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Nonfiction · MelancholicA young woman’s two years in a psychiatric hospital
Girl, Interrupted
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What it is about
In 1967, eighteen-year-old Susanna Kaysen was admitted to McLean Hospital, where she stayed for almost two years. Her 1993 memoir is a short, direct account of her time there.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy narrative and idea-driven nonfiction, with a melancholic mood and a fast pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Mental illness · Memoir · Youth
Screen adaptation
Girl, Interrupted (1999)
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About the author
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