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jenniferdenslow's review against another edition
4.0
Like many of the best YA novels, this book deals with difficult subjects: child abuse and depression. The author does a good job of showing the impact of depression on a young woman without resorting to sensationalism.
thisismenow's review against another edition
4.0
This was a very powerful read. I read it all on one sitting, and it made me heartache to read about Suzie's struggle to find herself again after enduring her mother's abuse.
This is one of those books where I just felt so angry on Suzie's behalf; not only with her mother for abusing her, but also for her father for pretending as if it weren't happening.
Despite that, though, it's a book about surviving and trying to heal, and the process isn't quick or easy, and I think that was demonstrated very well in this book.
This is one of those books where I just felt so angry on Suzie's behalf; not only with her mother for abusing her, but also for her father for pretending as if it weren't happening.
Despite that, though, it's a book about surviving and trying to heal, and the process isn't quick or easy, and I think that was demonstrated very well in this book.
mcquay123's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
thelibraryofsarah's review
4.0
Susan Shaw is a master of writing the thoughts and feelings of children struggling with mental illness, she's on her way to becoming one of my favorite authors! You can't help but love dear, sweet Suzie in this book and all of those who care for her! Her character development felt very realistic and well-paced.
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