and reinforces the 'you just aren't STRONG enough' trope people trot out all the time.
Coming from my own personal perspective (and, again, noting the novel's autobiographical elements), the comment made me wince. Yes, I found it insulting, but it also presented a view of mental illness I found unfathomable.
Also, i feel like the reviewer is incapable of filling in blanks and wants his hand held.
Incapable, or too lazy. Or convinced by fashion that he shouldn't have to fill in the blanks. He definitely wants his hand held.
Re: Red Tree
and reinforces the 'you just aren't STRONG enough' trope people trot out all the time.
Coming from my own personal perspective (and, again, noting the novel's autobiographical elements), the comment made me wince. Yes, I found it insulting, but it also presented a view of mental illness I found unfathomable.
Also, i feel like the reviewer is incapable of filling in blanks and wants his hand held.
Incapable, or too lazy. Or convinced by fashion that he shouldn't have to fill in the blanks. He definitely wants his hand held.