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A review by booklovingcatmom
The Hobgoblin of Little Minds by Mark Matthews
4.0
The Hobgoblin of Little Minds is an absolutely profound and perfect allegory showcasing bipolar type 1 through the eye of lycanthropy. Wicked Run Press is absolutely correct: “You’ll never think of a werewolf the same way again.”
I love the religious themes that Matthews uses throughout his writing and, like the delicate subject of mental illness, I feel he is respectful and very aware of all potential audiences.
Matthews’ afterward put to rest any lingering questions regarding his thoughts on mental health professionals and medications, and while fiction doesn’t necessarily reflect an author’s opinions, it was reassuring to me that he included his thoughts in the mentioned afterward.
I do have concerns for readers who struggle with bipolar and/or depression. And this is coming from a reader that personally struggles with these topics.
I feel that the tone was very dark and didn’t offer any hope or warmth to the characters who struggled with their bipolar. Peter Driscoe’s storyline in particular was depressing and hard to read. And I think anyone who identifies with the mental illnesses portrayed will feel that sense of hopelessness from the story.
It takes incredible writing skills to be able to make the reader feel real and true feelings like this, but I would caution potential readers. I am so glad I didn’t read this book during one of my depressive episodes; I know it would have been very damaging had I done so. Please don’t read this book if you’re feeling depressed - wait for your mood to change.
This book won’t be for every reader. It deals with mental illness in a dark mood and the horror genre. But I absolutely do recommend it to the readers who are looking for profound introspection in their horror.
Thank you so much to the author for sending me an advance copy after I expressed interest in reading it!
This book is going to stay with me for a long long time. You have a new fan
I love the religious themes that Matthews uses throughout his writing and, like the delicate subject of mental illness, I feel he is respectful and very aware of all potential audiences.
Matthews’ afterward put to rest any lingering questions regarding his thoughts on mental health professionals and medications, and while fiction doesn’t necessarily reflect an author’s opinions, it was reassuring to me that he included his thoughts in the mentioned afterward.
I do have concerns for readers who struggle with bipolar and/or depression. And this is coming from a reader that personally struggles with these topics.
I feel that the tone was very dark and didn’t offer any hope or warmth to the characters who struggled with their bipolar. Peter Driscoe’s storyline in particular was depressing and hard to read. And I think anyone who identifies with the mental illnesses portrayed will feel that sense of hopelessness from the story.
It takes incredible writing skills to be able to make the reader feel real and true feelings like this, but I would caution potential readers. I am so glad I didn’t read this book during one of my depressive episodes; I know it would have been very damaging had I done so. Please don’t read this book if you’re feeling depressed - wait for your mood to change.
This book won’t be for every reader. It deals with mental illness in a dark mood and the horror genre. But I absolutely do recommend it to the readers who are looking for profound introspection in their horror.
Thank you so much to the author for sending me an advance copy after I expressed interest in reading it!
This book is going to stay with me for a long long time. You have a new fan