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A Danger to Herself and Others

Alyssa B. Sheinmel
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A Danger to Herself and Others

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019

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Alyssa B. Sheinmel

A Danger to Herself and Others

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

341

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Realistic Fiction
Setting

Mental Health Facility • Contemporary

Topic
Mental Illness
Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL790L

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Super Short Summary

A Danger to Herself and Others by Alyssa B. Sheinmel follows a young woman named Hannah, who is institutionalized after an incident involving her roommate. As she navigates her time in a mental health facility, Hannah confronts her own perceptions and memories, gradually uncovering truths about herself and her situation.

Mysterious

Unnerving

Dark

Emotional

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.1

10,021 ratings

68%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A Danger to Herself and Others by Alyssa B. Sheinmel receives praise for its compelling portrayal of mental health struggles and the unreliable narrator's perspective. Readers appreciate the tense, engaging narrative and the character development. Some criticize the pacing and found the ending unsatisfying. Overall, it's a thought-provoking exploration.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Danger to Herself and Others?

A reader who enjoys A Danger to Herself and Others by Alyssa B. Sheinmel is drawn to psychological thrillers and complex character studies. Fans of E. Lockhart's We Were Liars and John Green's Looking for Alaska will appreciate the suspense and exploration of mental health themes.

4.1

10,021 ratings

68%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

341

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Realistic Fiction
Setting

Mental Health Facility • Contemporary

Topic
Mental Illness
Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL790L

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