Reviews

Mädchen in Scherben by Kathleen Glasgow

oblivitism's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

leejana2's review against another edition

4.0

it has been ages since i read this book, and i want to reread it to give a more updated review, but i remember a great narrative of a girl in the world who is dealing with constant loss and grief and is just trying to find a place for herself (tw for self-harm, mentions of underage sex work, houselessness, abusive relationships)

eralynn's review against another edition

5.0

TW: talk of self-harming tendencies, spoilers

Beautiful and deep. Each word in this book is perfectly real, and it all feels as though it could exist here but also that it is a lesson for all. Charlie’s SH tendencies gives fabulous insight into the human mind and how to help those who have struggled in the past. From author (aspiring) to author, Ms. Glasgow, this book is absolutely amazing. I’ve read it so many times, and will never stop. Thank you!

alvajohanna's review against another edition

3.0

this book was so heavy that i literally got into a depressing episode while reading it. i didn’t really read the trigger warnings so i didn’t think it would really hit me that much, but it absolutely fucking did. charlie made me realize i need to step up my game on being grateful for what i have. literally.

it was both interesting and sad, of course, to watch her get in and out of her evil cycle. but to watch her realize her self worth and everything was as ellie would say “fucking angelic”.

would totally recommend, however please do read the trigger warnings

dilly_fantasy's review against another edition

2.0

the only entertaining part of this book was when charlie found out riley’s real name was irwin david baxter
yet another poor mental health representation

thet0meraider's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

kendraprovo's review against another edition

emotional

4.5

rachelherrington's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

meabhmcc's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

jadecasey's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative sad medium-paced

4.0