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reading4enjoyment's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I didn't read the summary or any reviews before beginning this book so I had no idea what I was getting myself into. What a mix this book is. There's a bit of funny alongside some sadness and a whole lot of searching for answers. The book deals with overuse of social media and our phones, but it also deals with depression and attempted suicide. While the story does deal with some tough topics along the way, the author does so in a way that ends up reflective and hopeful. In other words it ends well, so don't avoid reading this book out of fear that you'll turn the last page crying. I turned the last page smiling and feeling hopeful while also realizing that as a high school teacher I should be even more sensitive to the struggles my students face.
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death
Minor: Abandonment
Unless these topics are triggers for you, I wouldn't be scared off from reading this book by the content warnings. The story address tough topics in a respectful way.
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