Book Review: A Divided Mind by M. Billiter

Wow.

I am always amazed when people are willing to share their stories about struggles with mental health issues, and even though this is a novel, that amazement still applies because of the author’s note at the opening which indicates that it’s based on her experiences with her son. The author does a marvelous job exploring the panoply of highs and lows that accompany complex mental health conditions like schizophrenia.

I really enjoyed the shifts in perspective and think that narrative style will really help readers connect with the story. Branson’s battle affected the entire family, and giving the various members a voice in the telling made the read even more poignant and powerful.

And I LOVED the ending – it threw me for a loop (in a great way) and helped maintain the dark yet snarky tone that was sprinkled throughout. This was an emotional and difficult read but well worth the effort!

I received an advance review copy for free from BookSirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.