the word "reflective," and I'll use it in the best possible way. I loved this book, and I loved all the unusualness of it. I can't wait to see where your journey continues next. Time to read Billie Scott now! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Pandemic/Epidemic, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Animal cruelty, Mental illness, and Suicide

djbobthegirl's review

challenging dark emotional funny informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent, Drug use, Pandemic/Epidemic, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Confinement, Classism, Sexual content, Blood, Bullying, Homophobia, Suicide attempt, Chronic illness, Animal cruelty, and Mental illness