88 pages 2 hours read

Susanna Kaysen

Girl, Interrupted

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1993

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen offers a poignant and introspective look at mental illness, with a compelling narrative that is both raw and thought-provoking. Positive reviews applaud Kaysen's candid storytelling and vivid character portrayals. However, some critics cite a lack of depth in addressing broader societal issues related to mental health. Overall, it's a gripping memoir that sparks essential conversations.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Girl, Interrupted?

Readers who appreciate candid and introspective memoirs exploring mental health will be captivated by Susanna Kaysen's Girl, Interrupted. Fans of Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar and Elizabeth Wurtzel's Prozac Nation will find a kindred narrative in Kaysen's raw and reflective journey through psychiatric care.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

760L

Book Details

Topics
Depression / Suicide
Mental Illness
Psychology
Themes
Identity: Mental Health
Life/Time: The Past
Identity: Femininity
Genre
Modern Classic Fiction
Psychology
Classic Fiction