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saestrah's review against another edition
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5.0
A free advanced reading copy of this title was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review:
This is an aching read, especially since it comes without the buffer of fiction (the included photographs of Fagan's childhood are a frequent stab to the chest.) The prose is wonderfully written, and you can feel the way Fagan's narrative voice ages and grows with each chapter that documents her life, flowing between bitterness and optimism. Ootlin isn't for the faint hearted, but exposes you to a plethora of emotions that keep the pages turning.
This is an aching read, especially since it comes without the buffer of fiction (the included photographs of Fagan's childhood are a frequent stab to the chest.) The prose is wonderfully written, and you can feel the way Fagan's narrative voice ages and grows with each chapter that documents her life, flowing between bitterness and optimism. Ootlin isn't for the faint hearted, but exposes you to a plethora of emotions that keep the pages turning.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Suicide, Vomit, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, and Suicidal thoughts
festivefun's review against another edition
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informative
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medium-paced
5.0
sailwordb's review against another edition
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5.0
Powerful. Deeply tender and moving and honest and haunting. Will try and find a proper articulation eventually.
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A truly exceptional book. I devoured it. Beautifully crafted and utterly devastating.
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