3.5⭐️ rounded up to 4

At a 173 pages long this short story has a lot to offer. I think the author has shown great skill by putting so much depth in a short story.

As the blurb explains, this story is about Suzie, a girl who suffers from schizophrenia. She is in college trying to get through but her illness makes it almost impossible for her.

The part I enjoyed and thought were written beautifully was the depiction of loneliness. Suzie has so many people around her who love her pretty much unconditionally. Everyone around her makes accommodations for her illness and yet, because she herself is so depressed and lost, she isn’t able to accept any of it.

The effects of drug abuse is depicted so clearly in this story that I felt like I was in the room with Suzie.

Where the story fell short for me was the entire last Vegas bit. Maybe if that was elaborated on and the characters developed more it would’ve had a bigger impact. The twist at the end felt needless and forced.

Overall I really enjoyed this book and Suzie will always be a character that I remember.

Thankyou to Kevin Landt for sending me his book for free in exchange for my honest opinion.

I look forward to reading more from this author.