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A review by sweekune
Solitaire by Alice Oseman
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3.5/5
CW: depression & mental health
Having read Heart stopped last year I thought I'd delve into some of Oseman's other works. I'm very divided about this book. We follow Tori Spring through the beginning term of sixth form and her trials and tribulations.
- I cannot emphasize this enough. Go to Oseman's website or wherever and read the bloody content warnings. I'm an idiot who did not do this. I read this book at a time that was probably not the best. If you have experienced depression or intense periods of ill mental health I would highly recommend you feel in a good place before reading this book. It is much heavier than Hearts topper.
- First point aside, the book is probably one of the better portrayals I've seen of depression. The gaps, the sleepiness, the brain fog, the complete inability to give a damn about anything are all on point.
- I did like how various friendships and relationships Tori has played out and the way they did.
Not Heartstopper but a very raw and accurate account of poor mental health.
CW: depression & mental health
Having read Heart stopped last year I thought I'd delve into some of Oseman's other works. I'm very divided about this book. We follow Tori Spring through the beginning term of sixth form and her trials and tribulations.
- I cannot emphasize this enough. Go to Oseman's website or wherever and read the bloody content warnings. I'm an idiot who did not do this. I read this book at a time that was probably not the best. If you have experienced depression or intense periods of ill mental health I would highly recommend you feel in a good place before reading this book. It is much heavier than Hearts topper.
- First point aside, the book is probably one of the better portrayals I've seen of depression. The gaps, the sleepiness, the brain fog, the complete inability to give a damn about anything are all on point.
- I did like how various friendships and relationships Tori has played out and the way they did.
Not Heartstopper but a very raw and accurate account of poor mental health.