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challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Such a heart breaking read, I couldn't help but falling inlove with the characters, even though they are deeply flawed, maybe because of that.
I believe that this book is especially about sexual repression. Women and men who are demonized by their use of sexuality. It is because of this sexism that no one can be free.
Also, nurse Ratched is properly evil, definitely one of the highlights of the book and one of my favourite villains. I highly recommend this book.
I believe that this book is especially about sexual repression. Women and men who are demonized by their use of sexuality. It is because of this sexism that no one can be free.
Also, nurse Ratched is properly evil, definitely one of the highlights of the book and one of my favourite villains. I highly recommend this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Suicide
Moderate: Homophobia, Violence
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual violence
challenging
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is definitely a TBR vet for me. For whatever reason I just haven't gotten around to it but this was the year! I listened to this on audiobook and I think that was a great way to consume this. The story is told from the perspective of an unreliable narrator (he has schizophrenia), so listening was definitely easier than physically reading would have been. I really enjoyed getting to know all of the characters and the dynamics on the ward. This is definitely not a light or easy read, but would recommend for anyone interested in the history of mental healthcare/psychology. I think this story does a good job of humanizing those with mental illness and touching on a lot of the abuses that used to be present in these institutional settings.
This book counts for Popsugar 2022 for a book with an onomatopeia in its title.
This book counts for Popsugar 2022 for a book with an onomatopeia in its title.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Physical abuse
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Racism
emotional
funny
sad
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Drug abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Medical content