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marylaffey's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
lucinda08's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jenmangler's review against another edition
4.0
This book was hard to read, and I mean that in the best possible way.
willardpilled's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This might be my new favorite book. I was entranced. It got me out of a reading slump. This book was full of aha! moments and hope, and it was so insightful and relatable as someone who experiences mental illness.
I really loved how the contrast between the pirate ship and the hospital got less and less obvious as the book went on, both signifying Caden’s inability to identify reality, and as a way to show the reader parallels between the two stories more clearly. I wish I were better with words, because I don’t think I’m capable of capturing how truly brilliant this book is.
I really loved how the contrast between the pirate ship and the hospital got less and less obvious as the book went on, both signifying Caden’s inability to identify reality, and as a way to show the reader parallels between the two stories more clearly. I wish I were better with words, because I don’t think I’m capable of capturing how truly brilliant this book is.
Graphic: Self harm and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
212keatsk's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
God what an phenomenal representation of mental illness. I felt viscerally uncomfortable as Caden did as he spirals into his own world and begins to lose touch of the reality he perceives. I’m never going to read this again, but I hope that everybody does read it. I didn’t understand what it was truly like to have bipolar disorder and schizophrenia and now I feel I can better empathize with those that experience it.
Neal shusterman strikes again with another profound and powerful commentary on the human psyche.
Neal shusterman strikes again with another profound and powerful commentary on the human psyche.
Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illness, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
mjkouele's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Self harm, Mental illness, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Sexual assault, and Suicide attempt
eponineeurydice's review against another edition
4.0
4.75 stars. Oh... wow... this book is, first and foremost, incredibly harrowing. It's one that will stay on my mind for a long time to come. And before you read this, please be mindful that this book is one that could be extremely triggering. But at the same time, it is an encridible journey. It is beautiful. It is life-changing. And in the end, I'm so glad that I read it.
lottie1803's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0