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Banana Kiss (English Edition) Formato Kindle

Edizione Inglese di Bonnie Rozanski (Autore) Formato: Formato Kindle
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`Ultimately, Robin is a heartbreaker, because she is so vibrantly written that her isolation and compassionate nature make her psychosis feel real, and elicit sympathy at a much deeper level than would have occurred in a novel that didn't originate from within her fractured mind. Because there are few major events in the book, with action dwelling instead on Robin's long days and shadowy nights, Rozanski wisely concentrates instead on making Robin as tangible as possible, and because of this she lingers long after the last page.' (Elizabeth Millard ForeWord )
`Banana Kiss is a sympathetic but never mawkish portrayal of a woman who suffers the horrors of a damaged mind and yet always retains her dignity. We can deeply empathize with Robin's world. Her unique version of reality is portrayed with so much truth that we begin to understand how it's possible that such a world can make sense in Robin's mind. Even though we shudder to think how agonized that mind is, we can delight in her lively personality, eccentric sense of humour, and quirky take on life. ... Robin's story reminds us how delicately we tread the realm of sanity, and her experiences constantly challenge definitions of sanity. As a result, we emerge from her story with a greater understanding of the unremitting suffering and surprising joys that a life like Robin's can bring.' (Laurel Smith Quill and Quire )
`In Banana Kiss, Bonnie Rozanski coaxes the comedy out of a love affair between a schizophrenic and a manic depressive.' (Stephen Smith Globe and Mail )
`In her debut novel, Banana Kiss, New Jerseyite Bonnie Rozanski explores the world through -- and behind -- the eyes of Robin Farber, a young woman hospitalized with schizophrenia. It's a harrowing experience, but emotionally immediate, as lucidity blends with delusion, and reality shares space with fantasies and horrors drawn from Robin's dreams and memories. Rozanski, a University of Guelph graduate, sharply renders both Robin's internal world, at a tangent from reality, and her physical world, surrounded by family (including her insidious sister, who is about to marry Robin's former lover, Max), fellow travellers (including the dynamic Derek, whose manic depression is accelerated to a crippling degree) and medical professionals, who treat Robin with a kindness and gentleness at odds with her perception of them.
`Banana Kiss is not without its flaws, chiefly an ending that seems to come too quickly and too easily for all of the carefully laid groundwork, but it is powerful, compelling storytelling and a unique reading experience.' (Robert Wiersema Globe and Mail )
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Robin Farber lives in a psychiatric institution. In her mind, she creates the world by looking at it: a quantum theory-world where matter pops in and out of existence as she observes it, a world where she is God. And, because the reader of Banana Kiss must take a long look through her schizophrenic eyes, this is our world, too, a world where the disembodied voices Robin hears are more real than the people who stand in front of her.
Robin's world is populated by a rich variety of characters, both real and imaginary. Her father, a sailor who died when she was a baby, shows up in her head whenever he's on leave. Derek, her charming, lovelorn friend, goes from mania to depression and back several times a day. There's her insufferable sister Melissa, who stole her boyfriend, Max. And, of course, there's Dr Mankiewicz, or `Whitecoat', the long-suffering therapist who, Robin tells us, `thinks there are some things that are real, and some things that are not, and that he knows better than anyone else.' Finally, there is Robin herself, whose confused, psychotic, funny, compassionate voice is one you are not likely to forget.
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  2. Lingua
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  4. Data di pubblicazione
    8 dicembre 2010
  5. Dimensioni file
    652 KB
  6. Scorri Pagina
    Abilitato
  7. Word Wise
    Abilitato
  8. Miglioramenti tipografici
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004FPZ43O
  • Editore ‏ : ‎ Porcupine's Quill (8 dicembre 2010)
  • Lingua ‏ : ‎ Inglese
  • Dimensioni file ‏ : ‎ 652 KB
  • Da testo a voce ‏ : ‎ Abilitato
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supportato
  • Miglioramenti tipografici ‏ : ‎ Abilitato
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Non abilitato
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Abilitato
  • Memo ‏ : ‎ Su Kindle Scribe
  • Lunghezza stampa ‏ : ‎ 240 pagine
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ChristineA
5,0 su 5 stelle A mesmerizing story that stays with you
Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 18 giugno 2007
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Robin is the reason I love this book. At first, I found her intensely frustrating. Her desire to be off her medication and allow her condition to take over her thoughts and functions made me angry with her. But then there was a shift. I think it happened when she and Derek escaped and found their way to the Dairy Queen. I found myself pulling for her and hoping that she would find a happier existence, but at the same time being able hold on to a piece of herself that maybe wasn't so healthy, but that was real nonetheless.

I was fascinated by the dynamics of her relationships, with her sister and her ex-boyfriend. However, her most significant relationship was with Dr. Mankiewicz, Robin's true champion and quiet hero.

If you're interested in being swept away with a story that explores very unique experiences and a mesmerizing frame of mind with a sprinkling of humor, I strongly recommend Banana Kiss.
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SurfCityGal
4,0 su 5 stelle Compelling
Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 25 dicembre 2013
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This book really delved into the mind of mental illness. It was at times frightening but I feel it is a must read for anyone wanting to understand mental illness.
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Denise
5,0 su 5 stelle It's nuts but you'll love it!
Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 18 gennaio 2013
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I have about a couple hundred books, but I have only reviewed a handful. I have a nursing background and found this book's portrayal of psychosis and treatment to be very accurate. The heroine and hero fall victims to mental illness and the book shows the exploits of their lives and relationships. The book is well written and repetitive, but has to be to honestly demonstrate the mental illness. Great read!
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Debbie
5,0 su 5 stelle Very good!
Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 7 luglio 2014
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This was written from the viewpoint of girl in a mental institution. She has been hurt and betrayed. She loses herself somewhere in the insanity of it all. This was well written. I have to wonder what happened to Robin, Melissa, and Max.
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AlaskanGypsyLee
1,0 su 5 stelle not to my taste
Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 30 ottobre 2012
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I've been enjoying finding a lot of new authors on Amazon. Unfortunately this was one I did not enjoy. I could only get through the first few pages, then went online and read some reviews - folks indicated it got worse so I cut my losses and deleted it. First e-book I've actually deleted from my device EVER.
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