Faces In The Water by Janet Frame
"Faces in the Water" is a chilling exploration of mental illness, based on the author's own experiences in psychiatric hospitals. The protagonist is a woman who is institutionalized after a suicide attempt and suffers through the dehumanizing treatment of the era, including electroshock therapy. The narrative is a surreal and fragmented reflection of her mental state, as she grapples with her sanity and the inhumane conditions of her confinement. The novel serves as a powerful critique of the mental health system and the societal attitudes towards mental illness in the mid-20th century.
The 1928th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1961
- Nationality
- New Zealander
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 192
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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