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emilygrafton8's review
4.0
I was so excited for this book to come out and to read it. I had such high hopes for it. and I wouldn’t say I was let down but it was not as good as I thought. I’m not sure if it’s bc of the timing of reading or if I just can’t vibe with it. however, it wasn’t my favorite book ever. I really did enjoy the characters and everything they brought to the table. I liked how different their perspectives were. I think Stella was my favorite just bc of how real she felt and I loved her voice. I also liked Andrew bc I struggled with my weight and eating. and although my issues were not the same nor the seriousness of his. I liked seeing his how real he was as well and it really hit home with me. the other 3 characters I enjoyed and I like the relationship between Clarissa and Ben. overall this book wasn’t my favorite but I enjoyed it
krystlekouture's review
1.0
The worst book I've read in a very long time. No plot, or conflict at all. Very disappointing and would have been a DNF if I wasn't reading it for a challenge.
graceburts's review
2.0
2.5 stars
What the heck did I just read? This book was all over the place - not even the camp setting could save it
What the heck did I just read? This book was all over the place - not even the camp setting could save it
natcole99's review
4.0
3.5 ⭐️A nice quick read, a little corny but I found it relatable, raw, and enjoyable. I actually found the portrayals of mental illness to be pretty realistic and, maybe this is kind of dark, but I liked how everything didn’t magically work out in the end (see realistic). I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to get their toes wet in the realistic fiction/mental illness YA genre. It’s the right balance of heavy and light-hearted.
scarlettdowd's review
5.0
ok i just finished this book in one sitting and its four thirty am. why on earth does this book have such low ratings??? im so glad i didnt check out the book on gr before picking it up, bc knowing me i never would have read it.
and it's so good?? i mean, it's completely (COMPLETELY) character driven, so i guess that might be a no-no for some ppl but like? wow. great mental health rep and literally no fake inspirational bullshit?? it was real and sad but also funny?
and it's so good?? i mean, it's completely (COMPLETELY) character driven, so i guess that might be a no-no for some ppl but like? wow. great mental health rep and literally no fake inspirational bullshit?? it was real and sad but also funny?
filmnoirz's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
very sweet quick read that felt true to my experiences with mental health struggles, though i wish that we got see andrews perspective after his attempt. i also feel as though not a lot of effort was put into fleshing out camp ugunduzi at all.
p.s. take a shot literally every time the “violins swelled”
p.s. take a shot literally every time the “violins swelled”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Grief, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Suicide attempt
angieross's review
3.0
Four Weeks, Five People is about five teens who either willingly check into, or are checked into by their parents, a summer camp of wilderness therapy. There's Clarissa with OCD, Mason with Narcissitic Personality Disorder, Ben with Manic Depressive Disorder, Andrew with Anorexia, and Stella who's back for her second summer with depression. They are all assigned to work together on a cabin and reach out to each other, if they can stop fighting long enough to do so.
This book was an entertaining read. I enjoy reading about people that I don't relate to and I'm trying to branch out of my normal fantasy genre. I became pretty invested in a few of the characters, but none of them really resolved much by the end of the book. I'm still trying to decide if I like that for its realistic edge or don't like that because it doesn't give hope to the teens who might suffer from these disorders and need the hope it would convey.
This book was an entertaining read. I enjoy reading about people that I don't relate to and I'm trying to branch out of my normal fantasy genre. I became pretty invested in a few of the characters, but none of them really resolved much by the end of the book. I'm still trying to decide if I like that for its realistic edge or don't like that because it doesn't give hope to the teens who might suffer from these disorders and need the hope it would convey.
theshenners's review
4.0
more like 4.5 but not enough to round up? Full review to come on my blog.
I definitely saw pieces of myself in most of the characters and related strongly to the depictions of depression and anxiety. I was relieved and greatly appreciated that there was direct engagement with and debunking of the damaging ideas that a) romance will fix your mental illness or b) doing therapy camp will magically cure you and you won't have to struggle anymore after the fact.
Since this deals very directly with mental illness, your mileage may vary with how you react. For me personally, it was a mixture of triggering and cathartic throughout. I'll just list the appropriate content/trigger warnings here:
-depression
-anxiety
-bipolar disorder
-eating disorders/anorexia
-narcissistic personality disorder
-suicide
-dissociation
-panic attacks
I definitely saw pieces of myself in most of the characters and related strongly to the depictions of depression and anxiety. I was relieved and greatly appreciated that there was direct engagement with and debunking of the damaging ideas that a) romance will fix your mental illness or b) doing therapy camp will magically cure you and you won't have to struggle anymore after the fact.
Since this deals very directly with mental illness, your mileage may vary with how you react. For me personally, it was a mixture of triggering and cathartic throughout. I'll just list the appropriate content/trigger warnings here:
-depression
-anxiety
-bipolar disorder
-eating disorders/anorexia
-narcissistic personality disorder
-suicide
-dissociation
-panic attacks