Review of Losing It

[Nqobile Mashinini Tshabalala]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Losing It" by Valentine Williams.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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Ever since she could remember, Jane had been taking care of her younger sister, Michelle. Since Michelle’s birth, their mother had been drinking herself into a stupor. Her dad was physically present since they lived in the same house, but he did nothing more than provide for them financially. At 13 years, she ran away with her boyfriend and never looked back. Moving from one abusive home to the next, life with the new boyfriend wasn’t smooth sailing. He was abusive and forced Jane into prostitution. Two kids later, Jane realized she was destined for a painful and traumatic life. She did not want that life anymore and resolved to kill her children and commit suicide. She succeeded in killing the kids, but her suicide attempt failed as she was rescued just in time. She was placed in her forever home, a mental institution.

Dr. Bruce learned about Jane’s case and decided to use her as his research project. His aim was to rehabilitate Jane, help her face her demons, and find healing. He was hopeful that through his methods, Jane could have a breakthrough, regain her sanity and change the trajectory of her life. Read Losing It by Valentine Williams to learn how Jane’s life turned out.

Williams did an outstanding job of portraying the importance of a child’s formative years. This novel made me realize how our childhood can affect the rest of our lives. Jane’s upbringing shaped her view of the world, as all the trauma she experienced could be traced back to her childhood.

William’s storytelling abilities brought the characters to life. The storyline was compelling and drew me in from the first page. The novel was emotionally charged, and I had to remind myself constantly that it was just a novel and not a true story. Character development was outstanding, and the storyline was curated splendidly. The medical jargon was on point, and the conduct of the patients and staff was convincing. I liked the author’s descriptive writing. It allowed me to imagine the scene and settings vividly and effortlessly. Overall, the story was expertly curated and executed to perfection.

The novel is broken up into chapters, allowing the reader to follow the various scenes without confusion. However, the numbering of these chapters was incorrect from as early as the second chapter. Besides the chapter numbering error, another negative aspect of the novel was the spelling and grammar errors. A round of editing will greatly improve these negative editing aspects.

I award this book a rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Although it was an emotionally taxing read, it flowed smoothly. I withheld one star because of the errors.

I would recommend this book to readers who like medical drama. The plot twists will have you on the edge of your seat throughout. This novel is suitable only for a mature audience as it has scenes of sexual violence and substance abuse.

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[Hazel Mae Bagarinao]

Although this a work of fiction, the scenes and storyline are present in our society. I pray for all "Jane" in our society now to find healing. This novel is sorrowful to hear. Your review is heart-touching.

[Shedrack A]

I wonder if Jane was able to fight the demons of her past and recover completely. It's a pity that she had to go through so much from such an early age.

[Nqobile Mashinini Tshabalala]

Although this a work of fiction, the scenes and storyline are present in our society. I pray for all "Jane" in our society now to find healing. This novel is sorrowful to hear. Your review is heart-touching.

I also pray for those who are going through what Jane went through. Thanks for stopping by

[Nqobile Mashinini Tshabalala]

I wonder if Jane was able to fight the demons of her past and recover completely. It's a pity that she had to go through so much from such an early age.

She endured a lot of abuse and hurt. Pity I can't share more Thanks for stopping by!

[NetMassimo]

Jane's story is tragic and I need to be in the right mood to read it even if it seems like a terrific novel. Regardless, thank you for your great review!

[Nqobile Mashinini Tshabalala]

Jane's story is tragic and I need to be in the right mood to read it even if it seems like a terrific novel. Regardless, thank you for your great review!

I won't lie. Her story is quite hectic but she is a resilient woman! Thanks for taking the time to read the review.