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ameliasbooks's review against another edition
Great metaphors and similes and an interesting depiction of a woman trapped in an unhappy marriage and struggling with societal expectations about how to behave as a woman, who is a successful writer, but also a mother.
I got really into it, after I got used to the writing, but then it lost me after Lise got institutionalised and the hallucinations took over the narrative.
I also found some of it incredibly ableist.
I got really into it, after I got used to the writing, but then it lost me after Lise got institutionalised and the hallucinations took over the narrative.
I also found some of it incredibly ableist.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Gaslighting
Moderate: Death, Suicide, and Medical content
goldschakal's review against another edition
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Gaslighting