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251 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330294010
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Language: English
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For readers who are drawn to stimulating and emotionally charged stories about the complexities of the human mind, I Never Promised You a Rose Garden by Joanne Greenberg is a hauntingly beautiful and deeply moving novel that explores the intricacies of schizophrenia, mental illness, and the transformative power of human connection.
Description
Chronicles the three-year battle of a mentally ill, but perceptive, teenage girl against a world of her own creation, emphasizing her relationship with the doctor who gave her the ammunition of self-understanding with which to destroy that world o...
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Moods
emotional: 82%
dark: 69%
reflective: 62%
hopeful: 51%
challenging: 50%
sad: 43%
tense: 32%
inspiring: 29%
informative: 24%
mysterious: 6%
funny: 5%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Self harm, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/PsychosisModerate
Antisemitism, Violence, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Suicide, Suicide attempt251 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330294010
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
For readers who are drawn to stimulating and emotionally charged stories about the complexities of the human mind, I Never Promised You a Rose Garden by Joanne Greenberg is a hauntingly beautiful and deeply moving novel that explores the intricacies of schizophrenia, mental illness, and the transformative power of human connection.
Description
Chronicles the three-year battle of a mentally ill, but perceptive, teenage girl against a world of her own creation, emphasizing her relationship with the doctor who gave her the ammunition of self-understanding with which to destroy that world o...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 82%
dark: 69%
reflective: 62%
hopeful: 51%
challenging: 50%
sad: 43%
tense: 32%
inspiring: 29%
informative: 24%
mysterious: 6%
funny: 5%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Self harm, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/PsychosisModerate
Antisemitism, Violence, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Suicide, Suicide attempt