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zaravive 's review for:
The Rest of Us Just Live Here
by Patrick Ness
i am saying a deffinite 3.5 stars though. it does fall in the same category for me as books like 'simon vs the homo sapiens agenda' and 'fictional letters to a true friend' and i will most definitely forget the character's name within a month but despite the magical realism that made it stand out more, it's one scene in particular that i will remember.
that is the main character's visit to his therapist. i am super super critical of the portrayal of therapy and mental health in media and i am so so so glad this book didn't fall into the trap of 'the mental issues of this kid just make him quirky and unique' but instead actively and realistically tackled it, had him show that there is things to do and that a therapist WILL indeed try to actively help. like that scene alone sets it apart so much from other books.
i am just glad, is the thing. a kid reading this struggling with even a slight similar deal could actually learn from this that it is valuable to ask other people for help.
a true achievement.
AND since this was my first patrick ness book, i am curious to check out his other work too. so yayos!
that is the main character's visit to his therapist. i am super super critical of the portrayal of therapy and mental health in media and i am so so so glad this book didn't fall into the trap of 'the mental issues of this kid just make him quirky and unique' but instead actively and realistically tackled it, had him show that there is things to do and that a therapist WILL indeed try to actively help. like that scene alone sets it apart so much from other books.
i am just glad, is the thing. a kid reading this struggling with even a slight similar deal could actually learn from this that it is valuable to ask other people for help.
a true achievement.
AND since this was my first patrick ness book, i am curious to check out his other work too. so yayos!