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Read and seep. Read and cry. Break with this book.

I happened to find it at the library, so I picked up a lot of fun reading. It's not the kind of investigation that I normally read, but it's full of the pinnacle of uncomfortable emotions, tormented along with the young girl in the story. This story will gradually tell the daily life of the protagonist Akiko in a diary form, and alternately tell the background of other characters that we don't know how to relate to each other. But at the end, we'll start to see the connections and reasons for each person's actions, both those who are pure bad, those who struggle to survive, and those who live to atone for their crimes, reflecting domestic, school, and social violence.

The story is quite plummeting. Anyone who reads and accidentally sinks into the feelings of the characters. Want to take a break and read it a little bit at a time to save their own mind.

I'm not sure if I wrote the trigger warning and will spoil it, but I'll know first.

Trigger warnings: domestic violence, school bullying, sexual abuse, murder, loss

🔎 broken.

🖋️ Minato Kanae

📚 Praew Publisher

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... Read moreประสบการณ์ส่วนตัวในการอ่านหนังสือ "แตกสลาย" เล่มนี้ทำให้ผมรู้สึกเหมือนได้เข้าไปสัมผัสชีวิตจริงของตัวละครน้องอากิโกะ ผ่านการบอกเล่าในรูปแบบไดอารี่ที่มีความลึกซึ้งและละเอียดอ่อนมาก แม้ตอนแรกจะดูเหมือนเรื่องสืบสวน แต่เนื้อเรื่องกลับเป็นการถ่ายทอดความทุกข์ทรมานและความเจ็บปวดในชีวิตประจำวันที่หลายคนอาจเผลอมองข้ามไป สิ่งที่โดดเด่นของหนังสือเล่มนี้คือการเชื่อมโยงเหตุการณ์ในครอบครัว โรงเรียน และสังคมซึ่งเป็นปัจจัยสำคัญที่ทำให้ตัวละครแตกสลายความรู้สึก ถือเป็นการนำเสนอภาพความรุนแรงในหลายมิติ ทั้งการกลั่นแกล้งในโรงเรียน และการล่วงละเมิดทางเพศ ซึ่งเป็นปัญหาสังคมที่ยังแก้ไขได้ยาก สิ่งที่อยากแนะนำสำหรับคนที่จะอ่านเล่มนี้คือควรเตรียมใจไว้และอ่านอย่างระมัดระวัง ค่อย ๆ อ่านเพื่อป้องกันไม่ให้จมดิ่งไปกับอารมณ์ตัวละครจนเกินไป เพราะเนื้อหาค่อนข้างหนักและอาจกระทบจิตใจผู้อ่านได้ การมี trigger warning ช่วยเตือนให้ผู้อ่านรับรู้ล่วงหน้าถึงประเด็นอ่อนไหวต่าง ๆ เช่น ความรุนแรงในครอบครัวและการสูญเสีย ที่จะผสมผสานอยู่ในเรื่อง จากประสบการณ์ผมเอง การอ่านหนังสือ "แตกสลาย" ทำให้เข้าใจถึงความซับซ้อนของตัวละครที่ไม่ได้มีเพียงแค่ความเลวหรือความดี แต่ยังมีความเป็นมนุษย์ที่พยายามดิ้นรนต่อสู้และรับมือกับชีวิตที่เต็มไปด้วยความยากลำบาก สะท้อนสังคมไทยในมุมที่หลายคนอาจไม่เคยคิดถึงมาก่อน โดยรวมแล้วเล่มนี้เหมาะสำหรับคนที่ชอบอ่านนิยายที่ชวนให้คิดและสะท้อนตัวเอง รวมถึงผู้ที่สนใจประเด็นสังคมและต้องการเข้าใจความเจ็บปวดที่อยู่ภายในจิตใจมนุษย์ในรูปแบบที่ลึกซึ้งและจับใจมากขึ้น

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The book cover for "King of Wrath" by Ana Huang, featuring a gold ring with red gems. An overlay shows "8/10 ~Love Ana Huang" and a Target discount sticker. "Lemon8 @megan_juliann" is at the bottom left.
Three books from the "Twisted series" by Ana Huang are stacked. Overlay text provides ratings for each: "Book 1: 6/10," "Book 2: 9/10," "Book 3: 7/10," and "Book 4: 9.5/10." "Lemon8 @megan_juliann" is at the bottom left.
Books I read because of #Booktok✨
I saw all of these books on #booktok & decided to give them a read so here’s what I thought of each. 1. King of wrath: good, but I was so tired of the way that all booktok books seem to be the same vibe. 2. Twisted Series: I felt differently about all 4 books. Book number one was a little
Megan Wicks

Megan Wicks

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A hand holds the bright pink cover of Emily Henry's book "Happy Place," featuring illustrations of people in water. The image includes text overlays "Happy Place BOOK REVIEW" and "I ❤️ THIS BOOK," with a sand dollar in the background.
An open copy of the book "Happy Place" lies on a textured blanket, displaying highlighted pages. Text overlays include a five-star rating, a heart emoji, and phrases like "This book is EVERYTHING to me" and "I felt every emotion while reading this book."
A close-up of an open page from the book "Happy Place" shows several sentences highlighted in pink. Small red heart emojis are placed next to some highlighted sections, with a text overlay stating "The quotes >>>."
BOOK REVIEW: HAPPY PLACE BY EMILY HENRY
HAPPY PLACE BY EMILY HENRY 💗 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I will forever rave about this book. It’s probably my 1st or 2nd favorite book of all time! (Tied with Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross) What I liked about this book - • It’s SO much more than a rom-com. It’s more like literary fiction! • The character
KENNEDY ♡

KENNEDY ♡

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The happy cry book series you need to read
Manifesting that an influencer finds and falls in love with this! 😆 #this book made me cry hard #lovefreebooks #books that made me cry #book
Aron Lewes Author

Aron Lewes Author

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A hand holds two books on a light green bedspread, surrounded by star decorations. The text overlay reads "Books that made me cry," with a crying pillow icon, introducing a list of emotional book recommendations.
The book "Say Nothing" by Patrick Radden Keefe rests on a light green bedspread with star decorations. Text describes it as a "heartbreaking and true" narrative about the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
The book "The Mountains Sing" by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai is displayed on a light green bedspread with star decorations. Text describes it as "graphic yet tender" historical fiction about a family during the Vietnam War.
read these if you dare
its not often I cry while reading but I have known to do so on occasion! These are three books that had me shedding a tear (or more). They each moved me to my core for different reasons but powerful nonetheless. What books have made you cry? #lemon8partner #lemon8bookclub #booksthatmademecr
bookrvws

bookrvws

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A hand holds Fredrik Backman's 'My Friends' book, featuring a cover with figures in water, set against a pier and sunset. Overlay text reads 'stories to make you ugly cry' and 'SWIPE'.
An open book page displays a quote by Anton Ego: 'The world is often unkind to new talent, new creations. The new needs friends.' Overlay text says 'should've realized I'd be crying by the end'.
A page from 'My Friends' discusses characters Kimkim, Joar, and Ted, and the significance of names. Highlighted text reads 'do we agree? I'm always saying my man's name...'.
Read this if you like books that make you sob 💔🤧
I didn’t expect My Friends by Fredrik Backman to hit me this hard. It’s funny, heartbreaking, and so real all at once. You’ll laugh with the boys on the pier and then suddenly your heart shatters over trauma, love, and loss. Backman’s writing hits deep: 💬 “You can’t love someone out of addictio
allee 📚🦠🤍

allee 📚🦠🤍

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Fast-paced books to get you out of a reading slump
Nothing kills a reading slump faster than a short, unputdownable book, the kind that grabs you from page one, moves fast, and makes you feel like a reading genius because you finished it in one sitting. Or would I say… I'm too lazy for hundred pages kind of book, I need short one please!
Meredith Jao

Meredith Jao

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The book cover for 'Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart' features a woman in sunglasses and red lipstick in the foreground, with a shirtless man looking out a window in the background. The title is prominent, with a sparkling diamond necklace draped over the word 'HEART'. The author's name, Sherene Holly Cain, is partially visible at the bottom.
Book Review: Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart
Book Title: Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart Author: Sherene Holly Cain Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Genre: Urban Fiction / Women’s Fiction Where to find it: Amazon Kindle Sherene, I just want to start off by saying job well done. Baby, this book had me locked in from the first two paragraphs! I wasn’
Readingwitvee

Readingwitvee

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You’ve reached Sam 💔🥀
took my heart and crushed it 💔💔 #lemon8bookclub #lemon8books #bookrecommendation #booktok #bookworm
brenda

brenda

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A field of white daisies under a pastel sky, with the text "A BOOK THAT MADE ME CRY STRAIGHT FROM THE START" overlaid. Lemon8 branding is visible in the bottom left corner.
A book that made me cry straight from the start
I’m currently almost 45% in on this book and I am loving it. This really made me cry straight from the start and I have a feeling there’s more to come. This is a teacher x student romance. Age gap ( both mcs are adults) taboo tearjerker. #romancebook #mmromance #bookrecommendations #boo
Danni Hill

Danni Hill

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A Kindle with decorative stickers, including 'EMOTIONAL SUPPORT KINDLE' and 'ENEMIES TO LOVERS', rests next to a dark blue coffee mug on a white outdoor table. Overlay text asks 'IN A READING SLUMP? I got you, bestie'.
A hand holds a pink book titled 'THE Moment PROMISED' by Amber Evergreen, featuring a mountain and floral design. Overlay text highlights romance tropes like 'He falls first', 'One bed', 'Banter galore', and 'childhood friends to lovers'.
A black screen displays white text with a romantic dialogue: '"Do you think we will be best friends for- ever?" I ask, hopeful. "No," he says quickly. I frown. "Because I'm going to marry you," he says matter-of-factly.' Below, 'ITS SO FAST PACED AND CUTE!!' is written.
These books will pull you RIGHT out
Did I mention these are all on Kindle Unlimited?? Because they are! But the covers are so beautiful you might want to get the trophy for your shelf… 🏆 #romancebooks #romancebookrecommendations #bookrecommendations #booklemon8 #booktok
Amber Evergreen 📚

Amber Evergreen 📚

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A person holds an open book titled "A Deadly Education" by Naomi Novik, with text overlay "Books I Would Sell My Soul To Read For The First Time Again." The image shows the book's pages and the person's hands, with a Lemon8 watermark.
The book cover for "Archer's Voice" by Mia Sheridan, featuring dandelions against a blue sky. Surrounding text highlights themes like "Small Town Romance," "Friends to Lovers," "Grumpy x Sunshine," and "Trauma Bonding."
The book cover for "Things We Left Behind" by Lucy Score, with purple cut-out letters and white flowers. Keywords around it include "Second Chance Romance," "Enemies to Lovers," "One Night Stand," and "Dark Secret."
Books l Would Sell My Soul To Read Again
✨What's your "sell-my-soul" book? Drop it in the comments—let's build the ultimate unforgettable bookshelf!📚 #lemon8challenge #lemon8bookclub #romancebooks #romancebookrecommendations #booktok
ClaraReadsRomance

ClaraReadsRomance

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A hand holds a stack of books with light-colored spines against a white knitted blanket. Overlay text reads "fast paced books to get you out of Reading Slump Part 2," indicating a book recommendation list.
The book cover for "House of Salt and Sorrows" by Erin A. Craig is displayed on a white knitted blanket. The cover features dark blue and gold intricate designs. Overlay text describes it as "sad mysterious" with a "sequel coming soon."
The book cover for "The Selection" by Kiera Cass is shown on a white knitted blanket. It depicts a woman in a large blue ruffled gown. Overlay text states it's "funny and fast paced" and a "silly goofy time."
fast paced books to get you out of a reading slump
#bookwormsoflemon8 #readwithlemon8 #reader #bookish #readingslump #bookrecommendations2023 #bookreccomendation
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Khrystyna ☕️

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