SETTING The memoir, Prozac Nation, is written by a girl who has experienced many problems including suicide attempts, cutting, and drug abuse. The main story is set in New York and Boston, when Elizabeth is having trouble dealing with her life. There are a few episodes set in Florida, where Elizabeth's father lives, but they are mostly in Boston and New York. PLOT This book is a memoir, so it is not fiction. The main information is that she is depressed and suffers from many mental health problems. This is explained very well because he is writing about his experiences. All the details she uses happened to her, so she relives her life as she writes. It is well organized because it starts from when she was little and moves forward in an orderly manner as her life unfolds. Elizabeth is young when her parents divorce and it is difficult for her to deal with the situation. He's really smart when it comes to school but can't handle anything emotional. When he gets to college he uses a lot of drugs and ends up attempting suicide. Always try to understand ...
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