Review by Kayla+Nelson -- Unhinged by Steve Galley
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Review by Kayla+Nelson -- Unhinged by Steve Galley
[Following is a volunteer review of "Unhinged" by Steve Galley.]
Unhinged was an excellent read. It captured the struggles of those affected by mental health disorders well. Eddie seemed to be a normal teenage boy. Busy hanging out with friends, going to school, and working a part time job. Then Steve Galley slowly introduces the reader to the hunter. This being the name Eddie has chosen to represent his darker thoughts and feelings. The hunter also known as depression is there to constantly remind Eddie of his short comings. This is the main point I believe Steve Galley wanted to convey.
My favorite part of the book was the fact that it addressed depression very bluntly. The fact that depression often goes on without being discussed even now makes this books subject matter very interesting. It was very realistic delving into Eddie's thoughts and emotions. His constant struggle to keep the hunter repressed made me feel a connection to him. Considering the fact that most of us can say we have had thoughts beyond our control that make the simplest task such as getting out of bed in the morning feel impossible. His desperation to hold himself together was intriguing. The hunter's ruthlessness created a deep emotional connection between Eddie and the reader. I was very moved by this reading experience.
My least favorite part of the book was the ending. The fact that it ended before Eddie actually got better is a bit of a let down. After all since the reader got to feel Eddie's pain it seems like the reader should have gotten a chance to experience his peace of mind as well. After reading into Eddie's deepest thoughts it just seems like the reader should get the chance to read into his positive thoughts and feelings after his treatment. I feel as though there should have been an epilogue.
On a technical note I did find a few errors in the book. There wasn't any major faults with the book, but there were grammatical errors. For this I give the book a 3 out of 4 stars. The book captured my attention with the plot and kept my attention with the characters and story line. On the other hand some of the errors did make it a bit difficult to follow.
To summarize the book I would say it gave a first hand view at the emotional struggles of people with depression and anxiety. I would recommend this novel to anyone who thinks depression and anxiety are issues that need to be discussed more. Because the book gives the reader an idea of the importance of someone with depression reaching out for help. Stating how the person will often experience the feeling of drowning when trying to handle depression alone. It also discusses the importance of seeking professional help. I found the point of the novel was conveyed very well.
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Unhinged
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Unhinged was an excellent read. It captured the struggles of those affected by mental health disorders well. Eddie seemed to be a normal teenage boy. Busy hanging out with friends, going to school, and working a part time job. Then Steve Galley slowly introduces the reader to the hunter. This being the name Eddie has chosen to represent his darker thoughts and feelings. The hunter also known as depression is there to constantly remind Eddie of his short comings. This is the main point I believe Steve Galley wanted to convey.
My favorite part of the book was the fact that it addressed depression very bluntly. The fact that depression often goes on without being discussed even now makes this books subject matter very interesting. It was very realistic delving into Eddie's thoughts and emotions. His constant struggle to keep the hunter repressed made me feel a connection to him. Considering the fact that most of us can say we have had thoughts beyond our control that make the simplest task such as getting out of bed in the morning feel impossible. His desperation to hold himself together was intriguing. The hunter's ruthlessness created a deep emotional connection between Eddie and the reader. I was very moved by this reading experience.
My least favorite part of the book was the ending. The fact that it ended before Eddie actually got better is a bit of a let down. After all since the reader got to feel Eddie's pain it seems like the reader should have gotten a chance to experience his peace of mind as well. After reading into Eddie's deepest thoughts it just seems like the reader should get the chance to read into his positive thoughts and feelings after his treatment. I feel as though there should have been an epilogue.
On a technical note I did find a few errors in the book. There wasn't any major faults with the book, but there were grammatical errors. For this I give the book a 3 out of 4 stars. The book captured my attention with the plot and kept my attention with the characters and story line. On the other hand some of the errors did make it a bit difficult to follow.
To summarize the book I would say it gave a first hand view at the emotional struggles of people with depression and anxiety. I would recommend this novel to anyone who thinks depression and anxiety are issues that need to be discussed more. Because the book gives the reader an idea of the importance of someone with depression reaching out for help. Stating how the person will often experience the feeling of drowning when trying to handle depression alone. It also discusses the importance of seeking professional help. I found the point of the novel was conveyed very well.
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Unhinged
View: on Bookshelves | on Smashwords
