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msdanielle's review against another edition
4.0
An amazing book but with such vivid descriptions of anxiety and mania, it was a difficult read. I'm glad I kept at it but the book took forever to read.
chapita4's review against another edition
1.0
Blugh....what a mess - I would say that it's accurate in the way that generational mental health trauma continues to destroy family and lives. (because we refuse to identify and treat it like a disease like any other.) I had so many questions....did he have to be a Hollywood big wig in order for his descent to mean anything? There was nothing relatable about the character- he had more resources and wealth than most and he still didn't get the help he needed - maybe that 's what the author was trying to convey? It was hard to read, lots and lots of minute details...and it read to me like someone whose read about bi-polar disease but doesn't actually know anyone who has it.
kimberliyancey's review against another edition
I don’t think I was paying enough attention or something. Might pick it back up one day, but for now not for me
moshalala's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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? It's complicated
2.0
rachaele's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book was very interesting and captivating. It kept me interested and I cared about the main character, who has bipolar disorder. The ending was particularly heartwarming.
spideygirl's review against another edition
2.0
Interesting book, I really enjoyed reading through this story and all of the memories that came back to Greyson throughout the story. What I really enjoyed was when he started to recognize the "craziness" of his actions himself.
This book was a little hard to follow for me because of the non-consecutive storyline. Los Angeles 1974 then New York 1994 then The Negev 1987 then Beverly Hills 1961. I do understand the value in telling this story non-sequentially, but for me I did not love it. Made it feel very jerky - maybe that was the point?
This book was a little hard to follow for me because of the non-consecutive storyline. Los Angeles 1974 then New York 1994 then The Negev 1987 then Beverly Hills 1961. I do understand the value in telling this story non-sequentially, but for me I did not love it. Made it feel very jerky - maybe that was the point?
spideygirl's review against another edition
2.0
Not my favorite. Book is written non-sequentially which gives nod to the mental state of the main character. However, I felt the main character was resistant to help and unable to recognize that. Made for a difficult read.
cathyj625's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Great book about the descent into mental illness. So glad I found it!
in_and_out_of_the_stash's review against another edition
4.0
Rather intense so glad that I don't read one book at a time. After all the build up, the ending swwmed quick.
akdorman's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-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
3.0