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orange: The Complete Collection 1 by Ichigo Takano
dark
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This story is charming and sweet, but the representation of depression and suicide is very over simplified and the messages are very preachy. I’m not sure if the author has struggled with mental illness, but there was a lack of nuance and depth. As if depression can be solely solved by having friends and a loving partner, which could help, but isn’t the solution. The message boiled down to “you should live because you can find happiness,” which is a stupid thing to hear when you’re actually depressed.