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kylajaynebooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Rape, Body horror, Confinement, Self harm, Ableism, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Sexism, and Suicide attempt
monsterre__'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
one point of critique id like to add is this book would have benefitted from being longer. there was so much that was worth exploring, that wasn’t touched. for example other patients, more detail of what happened after the ball (esp w louise!) and the discoveries of the doctor.
Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Suicide attempt, Domestic abuse, Forced institutionalization, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Sexism, Medical content, and Rape
mattiedancer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
- Those looking for an introduction to historical fiction
- Those wanting to learn more about Salpêtrière
- Misogyny, sexism, classism, death of a parent, death, illness, toxic relationships, toxic friendships,
Graphic: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Medical content, Medical trauma, Sexual harassment, Blood, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Self harm, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, Sexism, Sexual content, Body shaming, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Confinement, Abandonment, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Drug use, Rape, Violence, and Vomit
perfectly_kyla's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
cmartin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Sexism, Sexual assault, Mental illness, and Suicide attempt
stitchbooks22's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
I nearly considered giving it 2 stars throughout the middle of the book as the writing was pretty good, despite the boring story and characters. But, unfortunately, the ending made me drop my rating down as it was not that good.
Graphic: Medical trauma, Sexism, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Confinement, Ableism, Abandonment, Death, Forced institutionalization, Rape, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Blood, Classism, Torture, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
foxonabook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Characters: 5 | Atmosphere: 4.5 | Writing: 4 | Plot: 4 | Intrigue: 3.5 | Logic: 5 | Enjoyment: 5
Overall Rating: 4.43/10 | Star Rating: 2.5/5
I should start off by saying that the book is definitely readable and at 224 pages, it’s quick to get through. I also think Mas is good at worldbuilding. However, I think the book’s length holds it back from being a good book since Mas is covering so much in very few pages.
I think the book as it is now is a strong basis for a more developed book. I genuinely do wonder, had Mas been encouraged to extend the book by a couple of hundred pages, would the characters and plot have been better developed? I also wonder if there would have been more subtle, nuanced showing throughout the book since Mas would have had the space and time to do so.
Therein lay the difference between fact and fiction: in the former, there was no possible emotional investment. One was simply presented with information. Fiction, on the other hand, aroused passions, provoked outbursts, overwhlemed the mind.
Graphic: Rape, Abandonment, Chronic illness, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death of parent, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
freddybingsu's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual assault
imkaytie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, Sexism, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Confinement, Drug abuse, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault
coline_07's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Mental illness, and Sexism