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A review by sarahcherie
Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
First, this books covers heavy and important topics, and anyone interested in reading it should research the themes of this book to see if it is something they should consider reading. It is important to talk about these topics, however, I was not the biggest fan of this book.
For me, the timelines were not distinct enough. I found it hard to remember which events were happening "before", "before the before", or "after", especially since the defining event is not revealed until the end. Further, the event itself was not majorly shocking as a plot device, though in action should have been shocking enough to make the timelines clearer. Also, I am not the biggest fan of YA anymore, but even so, this writing felt juvenile at times, and spelled things out too much. This book could have been shorter and likely would have been more impactful because of it.
SPOILERS: I think the way they handled Claudia's mental health after the fact was strange. Why allow your child to go through the grief of this event multiple times before finally getting help. I also was not a fan of Michael's involvement as a boyfriend, who felt forced as a character so that Claudia could have some sort of happy ending, when in reality, she really needs help and time to think and grow.
For me, the timelines were not distinct enough. I found it hard to remember which events were happening "before", "before the before", or "after", especially since the defining event is not revealed until the end. Further, the event itself was not majorly shocking as a plot device, though in action should have been shocking enough to make the timelines clearer. Also, I am not the biggest fan of YA anymore, but even so, this writing felt juvenile at times, and spelled things out too much. This book could have been shorter and likely would have been more impactful because of it.
SPOILERS: I think the way they handled Claudia's mental health after the fact was strange. Why allow your child to go through the grief of this event multiple times before finally getting help. I also was not a fan of Michael's involvement as a boyfriend, who felt forced as a character so that Claudia could have some sort of happy ending, when in reality, she really needs help and time to think and grow.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Miscarriage, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Alcohol