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Save:Unflinching and beautifully written, Faces in the Water is both devastating and essential - if you’re ready for a challenging and eye-opening literary dive into the realities of mental illness and institutional life, Janet Frame’s novel is a must-read.
They have said that we owe allegiance to Safety, that he is our Red Cross who will provide us with ointment and bandages for our wounds and remove the foreign ideas the glass beads of fantasy the bent... - #2
Save:A hilarious, chaotic, and candid look at Carrie Fisher’s life that’s perfect for fans of dark humor and Hollywood confessions - but it’s more comedy monologue than full-on memoir.
What that really means, other than what it sounds like, is, let’s say something happens and from a certain slant maybe it’s tragic, even a little bit shocking. Then time passes and you go to the funny... - #3
Save:A literary heavyweight that’s as provocative as it is problematic - fascinating, troubling, and a powerful conversation starter. Worth reading at least once, but go in with your eyes open!
She dips a nod at me as she goes past. I let the mop push me back to the wall and smile and try to foul her equipment up as much as possible by not letting her see my eyes—they can’t tell so much abou... A beautifully written, imaginative time-slip novel that’s stunning in its atmosphere and emotion - though it may not click with everyone, especially those seeking precision or a less sentimental story.
For me, it was near Halloween in 1985, at my home in Patchin Place. Even New Yorkers find it hard to spot: a little alley west of Sixth Avenue where the city tilts drunkenly into an eighteenth-century...- #5
Save:A haunting, immersive classic that paved the way for mental health reform literature - beautifully written, profoundly moving, but claustrophobic and emotionally demanding. Perfect for those who crave intense, character-driven stories with real-world impact.
