Title: The Mole People
Author: Kevin Landt
Publisher: Ryland Publishing
Publication Date: June, 2024
Genre: Thriller
Pages: 172
My Rating: ★★★★★
The Mole People follows Suzie, a young schizophrenic, through college and life on the streets. The trials and tribulations of a mental health problem, drugs and self preservation in the harsh climate of homelessness.
This story was tragic, sad and emotive, yet heartwarming at the same time. I cried for Suzie, I yearned for a better life for her and I was angry for her at the way she was treated. It portrays a realistic scenario and covers topics of self harm, hallucinations and the importance of a good support network when dealing with mental health problems.
A very raw read, that I feel a bit strange about saying I “enjoyed”.
“The voices would keep up their incessant demands, until Suzie gave in, hoping her obedience would finally silence them. She often felt like an intruder in a story she didn’t understand, as if she were performing her actions mechanically, someone else pulling the strings”
Many thanks to Kevin Landt for reaching out and inviting me to read his story.
NO SHELF CONTROL 
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