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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Agoraphobia and mental illness are both real issues worth writing about. Recently, they’ve been written about a lot. In many ways, this story reminded me of books I’ve read with similar subject matter. Books like The Woman In the Window (minus the murder), Everything, Everything (minus the smoke and mirrors) and Close Enough to Touch (minus the quirky humor) came to mind. This book wanted to dive into such issues, but with a love story mixed in, ofcourse. As a result, I sometimes felt it bit off more than it could chew, story wise. I found myself wanting to know more about the why. I also didn’t love the ending.
a few years ago I was diagnosed with agoraphobia and have since been on the path to recovery. I'm currently much better and live a normal healthy life, accepting the few OCD traits that have been a constant in my life. the fact that this book truly made me feel represented means a lot to me❤
I felt that the representation of struggling with mental health was done well, and appreciated both the positive portrayal of therapy and the close mother-daughter relationship. It does feel rushed towards the end.
Great insight as to what it's like to have agoraphobia and love the story line with a little twist at the end however I would have liked the ending to be elaborated more and certain parts to be longer but overall a lovely quick read
Very litteral in describing experience of mental illness and OCD in the first person.
The author based the story on her own experiences which makes it feel authentic.
The boyfriend is such a nice and thoughtful guy, her mom and doctor are also super supportive.
I could relate to some of her struggles of being homebound and having an "invisible" illness.
The ending was quite scary and stressed me out a bit when reading, but it all finishes well and Norah is making progress, not magically healed, which I like.
The author based the story on her own experiences which makes it feel authentic.
The boyfriend is such a nice and thoughtful guy, her mom and doctor are also super supportive.
I could relate to some of her struggles of being homebound and having an "invisible" illness.
The ending was quite scary and stressed me out a bit when reading, but it all finishes well and Norah is making progress, not magically healed, which I like.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm
This was a good read.
I really enjoyed this book it was entertaining and I kept wanting to know what would happen. Luke is a great character and I thought he story was great. The main character suffers from mental health issues and it's about her and how she is trying to let Luke in.
Overall 3.5 stars.
I really enjoyed this book it was entertaining and I kept wanting to know what would happen. Luke is a great character and I thought he story was great. The main character suffers from mental health issues and it's about her and how she is trying to let Luke in.
Overall 3.5 stars.
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I loved the mental illness description and thought that was handled really well but I didn't like the romance or the final story arc. I thought that it wasn't explained enough and put in there just to "conclude" the story in a way that allowed us to have that epilogue. But it didn't quite make sense in the context of the story we had seen up until then.
I loved the mental illness description and thought that was handled really well but I didn't like the romance or the final story arc. I thought that it wasn't explained enough and put in there just to "conclude" the story in a way that allowed us to have that epilogue. But it didn't quite make sense in the context of the story we had seen up until then.
4.5*
I loved this book!! this is only my second? or third mental health book but after reading this I want to read more. they are sooo important!! I gained so much more knowledge about anxiety, agoraphobia and OCD. Norah’s voice is so raw in this book and you can truly feel everything she goes through. she is so real and everything she goes through is shown. I’m happy Louise Gornall included all of that. also Luke!!!! I love him!! he was actually the sweetest person ever. he cared for Norah so much and I loved seeing their relationship grow. he was definitely a favorite character. I also liked Norah and her moms relationship. it was so important and such a great addition to the story. something that bothered me was the ending. it was so rushed and felt off. but overall this was such a great book!! loved it!!
I loved this book!! this is only my second? or third mental health book but after reading this I want to read more. they are sooo important!! I gained so much more knowledge about anxiety, agoraphobia and OCD. Norah’s voice is so raw in this book and you can truly feel everything she goes through. she is so real and everything she goes through is shown. I’m happy Louise Gornall included all of that. also Luke!!!! I love him!! he was actually the sweetest person ever. he cared for Norah so much and I loved seeing their relationship grow. he was definitely a favorite character. I also liked Norah and her moms relationship. it was so important and such a great addition to the story. something that bothered me was the ending. it was so rushed and felt off. but overall this was such a great book!! loved it!!