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Allie
is on page 179 of 320
Unreliable narrator? Are Lucia and the Reader talking at the same time? Unclear, but it feels like the Reader is exploring the asylum deeper and deeper with every page. I love seeing the photos - it really brings things to life, but at the same time the narrative forces you to really look at them and see them in a way that’s slightly creepy.
— Aug 11, 2026 03:41PM
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Allie
is on page 270 of 320
I really want to skip ahead to the end just to see how it finishes, but patience is truly a virtue with this read.
— Aug 15, 2026 11:45AM
Allie
is on page 240 of 320
Now everyone seems like the unreliable narrator. It’s like there’s micro and macro narratives going on. The Reader is in the middle, walking the halls of the asylum through the casebooks, but someone else is watching her? Who is telling the truth? Unclear.
— Aug 12, 2026 11:10AM
Allie
is on page 126 of 320
I’m loving how vivid the narrative is of the women from the casebooks. What a completely bleak time to be a woman though.
— Aug 11, 2026 01:27AM
Allie
is on page 70 of 320
Following Lucia’s perspective feels like a much more coherent experience. Intriguing. I shall venture on!
— Aug 07, 2026 01:27AM
Allie
is on page 54 of 320
It almost reads as a stream of consciousness, but at the same time it’s some of the most vivid reading I’ve ever had. Honestly cannot put this down. You feel like you’re right there with the Reader and Lucia. The jumps from present to past are all interwoven so it’s making this just such an intriguing experience.
— Aug 06, 2026 01:26AM
Allie
is on page 40 of 320
I’m trying to ensure I read this slowly so I take the time to properly absorb everything. It’s very discordant in its style, but that feels totally appropriate for this story. I was also pleasantly surprised with the photos included.
— Aug 05, 2026 01:01PM
Allie
is on page 14 of 320
I’m really excited for this book. Already the author writes like poetry. Very descriptive, and you’re immediately thrown into the narrative - absolutely no warm up at all. I appreciate that in an author. I’ll simply catch up when I’m meant to.
— Aug 05, 2026 01:24AM