Review of The Angel of Death Origins

[Alex Lynn]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Angel of Death Origins" by Laurent Cousineau.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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"The Angel of Death Origins: OCD, Bullying, and Questioning Reality” by Laurent Cousineau is realistic fiction featuring the life of a fictional character named after the author. Casino has passed through moments of bullying in his high school days. All the emotional pains that came after escalated and plunged him into a traumatic condition whereby his confidence and opinion about reality became clouded. He began harboring suicidal thoughts, which caused him to be admitted to different psychiatric hospitals. He developed depression, PTSD, OCD, and anxiety. Told from the first-person perspective of Laurent, he also shares his predicaments with his father’s health challenge and how he went through tough times with the lies propagated by the media.

I love many elements of this book. The author’s exposition of the common issues most youths hide under their sleeves is one quality of the book that makes me love it most. I could relate to the character of Laurent and some of his psychological conditions because it makes me remember some people in my everyday life who show some of the signs enumerated in the book. Second, this book shows the complexity of morality and adhering to societal standards. I also love the writing tone that the book exudes, as I was able to get immersed in the narrator’s world.

Moreover, the book made it clear that his real-life struggles are those reflected in the life of the fictional narrator. This adds authenticity to the content and gives reasons to believe in the practicability of the behavioral principles and understanding of behaviors that need special attention, which one could take away from reading the book. The intricacies of existential crises and the struggles of perpetually abused individuals are practically explained with experiential anecdotes; this makes this book a sure example of a book to be termed “a practical guide to understanding traumatized individuals.” The revealing of the dark sides of human behaviors and the unfavorable public opinions in the book establishes an urgent need to improve one's social life, mental health, and the supposed right stance on global problems.

This book earns a rating of 5 out of 5 stars from me because of the smooth reading experience and relatability I enjoyed from it. I found no grammar mistakes, and I disliked nothing in the book. Hence, I'll say the book is exceptionally well edited. I'd suggest the book to those who enjoy educational books that delve into the complexities of existential crises, mental health, and bullying, as well as compelling narratives detailing others' challenging histories.

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[Ajay Rudrapati]

I am very much awaited to read this book, Your review motivated me to read this book ASAP. The way you inculcated the details of the book in a very clear manner is impressive. Thank you

[Cynthia Pence]

Thank you for sharing your thoughtful review of The Angel of Death Origins! The portrayal of Laurent's struggles with bullying, mental health issues, and existential crises sounds incredibly poignant and relevant, especially in today's world. I appreciate how you highlighted the authenticity of the narrative, as it seems to reflect real-life challenges many individuals face.