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annagsears
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Mehso-so

I will admit that I initially attempted to read this book in audio format, but upon realizing it was in verse, I picked up the hard copy so I could focus on the text more. I initially found the verse intertwined with magical realism to be a little confusing, but I appreciate the metaphor that the book provides regarding Whimsy and Faerry's experience with depression.

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RedRosesPinkSugar
The Bell Jar LP | Sylvia Plath

Finished June 15, 2025.

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yourfavouritemixtape
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Pickpick

I‘m usually not a fan of sequels but this one was nice. And I would read a third book with these characters. I really got to like Darius.

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Blueberry
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Eggs Great book 🩷❤️💛 5d
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Scochrane26
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Pickpick

A friend recommended this book to me, & I‘m glad I listened to it because I got to hear the Farsi pronounced correctly instead of me butchering it in my head. I got a little emotional towards the end, a really good story about Darius going to visit family in Iran for the first time. He deals with depression, bullies at school, negative thoughts, & relationship with his dad. Also learned a lot about culture, a bonus to a great YA story.

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yourfavouritemixtape
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Pickpick

This has been sitting on my tbr for ages and I read it at the right time. There were some quirks I didn‘t like but the overall feeling was very warm. And I learned so much about Persian culture, especially the food!

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vivastory
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I raved about Thorogood's graphic narrative over the weekend & it has displaced one my selections for #bestof2025 (Barry Windsor-Smith's raw & gritty Wolverine: Weapon X). It's Lonely etc was a ceaselessly surprising, deeply touching portrait of an artist's lifelong mental health struggles & the solace & freedom they were able to find in art. This is one I will be recommending for awhile.

vivastory *The Smith is def worth reading. Summer=great reading weather for superhero graphic novels & this is one of the better ones I've read. 2w
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vivastory
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I loved this graphic narrative of a young artist as they struggle with their own work & mental health issues. It's Lonely At etc is one of the most creative graphic narratives I have read in awhile, but there is a strong emotional & personal core throughout so it never becomes tedious or overly cerebral. Instead, it is a surprising exploration of mental health & the power of art. Just absolutely remarkable.

RaeLovesToRead I have this on the TBR. I've been avoiding anything too emotional for a while, but I do hope I manage to read it soon because it looks amazing 😊 2w
Suet624 I‘ll be on the lookout for it. 2w
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charl08
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#Depression (Geneviève Elverum)

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peanutnine
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Read last month for #riseupreads @Catsandbooks
I really liked the lyricism of this story and how the folklore tales were used as metaphors for dealing with mental health struggles. Just a beautiful book!
This was also my #doublespin for April @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Great progress!!! 3w
Catsandbooks Wonderful! ✊🏼💜 3w
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