Reviews with content warning for Self harm - Cut

extremely triggering, does nothing to actually inform about mental illnesses. hospitalizations aren't like this. me and so many others have read this just to trigger ourselves, there is no need for a book like this

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thisbookishcat's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad

2.0

I've read many books about depression, mental illnesses, and people in these sorts of situations. I am also someone who has experienced many of these thoughts and situations in my youth (which is when I read this book), and I feel this is not at all an accurate representation of what it is like. This feels like someone wanted to write a book and capitalize on the fact that these sorts of novels were selling very well at the time. I don't feel that the author has ever experienced anything like what is described in the book, nor did she talk to anyone who had these sorts of experiences. Honestly, it felt more like she read a source about depression and self-harm from the late 90s or early 2000s, when people still weren't that open about what was really going on inside their heads, and rolled with it.

I would not recommend this to anyone who is looking for material they can relate to, or material that they want to read to try to relate to someone they know.

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tinie_frogie's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad tense 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

5.0

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vermethys's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad medium-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

3.5

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smodderman's review against another edition

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emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

It was interesting to see her progression towards accepting help from others. I would have liked to see more of her journey towards healing and developing coping skills.

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taliatalksbooks's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

I think this book is incredibly important to talk about especially as we move in to the winter season (at least where I am in New England!). The topics of Cut by Patricia McCormick can certainly be reason for concern, but the way the topics of self-harm and mental health are handled here are actually quite tasteful. While I’m going to be giving this book a HUGE trigger warning, as it is a little graphic for some readers and may cause trauma, I do think having an understanding of what cutting or self-harm means is an important lesson in mental health many are lacking. Individuals who self-harm can struggle finding help, since admitting you inflict pain on yourself to a stranger can be scary, especially if it is a new therapist or councilor. This book follows Cal, who struggles with speaking about what she does, why she does it, and how to get help to stop doing it. While the important part of this journey is the final step for Cal, it’s important for us as readers to see the steps Cal needs to take to get there, or else the ending wouldn’t mean as much. So while I would definitely caution against this book for less mature readers due to the heaviness of the topic, I think this book is an important middle-hound adult book in terms of understanding mental illness in the face of self-harm. 7.5/10 stars

As a page that wishes to ensure the safety of my followers and people who see my posts, I also want to say that, if you, or a loved one, are struggling with your mental health, there are a ton of digital and in person resources across the world that can help, including the National Lifeline for Suicide Prevention (which you can call at 988). You are not alone and you are never beyond help. Call, reach out to someone you trust, and check in on your loved ones.

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brandywyne's review against another edition

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dark sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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alyssaaspinwall's review against another edition

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dark medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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