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emmy1_c's review
2.0
It is amazing that the author stepped forward and brought awareness to such a silent issue. My only problem was how rushed everything felt, especially towards the end. I understand that this was a novella but a couple pages more would have made it feel more complete.
dagimille's review
3.0
The Day I Died - E.B Black - 3 Stars
It was a short and quick read, had a few quotes which I could relate to.
Honestly there is not much to say about this one?
Some characters irritated me so much ugh. But still, it was too short which is why I don’t really had any attachments to the characters.
Still, it is an important topic and I am glad to see it represented.
It was a short and quick read, had a few quotes which I could relate to.
Honestly there is not much to say about this one?
Some characters irritated me so much ugh. But still, it was too short which is why I don’t really had any attachments to the characters.
Still, it is an important topic and I am glad to see it represented.
‘’Because I was always crying and just didn’t want it to hurt anymore. Because I was tired of always feeling like such a burden to everyone I cared about. (P. 11)
Reread Value 1/5
maddiescheu's review
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
merilizabeth's review
2.0
Short and on point
I do wish the story would have been dreper and a tad bit longer. It was less than an hour read overall and still I have question What happened to the one last faithful friend standing. Guess I Will never know. Anyways it wasnt bad, but it lacked depth and continuity
I do wish the story would have been dreper and a tad bit longer. It was less than an hour read overall and still I have question What happened to the one last faithful friend standing. Guess I Will never know. Anyways it wasnt bad, but it lacked depth and continuity
booked_bylara's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
2.5
"I know that it is silence that kills people, silence that rips people apart"
It was indeed a quick and emotionally read and I liked that the author is giving descriptions as to why nobody can be blamed for someone's suicide.
"Maybe it wasn't anyone's fault. Maybe people just like to blame others for someone's death because it makes it easier to deal with when they can be mad at some-one. Maybe the only thing to blame for suicide is depression."
Although I felt really touched and spoken to at some parts, at some parts I just did not.
There were many problems and difficulties to come over and process, the book was probably, in my opinion, too short to unravel it all.
The end felt, also in my opinion, very rushed and it didn't feel like we were by Rachel's side, as she dealt with her recovery - but that we were rather reading a summary of why she tried to unalive herself and then why she was finding appreciation in her life.
(Which isn't bad, please appreciate yourself and know that you are highly worth it!!)
All in all, I will not forget the book and do not think it was badly written. I think my problem is just that it was too short for that kind of topic.
It was indeed a quick and emotionally read and I liked that the author is giving descriptions as to why nobody can be blamed for someone's suicide.
"Maybe it wasn't anyone's fault. Maybe people just like to blame others for someone's death because it makes it easier to deal with when they can be mad at some-one. Maybe the only thing to blame for suicide is depression."
Although I felt really touched and spoken to at some parts, at some parts I just did not.
There were many problems and difficulties to come over and process, the book was probably, in my opinion, too short to unravel it all.
The end felt, also in my opinion, very rushed and it didn't feel like we were by Rachel's side, as she dealt with her recovery - but that we were rather reading a summary of why she tried to unalive herself and then why she was finding appreciation in her life.
(Which isn't bad, please appreciate yourself and know that you are highly worth it!!)
All in all, I will not forget the book and do not think it was badly written. I think my problem is just that it was too short for that kind of topic.
bethanypaisley's review
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- 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? It's complicated
3.75
emwest22's review
I just couldn’t read it anymore. It didn’t not get my attention. I will try to read it again at a later date.
bookbison's review
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
kayleigh24's review
3.0
This was a good story, but very short and did not have much character development. It gives a general idea of how some people are impacted by mental illness, but could explain things a lot better.