Girl, Interrupted
by Susanna Kaysen
Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen holds a well received rating of 3.90 out of 5, based on 145.2K reader ratings. First published in 1993. The book spans 169 pages.
About Girl, Interrupted
In 1967, after a session with a psychiatrist she'd never seen before, eighteen-year-old Susanna Kaysen was put in a taxi and sent to McLean Hospital. She spent most of the next two years on the ward for teenage girls in a psychiatric hospital as renowned for its famous clientele--Sylvia Plath, Robert Lowell, James Taylor, and Ray Charles--as for its progressive methods of treating those who could afford its sanctuary. Kaysen's memoir encompasses horror and razor-edged perception while providing vivid portraits of her fellow patients and their keepers. It is a brilliant evocation of a "parallel universe" set within the kaleidoscopically shifting landscape of the late sixties. Girl, Interrupted is a clear-sighted, unflinching documnet that gives lasting and specific dimension to our definitions of sane and insane, mental illness and recovery.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Susanna Kaysen |
| Published | 1993 |
| Pages | 169 |
| Kindle Price | $12.99 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Psychology, Biography & Memoir, Classics |
| Average Rating | 3.90 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 145,161 |
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What genre is Girl, Interrupted?
Girl, Interrupted is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Psychology, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Girl, Interrupted worth reading?
Based on 145.2K reader ratings, Girl, Interrupted has an average score of 3.90 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Girl, Interrupted?
Girl, Interrupted has 169 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Girl, Interrupted?
Girl, Interrupted was written by Susanna Kaysen. It was first published in 1993.
What is the ISBN for Girl, Interrupted?
The ISBN-13 for Girl, Interrupted is 9780679746040.0.
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Girl, Interrupted is available on Kindle for $12.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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