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Cut (Collins Flamingo) (Paperback)

by Patricia McCormick (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: CollinsFlamingo (7 May 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007130317
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007130313
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13 x 1.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 98,895 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"I read Cut in one breathless sitting, mesmerized by 15-year-old Callie whose silent struggle against self-destructive impulses captured my heart as well as my admiration. In her memorable debut novel, Patricia McCormick takes the reader on a journey through the geography of a teenager's troubled mind. We watch as she summons the courage to face the inward forces that threaten her sanity and, perhaps, her very life. You will not soon forget a girl named Callie and this remarkable novel." Robert Cormier "First-timer McCormick tackles a side of mental illness that is rarely seen in young-adult literature in a believable and sensitive manner. ... A thoughtful look at teenage mental illness and recovery." Kirkus

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Fifteen-year old Callie is so withdrawn that she's not speaking to anyone - including her therapist at Sea Pines, known to its guests as 'Sick Minds' - the residential treatment facility where her parents and doctor send her after discovering that she cuts herself. Her story unfolds primarily through dramatic monologues, gradually revealing the family turmoil that led to her self-destructive behaviour.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars On the whole, a good read..., 8 Mar 2004
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This book is a good read for those people who either self harm and want to find out more on this topic, and why they feel compelled to engage in this activity, or for friends or relatives of those who self harm who want to know how they're feeling. Although Callie's feelings are not expressed in the best possible way, which may leave the reader a little confused, 'Cut' offers an interesting insight into mental health units that many people may find enlightening.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Missing the point, 27 Jan 2004
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I'm a self harmer, and read this book in yet another failed attempt to try and stop. Parts of this book are realistic in its description of events and some feelings. But I found the book incredibly lacking of substance, and at times frustrating to read. Also, it's very short, I read through it in a day. Although some of the emotions described are vaguely accurate a lot seem to be from a person who hasn't really a clue what goes on in a cutter's mind or in an inpatient setup.
In my opinion it's fairly light hearted around the subject, but I know a lot of people will completely disagree with me. Read it if you don't self harm and want to know some of the basics behind it, but otherwise don't bother.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellently Written and is the best Tear Jerker I've read., 11 May 2005
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I recently watched the movie thirteen which also has two scenes of self harm and I was writing a review on this website and had this as hot pick in books. I became attracted to the story and bought it. I am half way through and I am begining to love it, It is a sad story of a 15-year-old girl named Callie who is not the talkative type, she is a patient at Sea Pines known as "Sick Minds" a treatment centre where her mother and father send her after discovering that she cut herself.But she can stay silent only temporarily as she lets out her secret that led to her self harmly behavior. This is one to read if you want to stop self harming and shows you what teens and adults sometimes go through.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too
CUT is an amazing first novel by Patricia McCormick that offers a glimpse inside the mind of a 15-year-old girl who cuts herself. For Callie, life just became too complicated. Read more
Published 20 months ago by TeensReadToo

2.0 out of 5 stars a quick read
This is a reasonable book that tackles its subject matter better than most. the main problem with it is the narrative voice - it's ok but feels too much like an adult trying to... Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2007 by taylorgirl

4.0 out of 5 stars Informative
A good novel in relation to the topic discussed. It is fairly realistic in most places about its portral of self-harm and the confusion and feelings that a person in that... Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2006 by J. Turvey

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good book I really didn't want to end
I don't normally place reviews as I don't usually have much to say, however....

I really "enjoyed" this book. Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2006 by Mr. Philip N. Dolby

5.0 out of 5 stars Cut
I really enjoyed this book as it desribes self harm with great precision. I really understood the character and how she was feeling. Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2005 by Amber

5.0 out of 5 stars Cut
this is one of the best book i have ever read. the auther obviously did alot of reasearch into this subject. I must have read this book about 15 times now. Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2004 by pix

4.0 out of 5 stars no title needed
I found this was an interesring book, but it wasn't very realistic.
The main character isn't very realistic and nor is the reactions of the other patients to what callie and... Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant.Worth reading
This book is brilliant and lives up to the standard that i was told it would.
I read this book because i myself was a self-harmer. Read more
Published on 21 Sep 2003 by female 13

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!!
this book is one of many about peoples struggles with mental illness and psyche ward stays. however this book, compared to some others, is both realistic and a very good... Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2003 by jacquelinewindsor

3.0 out of 5 stars Great style, lack of substance.
This book is written in a very evocative manner. It's short paragraphs, pointless-though-pleasing detail and understated conclusions reflect the protagonist's feelings of numbness... Read more
Published on 10 April 2003 by pelicanzed

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