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letrasenrizo's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use and Suicide attempt
mandy_gabbard's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide attempt
mapbutch's review against another edition
2.5
I quite enjoyed the first half of this book. Cool concept and I liked the ways it got me thinking about my own life and choices. The protagonist was well developed as flawed but trying her best, which I appreciated.
The last third of the book, however, lost me.I hated that the "perfect life" was depicted as being a wife and mother, without any other aspect of that life being given attention or meaning. I imagine the author's intent in having her leave that life was to say that life wasn't perfect, but we didn'tactually see any way she was dissatisfied with it so it didn't work for me. The resulting ending felt trite and moralistic, and it had me rolling my eyes. YMMV, of course.
The last third of the book, however, lost me.
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
stormborn_kruidnootje's review against another edition
2.0
An overly simplified depiction of depression and suicidal attempt that lacks the necessary depth.
The many talents and potential of the main character did not seem believable either, and I reckon it took away quite some depth, rawness and complexity that severly depressed people with an 'average' life path otherwise typically experience.
I think Haig's writing is just not for me either, I didn't like the way he writes for the most part of this book.
Overall, the whole story fell a bit flat for me and was not substantial and complex enough to have an emotional impact on me.
The many talents and potential of the main character did not seem believable either, and I reckon it took away quite some depth, rawness and complexity that severly depressed people with an 'average' life path otherwise typically experience.
I think Haig's writing is just not for me either, I didn't like the way he writes for the most part of this book.
Overall, the whole story fell a bit flat for me and was not substantial and complex enough to have an emotional impact on me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Suicide attempt
lolasbooks12's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Animal death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
emseejay's review against another edition
slow-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
2.5
This was not for me. I almost DNF’d but I got halfway because it was recommended to me. It got a bit better in the middle. Overall I thought it was predictable, I figured out the end as soon as she got to the library. I didn’t love Nora as a character. It was an easy read but overall don’t recommend.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
s0ft_siren's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt
amelieraw's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
great book, very hopeful and it made me emotional.
But I have one big issue regarding her mental health. All of the problems the MC had in her life up to the point of her suicide attempt disappeared, simply because she found her will to live. I find that to be a very shallow view on mental health and it rubbed me the wrong way.
I would've hoped for a more dialled down ending- hopeful all the same- but with her overcoming her parts of her depression over a span of time after having found herself and her will to live.
But I have one big issue regarding her mental health. All of the problems the MC had in her life up to the point of her suicide attempt disappeared, simply because she found her will to live. I find that to be a very shallow view on mental health and it rubbed me the wrong way.
I would've hoped for a more dialled down ending- hopeful all the same- but with her overcoming her parts of her depression over a span of time after having found herself and her will to live.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
gsmithee's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm and Suicide attempt
mcquis123's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt