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160 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
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Language: English
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For readers who appreciate deeply moving and challenging explorations of the human experience, particularly those who resonate with themes of mental health, identity, and the complexities of the human condition, Promising Young Women by Suzanne Scanlon is a hauntingly beautiful and profoundly relatable read.
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A series of fragmentary tales tells the story of Lizzie, a young woman who, in her early twenties, unexpectedly embarks on a journey through psychiatric institutions, a journey that will end up lasting many years. With echoes of Sylvia Plath, and ...
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Moods
dark: 88%
reflective: 82%
emotional: 76%
sad: 64%
funny: 23%
challenging: 17%
tense: 17%
informative: 11%
mysterious: 11%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Cancer, Suicide, Suicide attempt160 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
For readers who appreciate deeply moving and challenging explorations of the human experience, particularly those who resonate with themes of mental health, identity, and the complexities of the human condition, Promising Young Women by Suzanne Scanlon is a hauntingly beautiful and profoundly relatable read.
Description
A series of fragmentary tales tells the story of Lizzie, a young woman who, in her early twenties, unexpectedly embarks on a journey through psychiatric institutions, a journey that will end up lasting many years. With echoes of Sylvia Plath, and ...
Community Reviews
Moods
dark: 88%
reflective: 82%
emotional: 76%
sad: 64%
funny: 23%
challenging: 17%
tense: 17%
informative: 11%
mysterious: 11%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Cancer, Suicide, Suicide attempt