Girl in Pieces

Name: Girl in Pieces
Rating: 4.2 (74 reviews)
Author: Kathleen Glasgow
ISBN: 9781780749457

Kathleen Glasgow

4.2

74 értékelés alapján

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Oldalak száma: 420

Oneworld publications (2016)

Nyelv: Angol

ISBN: 9781780749457

Charlie Davis is in pieces. At seventeen, she's already lost more than most people lose in a lifetime. But she's learned how to forget it through cutting; the pain washes out the sorrow until there is nothing but calm. She doesn't have to think about her father or what happened under the bridge. Her best friend, Ellis, who is gone forever. Or the mother who has nothing left to give her. Kicked out of a special treatment center when her insurance runs out, Charlie finds herself in the bright and wild landscape of Tucson, Arizona, where she begins the unthinkable: the long journey of putting herself back together.

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Readers generally describe Girl in Pieces as a powerful, emotionally demanding read that confronts depression and self-harm with unusual honesty. Many found it heartbreaking, thought-provoking, and deeply affecting, with the protagonist’s gradual development and the nuanced portrayal of difficult relationships standing out as major strengths.

The book’s raw realism resonated especially strongly with readers who have experienced similar struggles, though some found the subject matter emotionally overwhelming and difficult to read. Opinions were mixed on the pacing and structure: several readers felt the opening was slow or somewhat disjointed, while others became fully absorbed and found the story increasingly compelling. Overall, Girl in Pieces seems best suited to readers prepared for intense themes and an unflinching, deeply moving reading experience.