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eviereadseverything's review against another edition
I found this book unpleasantly claustrophobic to read. The running, breathless, obsessive thoughts of main character reminded me too much of how my thoughts can feel when I am in an anxious and unwell mental state. For some this won't be an issue, but I just found the experience of reading this novel too frustrating and unpleasant. That's not to say that I don't persevere with books that make me uncomfortable - only that this book made me uncomfortable in a particular way, and additionally I just felt like I was getting nothing from it as a narrative. So I decided to be kind to myself and just dnf it.
Moderate: Mental illness
edgaranjapoe's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism, Death, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Abortion, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol