Reviews tagging 'Schizophrenia/Psychosis '

Chocky by John Wyndham

1 review

innerweststreetlibrarian's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I really enjoyed this book. A little bit creepy, it’s an interesting exploration of the family dynamics and the concern of the parents for their son, and the sometimes sinister, sometimes benevolent presence “Chocky”. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Drug use, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Suicidal thoughts