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A review by ktreml06
A Danger to Herself and Others by Alyssa Sheinmel
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Overall I enjoyed the story— think “Girl Interrupted” but with a diary component as you get to be inside the main character’s mind. The writing was very eloquent with incredible imagery and all kinds of sensory description without being difficult to read or too lengthy.
I do wish there was more suspense/thrill throughout the book, as it felt pretty static with no real unexpected plot twist that shocked me.
Disclaimer: This was my first audiobook, and I think that affected some of the lackluster feelings on my end at the narrator was pretty monotone. But, I tried to keep my review as focused on the story itself rather than my audiobook as I could.
I do wish there was more suspense/thrill throughout the book, as it felt pretty static with no real unexpected plot twist that shocked me.
Disclaimer: This was my first audiobook, and I think that affected some of the lackluster feelings on my end at the narrator was pretty monotone. But, I tried to keep my review as focused on the story itself rather than my audiobook as I could.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dysphoria, Forced institutionalization, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Mental illness, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, and Self harm
Moderate: Medical content, Eating disorder, Gaslighting, and Panic attacks/disorders