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A review by frenchtoast_n_books
Through the Shattered Looking Glass by M.L. Crane
4.0
Did I just physically binge read a book in 4 hours? Yes, I did. It's been such a long time since I've done so.
For the obvious: There are mega-trigger warnings for child abuse (physical and sexual), child neglect, rape, animal abuse/murder, suicidal thoughts, gruesome murder/torture, and problematic inpatient mental health treatment of a patient.
This book is not for the faint of heart. You have been warned.
This adult psychological horror retells Alice's Adventures in Wonderland where Alice has just started an internship with Psychiatrist Dr. Lewis C. Pelletier. She's now been invited to talk to some of the patients in the ward and finds that what they reveal to her are strangely things from her past. Things they shouldn't know. The patients have Alice out of sorts and nightly nightmares are not making things bearable for her new position. Will Alice discover the truth behind her nightmares and the patients' stories before it's too late?
As I've stated, this book kept me reading page after frightening page. I needed to read it to its conclusion and I enjoyed the journey.
However, this book was not without flaws. The writing was a bit repetitive, which got on my nerves a couple of times. I also have to mention that Alice has a really creepy attachment to Dr. Pelletier.
Also, I'm really tired of the "mental illness makes me a murderer" trope. Those with mental illness are not dangerous in most cases (about 9/10 or higher), and when they are dangerous they is usually a danger to themselves, NOT others. Those with mental illness are much more likely to be hurt by others, so let's stop perpetuating this trope, please.
Lastly, in reposnse to treating mental health issues: IT DOESN'T WORK THAT WAY!
OK. Now with that being said, I still enjoyed this book and I hope the sequel will graces us soon.
For the obvious: There are mega-trigger warnings for child abuse (physical and sexual), child neglect, rape, animal abuse/murder, suicidal thoughts, gruesome murder/torture, and problematic inpatient mental health treatment of a patient.
This book is not for the faint of heart. You have been warned.
This adult psychological horror retells Alice's Adventures in Wonderland where Alice has just started an internship with Psychiatrist Dr. Lewis C. Pelletier. She's now been invited to talk to some of the patients in the ward and finds that what they reveal to her are strangely things from her past. Things they shouldn't know. The patients have Alice out of sorts and nightly nightmares are not making things bearable for her new position. Will Alice discover the truth behind her nightmares and the patients' stories before it's too late?
As I've stated, this book kept me reading page after frightening page. I needed to read it to its conclusion and I enjoyed the journey.
However, this book was not without flaws. The writing was a bit repetitive, which got on my nerves a couple of times. I also have to mention that Alice has a really creepy attachment to Dr. Pelletier.
Also, I'm really tired of the "mental illness makes me a murderer" trope. Those with mental illness are not dangerous in most cases (about 9/10 or higher), and when they are dangerous they is usually a danger to themselves, NOT others. Those with mental illness are much more likely to be hurt by others, so let's stop perpetuating this trope, please.
Lastly, in reposnse to treating mental health issues: IT DOESN'T WORK THAT WAY!
OK. Now with that being said, I still enjoyed this book and I hope the sequel will graces us soon.