Girl, Interrupted- Susanna Kaysen
When I bought this book, I knew very little about it other than it had a dark subject matter. I assumed it was a novel, so I was surprised to find it was autobiographical. I don't tend to read many autobiographies- especially those which focus on difficult past lives- so I don't think I would have read it if I'd known.
However, within the first couple of paragraphs, I was surprised. It was written a lot more poetically than I expected. Kaysen is clearly very articulate, which I found interesting due to the correlation between mental illness and creativity.
As somebody with some understanding of mental illness, I found her insights interesting, particularly when she began asking what defines insanity and what separates the sane from the insane.
Although I did find it interesting, I didn't feel that there was a huge amount of substance to this book. It held my attention throughout, but there was nothing that particularly sparked my curiosity or inspired me. A good enough book, but something I'm unlikely to remember well in a couple of years' time.
I must read that book, considering I LOVE the film. I love your literature reviews :) xx
ReplyDeleteI love the film too! I do think the film is better than the book though. And thank you :) xx
DeleteI have seen the movie, and is beautiful!!! one of my favourites!
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It's a great film!
DeleteI watched the beginning of the movie.. He seems to be really good. I want to finish watching (:
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You really should finish it! It's a good film!
DeleteI love that film, i may have to try reading the book.
ReplyDeletei've always wanted to read this as i loved the film, but i've never had time! however after reading your review i just bought it on amazon as i want something not too complex to read whilst i'm travelling this summer, so thanks! :)
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The only book which I prefer the movie version of.
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