Girl, Interrupted (1993)

A quick but intriguing glance into the world of mental illness. ( )

I completed this on January 14th. It was an very quick read. read it in a day.
I like when she spoke about the other women in the hospital , that was fun and interesting but the end of the book was a bit boring.
I think that this is because I have watched the movie. Normally I prefer to read a book first.
It does not look anything like the movie.
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I loved the plot, storyline.. a story that needs to be told.I really liked all the characters buy wish more information had been given about them. The book seems to mention them and add a little bit from time to time but just enough to keep you wondering and at times frustrated. The actual hospital, doctor notes added flavor to the whole book. I admit I picked it up and couldn't put it down, read through it two sittings but there was something lacking.I liked the perspective from the patient, the girl herself.
The only problem I had was.. I wanted more information. It seemed to be too quick of a read for the story that it was. There has to be more info and happenings. I felt like the whole story was not told in a way. I am not sure how to rate this...
I also wondered if our main character really had that severe of a mental issue...I know there were issues but that was a long time to be hospitalized. I guess that is why I thought the book should have been longer as she was in the hospital a long time. I did love the title!!! ( )

unforgettable ( )

I tend to enjoy books about attempted suicides ... what does that say about me? This is another favorite of mine that I've read at least twice. Susanna Kaysen is awesome - I love her novel Far Afield as well. ( )