'Girl in Pieces' by Kathleen Glasgow follows the story of a 17-year-old girl named Charlie Davis who struggles with self-harm, coming from a background of abuse, homelessness, and loss. The book delves into Charlie's journey of recovery as she navigates through her past traumas and strives to build a new life for herself. The writing style is described as raw, lyrical, and emotionally impactful, portraying the harsh realities of self-harm and mental illness with honesty and depth.
The plot of 'Girl in Pieces' is characterized by darkness and hope, highlighting the everyday struggles of individuals dealing with addiction and mental health issues. Through Charlie's narrative, the author effectively addresses themes of self-harm, suicide, abuse, drugs, and alcohol, shedding light on the importance of kindness and support in healing. The story is praised for its emotional depth, realistic portrayal of flawed characters, and the message that it conveys about resilience and the power of finding a support system.
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Triggers for this book include self-harm, substance abuse, suicide, violence, and emotional abuse.
From The Publisher:
Fans of Girl, Interrupted, Thirteen Reasons Why, and All the Bright Places will love this New York Times bestseller.
"A haunting, beautiful, and necessary book that will stay with you long after you've read the last page."-Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything and The Sun Is Also a Star
Charlotte Davis is in pieces. At seventeen she's already lost more than most people do in a lifetime. But she's learned how to forget. The broken glass washes away the sorrow until there is nothing but calm. You don't have to think about your father and the river. Your best friend, who is gone forever. Or your mother, who has nothing left to give you.
Every new scar hardens Charlie's heart just a little more, yet it still hurts so much. It hurts enough to not care anymore, which is sometimes what has to happen before you can find your way back from the edge.
A deeply moving portrait of a girl in a world that owes her nothing, and has taken so much, and the journey she undergoes to put herself back together. Kathleen Glasgow's debut is heartbreakingly real and unflinchingly honest. It's a story you won't be able to look away from.
"Girl, Interrupted meets Speak."-Refinery29
"A dark yet powerful read."-Paste Magazine
"One of the most affecting novels we have read."-Goop
"Breathtaking and beautifully written."-Bustle
"Intimate and gritty."-The Irish Times
And don't miss Kathleen Glasgow's newest novel How to Make Friends with the Dark, which Karen M. McManus, the New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying, calls "rare and powerful."
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6 comment(s)
This was super over hyped in my opinion. I didn’t like the writing/writing style (it only has parts. no chapters). What kept me reading was the plot. I felt like it had so much potential to be an earth shattering book but for me You’d Be Home Now by Kathleen Glasgow had everything that was missing in this book. Kind of a disappointing read for me. I will say the ending was very sweet and heartfelt but a good ending doesn’t make a good book.
This is my favorite book I have read by far and it was the book to inspire to find more just like it! It was a beautiful and heart breaking story that touches your soul. This book stays deep in my heart. I cannot recommend this book enough, especially for people going through or have been through mental issues.
This is one of the best books I have ever read. It depicts a messy life, real mess. That mess creates the realistic nature that left me in tears. I was left with such immense catharsis that I could only imagine how a sequel would play. The representations of mental illness and darker sides of life was done beautifully.
The main character's thoughts are kinda repetitive. I dont like the male love interest either
Charlotte Davis is in pieces. At seventeen she’s already lost more than most people do in a lifetime. But she’s learned how to forget. The broken glass washes away the sorrow until there is nothing but calm. You don’t have to think about your father and the river. Your best friend, who is gone forever. Or your mother, who has nothing left to give you.
Every new scar hardens Charlie’s heart just a little more, yet it still hurts so much. It hurts enough to not care anymore, which is sometimes what has to happen before you can find your way back from the edge.
A deeply moving portrait of a girl in a world that owes her nothing, and has taken so much, and the journey she undergoes to put herself back together. Kathleen Glasgow's debut is heartbreakingly real and unflinchingly honest. It’s a story you won’t be able to look away from.
Girl in Pieces is so well written, from the point of view of an unstable teenage girl, that she seems so real she could jump off the page at any time. This is a book of fiction and the characters aren't real, but the issues treated here are. The feelings, the thinking, the problems. A beautiful book to give a voice to the people who have suffered or know someone who went through this. Or to the others like me, to understand the problem better.
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About the Author:
Kathleen Glasgow is the author of the New York Times bestselling novel Girl in Pieces, as well as How to Make Friends with the Dark and You'd Be Home Now. She lives and writes in Tucson, Arizona. To learn more about Kathleen and her…
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