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416 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408870310
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Paperbacks
Publication date: 14 June 2016
Description
Beside Myself is a literary thriller about identical twins, Ellie and Helen, who swap places aged six. At first it is just a game, but then Ellie refuses to swap back. Forced into her new identity, Helen develops a host of behavioural problems, de...
Community Reviews Summary of 499 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
tense 45%
challenging 36%
mysterious 36%
reflective 36%
sad 36%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 9%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Character: 27% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illnessModerate
Rape, Suicide, GaslightingMinor
Abandonment, Car accident, Death
416 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408870310
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Paperbacks
Publication date: 14 June 2016
Description
Beside Myself is a literary thriller about identical twins, Ellie and Helen, who swap places aged six. At first it is just a game, but then Ellie refuses to swap back. Forced into her new identity, Helen develops a host of behavioural problems, de...
Community Reviews Summary of 499 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
tense 45%
challenging 36%
mysterious 36%
reflective 36%
sad 36%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 9%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Character: 27% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illnessModerate
Rape, Suicide, GaslightingMinor
Abandonment, Car accident, Death