Reviews

Challenger Deep, by Neal Shusterman

wintersorbit's review against another edition

2.0

Read for a university class--might write a review one day but for now: I wasn't a fan.

maryncross18's review against another edition

5.0

THIS IS NOW MY FAVORITE BOOK AND I DONT THINK THAT WILL EVER CHANGE. IT TRULY IS THE BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ. I cannot express enough how much I loved this book. I relate to this so much, down to every little feeling and experience (except the love aspect), I even have the same situation (time in my life and family, etc.), I feel so heard. I have been when Caden is and it really helps put my mind into words. It’s so beautiful and is the most accurate book I have read based on my experience. Every single page completely clicked with me. It really comforts me to see others with a similar experience. I WOULD GIVE IT SO MANY MORE STARS IF I COULD

mariaflowers's review against another edition

5.0

I read this in one sitting.

An exquisite look at a not so happy tale, Challenger Deep takes you deeper in the mind of an ill boy through two varied narrations, which sometimes overlap. While it is obvious it was geared toward a younger audience, the content is anything but, perplexing and drugging the reader with far too real scenarios and a fiction-like tale. I recommend this to anyone interested in the life of a mentally ill, or someone who goes through similar issues.

skinnygetout's review against another edition

5.0

A brilliant book about schizophrenia. I love how Shusterman uses a pirate story to navigate Caden’s slip into unreality.

mikaylakennedy's review against another edition

5.0

Do not look at me I'm not okay

Read for sobathon 2019

ntworek5's review against another edition

dark funny informative mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

amberrose's review against another edition

5.0

Hey look, I was right. This book did ruin me.

I am feeling many emotions and can't write a review right now. I will. Eventually. But I'll suffice what few coherent thoughts I have by saying this: please read this book. please.

prosebeforehoes's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

pluto7063's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was very sad but very real. It hurt to read, especially with my personal experiences with mental health including schizophrenia, but I'm glad I read it. It helped me see how important it is to treat yourself even more, and to be open to help. It was very realistic I think and good representation. 

jeansisabook's review against another edition

challenging dark inspiring reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Not one, but TWO, schizophrenic video game designers.