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Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden by Joanne Greenberg
3 reviews
fancypotato1995's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Chronic illness, Confinement, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Injury/Injury detail
sofipitch's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
This too forever to read, it's not something that feels like a traditionally composed novel, so reading in long spurts would result in loosing some of the beauty. There were some incredibly poignant lines, and scenes. The ending had me near tears
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Mental illness, Antisemitism, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Suicide
mondovertigo's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Antisemitism, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Fire/Fire injury