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sandeeisreading's review against another edition
5.0
This graphic novel was based on a series of interviews with four people who survived suicide attempts. Each character have their own story to tell.
Suicide is definitely a very sensitive topic. When I was reading this I remembered Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why. Hannah comitted suicide and she died. The characters in this novel however did not. They were given a chance to make things right. To improve themselves.
The book dealt with a very heavy topic but the illustrations made it a comfortable read. I loved the concept. A real eye-opener.
"I was constantly yelling at the voice in my head. It's a real voice but it's your own reality. We're all living in our own reality"
Suicide is definitely a very sensitive topic. When I was reading this I remembered Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why. Hannah comitted suicide and she died. The characters in this novel however did not. They were given a chance to make things right. To improve themselves.
The book dealt with a very heavy topic but the illustrations made it a comfortable read. I loved the concept. A real eye-opener.
"I was constantly yelling at the voice in my head. It's a real voice but it's your own reality. We're all living in our own reality"
kamckim's review against another edition
3.0
I was first introduced to Procellino's work in WALDEN. I love his graphic style, so I was excited to read this. The narratives of 4 attempted and failed suicides must be respected, but I'm not sure the style was the best choice. The narratives interrupt each other, and I lost track of who was who. I would rather have seen 4 separate stories. But I am not as clever at interpreting graphic novels as others. I loved what it had to say at the end. I won't put it on this review because it will spoil it. It's a difficult book to read, but I hope it will help some families understand what goes through the minds of any loved one who has ever attempted or committed suicide. To that end, this book succeeds and in a medium that may speak better to some than to others.
mjthomas43's review
2.0
The story behind suicide attempts. Cutely drawn, cutely written, serious topic.
andymoon's review
2.0
Was expecting something deeper and more profound with this graphic novel that talks about survivors of suicide attempts. Very minimal lines and art, kinda choppy in switching between the four stories.
blurrybug's review
5.0
This little book wasn't what I expected it to be. I knew it would be about survivors, but I thought it would be focused on the after rather than the build up, the back story, the incident and the after. It was so raw and pure and I cant believe how 100 short pages made me feel. The comic is simple drawings, the story is from interview answers given by four survivors and the set up is one to two pages from each person at the time.
Four survivors, four individuals with similar back stories but also differences, who go through some real issues and it shows that suicide isn't about weakness but loss of all hope.
I really appreciated the recap at the very end which shows that things aren't perfect after but things can get better.
I just got struck by this little book, and I hope if anyone is feeling overwhelmed by life they will reach out to someone rather than choosing av very final choice.
Four survivors, four individuals with similar back stories but also differences, who go through some real issues and it shows that suicide isn't about weakness but loss of all hope.
I really appreciated the recap at the very end which shows that things aren't perfect after but things can get better.
I just got struck by this little book, and I hope if anyone is feeling overwhelmed by life they will reach out to someone rather than choosing av very final choice.
purplepages's review
5.0
This graphic novel was based on a series of interviews with four people who survived suicide attempts. Each character have their own story to tell.
Suicide is definitely a very sensitive topic. When I was reading this I remembered Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why. Hannah comitted suicide and she died. The characters in this novel however did not. They were given a chance to make things right. To improve themselves.
The book dealt with a very heavy topic but the illustrations made it a comfortable read. I loved the concept. A real eye-opener.
"I was constantly yelling at the voice in my head. It's a real voice but it's your own reality. We're all living in our own reality"
Suicide is definitely a very sensitive topic. When I was reading this I remembered Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why. Hannah comitted suicide and she died. The characters in this novel however did not. They were given a chance to make things right. To improve themselves.
The book dealt with a very heavy topic but the illustrations made it a comfortable read. I loved the concept. A real eye-opener.
"I was constantly yelling at the voice in my head. It's a real voice but it's your own reality. We're all living in our own reality"
koby's review
4.0
This tells the stories of four individuals who attempted suicide. It's sad and powerful at the same time, but it doesn't offer easy answers. Instead, it is a glimpse into the mind of someone who is struggling and makes a desperate choice.