Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen

The girl at her music sits in another sort of light, the fitful, overcast light of life,by which we see ourselves and others only imperfectly, and seldom.

This book is a very interesting choice; thought-provocking, funny at times, touching, honest, powerful and quite easy to read. It's about an 18 year old girl who's put in a hospital for the mentaly insane, and it's an autobiography. The story is told in small, impressive small scenes, character descriptions and reflecting about depression and madness. The writing is beautiful, even if not particulary elaborated. The characters are fascinating: you understand all of them, in their fears and madness, and you see how close you really can be to them. It reveals, too, how stupid is the sistem that diagnosys madness. The storyline is interesting, with so many great characters, feelings and emotions. I just loved it, and I really recommend it.