A review by joshoonet
Ich. Darf. Nicht. Schlafen. by S.J. Watson

dark emotional tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

• Sort of a diary format, but not really? Makes you empathise with the protagonist, since the reader is in the same position as her
• Very interesting concept for sure! And pretty well done from a layman's perspective
• Mostly slow burn except for the last ~30 pages, maybe a smoother transition would have been cool
• Didn't even CONSIDER the ending until pretty late

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Dementia, Grief, Gaslighting

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death, Miscarriage, Blood, Car accident, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury