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phoenixs 's review for:
Lonely Castle in the Mirror
by Mizuki Tsujimura
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wonderful message and unfortunately still very relevant to mental health statistics in Japan and elsewhere today. But the translation was ill-executed and marred a lot of the writing. The writing style was also too tell not show for my taste.
I’m glad this is a novel that resonates with those who need its important messages of connection and struggling with mental health as a teen. Disappointed that the writing style and the plotting was so middling though.
I’m glad this is a novel that resonates with those who need its important messages of connection and struggling with mental health as a teen. Disappointed that the writing style and the plotting was so middling though.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment