Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'

The Bright Side of Going Dark by Kelly Harms

1 review

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.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Panic attacks/disorders

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.