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lui037's review against another edition
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
I can see why this book was necessary for the conversation on mental health but the racism not even 7 pages into the book and just the terrible protagonist. It’s a no from me, curious why certain folks relate and love this so much. (That is not to negate that some very real and relatable themes/experiences were expressed but I just disliked the way it was done and Esther’s calculatedness.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Death, Colonisation, Antisemitism, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
iksme's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
This book is alot
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Colonisation, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Self harm, Rape, Religious bigotry, Racism, and Racial slurs
If you have a trigger, it is almost certainly in this book. Read with caution
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