Confinement Book #1 in the Love and Madness Series eBook Gabriella Murray
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Set in an experimental hospital for the criminally insane in the 1950s, CONFINEMENT is loosely based on the author’s one year residency in a psychiatric center, when lobotomies and other equally cruel treatments were rampant, and when the highly-experimental “Insulin Therapy” was in vogue.
Duffino, an attractive girl in her early 20s, is sent to a mental hospital when she refuses to defend herself at trial for the highly publicized, gang-related murder of her boyfriend’s rival. Refusing to speak, Duffino is ordered locked-up until she’s willing to talk.
The richness of the story unfolds with Duffino’s relationship to the other inmates, all in for violent crimes, including her obese roommate, Charlotte, sentenced for murdering a nun. Charlotte becomes obsessed with Duffino, and will not let up until she speaks.The inmates slowly come to learn why they did the crimes they did, as they make us question the true nature of guilt.
Between the horrifying treatments, the group therapy sessions, the flashbacks to violent crimes, the question of whether Duffino will talk, and the constant hope of escape, CONFINEMENT is a page-turning psychological thriller, in the vein of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.
This is Book #1 in the Love and Madness Series. Book #2--LOCKED AWAY--is also available on .
Confinement Book #1 in the Love and Madness Series eBook Gabriella Murray
I didn't like much this story, but i can't say is bad either. I think it had an interesting plot but there were too many cliches and that made me lost interest on it.I think the blurb wasn't accurate, i would be more attracted to the story with some changes, like the fact that it displays Duffino as the main character and i didn't see her as that, i think Charlotte was the main character or at least the one of them that made more interesting the story; and also the fact that is not understood that Duffino doesn't speaks up only to defend herself but she doesn't speak at all, and, for me , that is much more intriguing, and if i would know from the blurb that there was a mute main character, i would probably start reading this book a long time ago.
Charlotte saves the story for me, its a great character, and is the only one that made me feel something, even if was annoyance, because there were several times that i just wanted her to just shut up. I saw that as a possitive thing because i didn't get any feeling from Duffino.
The reasons i didn't like the story are very subjective, and i do believe some people might be able to enjoy this story.
I want to talk about the things that i didn't like but it will have spoilers.
<spoiler> I understand that the book is placed in a moment of time were insuline therapy is experimental as treatment for mental illness, but going from use it as a treatment to use it as a punishment, that it just make me feel truly angry about this book, and is one of the things i said before as being used too many cliches. When this start happening i was just about to stop reading the book, but i did wanted to know what would happen so i kept reading.
Also it was all the same bad guys from every story (bad psychiatry, bad nurse, bad parents, catolic school, etc).
The ending was reasonable, it was good to finaly know what had happen, but there were no surprises there either. The only thing that surprise me was the fact that they let Charlotte go, a delusional person that might actualy be some sort of threat to others, but i liked that, it was a good ending for a nice character. </spoiler>
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Confinement Book #1 in the Love and Madness Series eBook Gabriella Murray Reviews
I was not sure I would like this book but bought it to try something different than I usually read. I am glad that I did. This book took me awhile to get involved in but once I did I read it almost straight through. The characters were well developed and I found myself in sympathy for each inmate for different reasons. A peek into the minds of the truly disturbed souls in our world. I am not sure if I will read the next book in this series but really did enjoy this one.
When I first started reading this book I almost gave up. I don't know what font the author used but it looks like it was written on an old fashioned typewriter. The author could use some help with the formatting and editing. However, the book redeems itself in the unique plot, the excellent character development, and the way the story moved along. I love a good psychological thriller and this one meets all criteria for me. I would suggest that the author join a good writers group..
I still feel at odds with this book, even though I largely liked it. There were distracting punctuation and chapter number errors. I wish the author had clearly explained Charlotte's past. I couldn't tell if the story was intentionally vague.
I didn't care for the Dr. Ethan subplot. It made me uncomfortable and it was too predictable.
Probably the thing that bothered me most was Duffino. Not the person, the name. I doubt anyone had that name in the 1950s and it was repeated way too often. I want to read the second book in this series but I don't know if I can stand reading her name over and over again.
I wish there was more description to the inmates' stories, although what's there is interesting. I like Charlotte's character as a Catholic bent on following God's will. Freddy's delusional love for her was heartbreaking and what I wish the story had more of.
Ultimately, this was a good page-turner, especially for people who like psychology-based stories set in institutions.
What a fabulous find to simply stumble across! I've always been intrigued by the history of mental institutions/treatment in this country, and Ms. Murray tapped into its' horrors and tragedies with her engaging story.
Although the synopsis from leads you to believe this story is about the young girl Duffino, it is much more the mental evolution of Charlotte as she immerses herself in Duffino's life. Charlotte's struggle with guilt, faith, obsession, loneliness, and potential madness draw you into her world. Add to that her interactions with her fellow inmates (which are a quirky, interesting lot), and the growing respect of institution personnel....you have an amazing story to lose yourself in for awhile.
In response to reviews that say that Charlotte is "not likable", I'm not sure what more the author could have done. She is an overweight, slightly clumsy inmate who was abandoned at a convent at birth. No, she isn't the tragically beautiful girl that Duffino is, but she does have a beauty of spirit.
I've seen others mention their disappointment with Charlotte's back story being sketchy on details. I may be wrong, but I believe that Ms. Murray did this deliberately. Charlotte's journey in this book is more about her obsession with all things Duffino, and how she grows and learns from that obsession. Much like Duffino telling Charlotte that it was HER (Duffino's) trial, shifting away from Charlotte's back story (with only a few teasers), placed the emphasis on the real story line.
Yes, this book does have some GLARING errors that should have been caught in editing. While mildly annoying, they did not detract from my enjoyment of the book. If a story grips me, my mind sort of "autocorrects" and I found that to be the case with this book.
I look forward to reading the next installment in the series, although I honestly wish it was going to be about Charlotte instead of Duffino. *LOL*
I didn't like much this story, but i can't say is bad either. I think it had an interesting plot but there were too many cliches and that made me lost interest on it.
I think the blurb wasn't accurate, i would be more attracted to the story with some changes, like the fact that it displays Duffino as the main character and i didn't see her as that, i think Charlotte was the main character or at least the one of them that made more interesting the story; and also the fact that is not understood that Duffino doesn't speaks up only to defend herself but she doesn't speak at all, and, for me , that is much more intriguing, and if i would know from the blurb that there was a mute main character, i would probably start reading this book a long time ago.
Charlotte saves the story for me, its a great character, and is the only one that made me feel something, even if was annoyance, because there were several times that i just wanted her to just shut up. I saw that as a possitive thing because i didn't get any feeling from Duffino.
The reasons i didn't like the story are very subjective, and i do believe some people might be able to enjoy this story.
I want to talk about the things that i didn't like but it will have spoilers.
<spoiler> I understand that the book is placed in a moment of time were insuline therapy is experimental as treatment for mental illness, but going from use it as a treatment to use it as a punishment, that it just make me feel truly angry about this book, and is one of the things i said before as being used too many cliches. When this start happening i was just about to stop reading the book, but i did wanted to know what would happen so i kept reading.
Also it was all the same bad guys from every story (bad psychiatry, bad nurse, bad parents, catolic school, etc).
The ending was reasonable, it was good to finaly know what had happen, but there were no surprises there either. The only thing that surprise me was the fact that they let Charlotte go, a delusional person that might actualy be some sort of threat to others, but i liked that, it was a good ending for a nice character. </spoiler>
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