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by William Styron (Author)
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  • Paperback: 108 pages
  • Publisher: Vintage; New edition edition (5 April 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0099285576
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099285571
  • Product Dimensions: 19 x 12.8 x 1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best depiction of depression I have read, 18 Dec 2001
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This is the best depiction of depression I have read. It makes me realise I've never been really depressed myself - although I know people who have, and this book depicts it as it must be. Moving and frightening.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It's a remarkable book....., 21 Aug 2002
It was at school actually when I first read it and we never finished it within our class - I made a point of finishing it, why ?? This is why....

What I think is great is the sheer honesty which he tells us of his slide into the depths of depression, there is no hiding from the fact he went through utter hell. It's a short book - but, if you like a good ending then this is the one of you. Never, ( and I think it would take a lot to surpass it ) have I read a more perfect closing paragraph - it's immaculate. He sunms it up to perfection and if it does anything, it makes you realise.

Thanks.

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Compassionate portrayal of melancholia, 31 Oct 2001
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Fascinating book that explores and helps readers to understand the real depths of an illness which few can fully comprehend. As a memoir of the author's own experiences it offers a valid portrayal of melancholia, informing readers in his wonderful narrative style. With such a dark subject matter this book won't leave you full of smiles but it does leave you with a more compassionate view of melancholia and a satisfying read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A genuine 'must read' book.
William Styron's account of his own experience of depression is so penetrating it resembles something like a horror story. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Mr. P. G. Mccarthy

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully wrought evocation of melancholy - and hope
For such a short book, this packs quite a punch, particularly for someone with experience of depression. Read more
Published 10 months ago by E. Potten

3.0 out of 5 stars Short and to the point.
There are definitely more in depth books on the market about this topic but I think this a good short insight into depression. 3. Read more
Published 14 months ago by SJSmith

5.0 out of 5 stars Brave, Accurate And Chilling
William Styron's "Darkness Visible" is a masterpiece of observation of the human spirits decline into depression (madness). Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2006 by Martin A Hogan

3.0 out of 5 stars An honest account - could go further...
Styron is not comfortable with exposing himself in this book - it is clear from the tone of the writing, and he even implies it by admitting he only decided to write it as a... Read more
Published on 13 Aug 2003 by Adi Shtamberger

3.0 out of 5 stars An interesting read - but I have read better books on this..
The book is fairly 'light' content-wise. It is interesting to read and does some justice to the suffering that depression imposes upon those who have experience clinical... Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2002 by Ms. S. Saunders

5.0 out of 5 stars A stark and moving description of depression
If anyone is wondering what depression feels like, this book is one man's answer. William Styron frankly and eloquently describes the internal torment that took him to the brink... Read more
Published on 17 May 2000

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