Letters From The Looney Bin (Book 1)

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This book did nothing to make me "need" to read the next one. I will, because I find subject interesting and would also see if the author makes improvements.

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Also understanding full well, that these are only letters and couldn't possibly contain anything, but a peek into the lives and So I am not really sure how I feel about this book except to say that 1. Also understanding full well, that these are only letters and couldn't possibly contain anything, but a peek into the lives and mindsets of these characters I don't feel like there was any distinct difference in one Patron's mental illness from another.

I also feel like there were only three mechanisms of madness used over and over again. As if every third letter was written by the a similar person. I would really like to see this story develop. View all 3 comments.

Jun 19, Heather rated it really liked it Shelves: I really enjoyed this. The mystery about it.

I like the concept of it. I liked that you learned the history of the patients through their individual letters. I was surprised by the empathy I had for some of them. A lot of the stories are sad. Which I wasn't expecting.

It did have its dark topics in some of the things that happene I really enjoyed this. It did have its dark topics in some of the things that happened to the patients before they became patients. I think the overview is a little misleading because the letters don't tell you what happened to everyone, but it tells of what's been happening there leading up to it. I definitely want to know what happened to everyone. Dec 29, Mkittysamom rated it liked it.

Insanity or Product of Circumstance? The letters are very interesting, but the plot of the story is not quite clear to me. I realize that the Asylum was torn down and everyone vanished. Years later these letters to Dr. Quill are found, written by the patients. The good doc died of mysterious heart attack and the doc that took over is vicious and performing illegal experiments.

It is mentioned that many are buried outside. The patients all seem sane to me.. Jan 23, Robert Graves rated it really liked it. This is a short, mysterious book with a lot of merit and a few drawbacks. While I love the concept and the writing is often exceptional, I had problems at times believing the voices that make-up the lyrical ensemble of the larger tale: I felt some were too Gothic to pass for the voices of s lunatics, and the ones that weren't too Gothic were still a bit too organized and sanitized. That said, the writing is still very good and the mystery is compelling.

I believe most readers will find this This is a short, mysterious book with a lot of merit and a few drawbacks. I believe most readers will find this book well worth their time and money. I give it 3. I felt I was reading a rough draft. The first page disturbed and intrigued me. As I read, I could actually hear the characters' voices in my head.

Brilliant narration, the author has created a world where we uncomfortably go into and think of our own escape with the patients, each sentences dragging you deeper into the world of the asylum. A wonderful read, I really look forward to see what else this author comes up with as I really enjoy her writing style. Different, original, raw and entrancing. Jun 02, Cevanah McCoury rated it really liked it. There was a build the entire story leading to the end, then there was nothing.

It confuses me and I feel kinda upset. I wish I got to know more. The book would have been 5 stars if it had more about the escape in the end. Dec 25, Angela rated it it was ok. This book had a lot of potential with the premise, but any potential for a really good story went unrealized. There was little to no character development and meager details in the plot. It was a disappointing read but I tend to be stubborn about abandoning reading a book so I finished it anyway. Awesome thrilling captivating and suspenseful. This is a book I recommend to anyone one who likes thrillers and suspense.

Letters from a looney bin is exactly what the title says. It grabbed me and kept me wondering what's next. Aug 20, April K rated it it was ok. I wanted to like this book, but I just coukdnt get past how rough it seemed. There was very little story structure or really development.

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There just wasnt really any substance. Apr 05, Jill Price rated it it was ok. Had potential This had an interesting concept. I was looking forward to something more historically based. The letters themselves were quirky, but some historical anecdotes would have helped with the authenticity. May 06, Dory Ryskamp rated it it was ok. Pretty dark Mental health patients have more dimension and slivers of health than the characters here.

It's unfortunate that the true qualities of human beings, even very ill people, didn't shine through these characters. Mar 22, Toi Franks rated it it was ok. Wasn't what I was expecting. The idea was great but I didn't get the in depth read I was hoping for. I was wanting more details on cases than individuals. I really liked all the different, crazy, sometimes even humorous stories but the ending left me less than satisfied. I hope there's a sequel or something. Also, please get an editor. Interesting concept but poor execution and the ending is very vague.

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Mar 30, Charlotte rated it really liked it. Definitely a thought provoking story. It makes you wonder if the letters written are real, and it they are, what horrible lives people lived in asylums. May 15, Courtney Giraldo rated it it was ok. Although made to look like a work of non-fiction, it is, in fact fiction. No one ever found out what happened to Emerson Rose mental institution. It's patients, doctors, and staff mysteriously disappear with no clues as to what happened or where everyone went.

Letters From The Looney Bin (Book 1)

Years later, as the property was set to undergo demolition, a cache of letters was found hidden within a mattress. The letters were all addressed to a Dr. Quill and were written by patients in the months leading up to the mysterious disapp Although made to look like a work of non-fiction, it is, in fact fiction. Quill and were written by patients in the months leading up to the mysterious disappearances.

Detailing their torrid pasts as well as the heinous conditions of the institution, they provide a brief glimpse into the events leading up to the disappearances. Let me just go ahead and rip the band aid off quickly, this was not a great read. While the concept and idea were really interesting and had so much potential, the writing quality was poor and the book was FILLED with typos. They were so distracting as I was reading I just really couldn't get past them. There was really no resolution at the end of the book, the letters just The patients back stories and descriptions were interesting, and with a little fine tuning in the writing department, I think they could have been even better.

I assume this is one of a series and I would give the second one a go since I did like the idea of this book, in the hopes that the writing improves and someone actually edits the book for typos. Jul 19, Lea Cornell rated it really liked it Shelves: I've decided to give this book 4 starts for the simple reason that the author tried to give multiple view points for a group of mentally ill patients. They all had a backstory that lead to the mental illness. She explored environmental reasons for the behaviors and how quickly we can all be subjected to different illnesses such as depression, for example.

Her understanding of what makes a good doctor versus bad is what she was trying to show in the story, she was explaining how the therapy and p I've decided to give this book 4 starts for the simple reason that the author tried to give multiple view points for a group of mentally ill patients. Her understanding of what makes a good doctor versus bad is what she was trying to show in the story, she was explaining how the therapy and person providing that therapy makes a direct impact on the outcome of such patients.

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