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Fig
Fig | Sarah Elizabeth Schantz
6 posts | 5 read | 11 to read
An NPR Best Book of 2015 Love and sacrifice intertwine in this brilliant debut of rare beauty about a girl dealing with her mother’s schizophrenia and her own mental illness. Fig’s world lies somewhere between reality and fantasy. But as she watches Mama slowly come undone, it becomes hard to tell what is real and what is not, what is fun and what is frightening. To save Mama, Fig begins a fierce battle to bring her back. She knows that her daily sacrifices, like not touching metal one day or avoiding water the next, are the only way to cure Mama. The problem is that in the process of a daily sacrifice, Fig begins to lose herself as well, increasingly isolating herself from her classmates and engaging in self-destructive behavior that only further sets her apart. Spanning the course of Fig’s childhood from age six to nineteen, this deeply provocative novel is more than a portrait of a mother, a daughter, and the struggle that comes with all-consuming love. It is an acutely honest and often painful portrayal of life with mental illness and the lengths to which a young woman must go to handle the ordeals—real or imaginary—thrown her way.
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Margot0817
Fig | Sarah Elizabeth Schantz
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What an incredibly odd little book. It was interesting for sure to watch this girl go through all these psychological rituals but after a while I grew tired and grossed out by how many times this little girl was picking at her scabs to calm herself down. I get it and I get why but it seemed a bit too much. If you likef it, that's cool, but I don't think I would recommend this to anyone.

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Bookmarkie
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New order... Doesn't even fit into the screen. Ya know, because I don't have a thing to read around here.

corycatelyn Dumplin was fantastic! I hope you enjoy it! 😊 6y
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Linsy
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Some books about #dysfunctionalfamilies I found on my shelves. The bottom two I'd highly recommend. I haven't made it to the top two yet, but am guessing from descriptions they'd qualify. #photoadaynov16

raelaschoenherr Lots of strong covers! 7y
charl08 Good call re Boy Show Bird (the only one I've read) 7y
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RanaElizabeth
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This was a reread for book club tonight and it was even better the second time through. An amazing look at schizophrenia, OCD, and self-harm. The language used is some of the most beautiful and lyrical I've read.
Full review over on Goodreads.

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RanaElizabeth
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Loved this the first time around and now starting a reread for book club (St Paul based, holla at the Twin Cities Littens!). Cannot wait for the discussion!

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RanaElizabeth
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Our book club here in Minnesota is looking for new members...our next read in November is Fig! We meet the second Monday of each month.

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