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A review by sarahkam
The Bridge by Bill Konigsberg
4.0
Two teens meet at the top of a bridge, both intent on ending their lives. Who will jump? Him? Her? Both? Neither?
In this book, all four of those happen. Broken into four parts, this novel explores the aftermath of suicide both for those who have contemplated and ultimately chosen not to, and for the families and friends left behind. Konisberg thoughtfully took on this difficult subject and delivered, ultimately reminding those who have contemplated ending their lives that there is hope on the other side. Toward the end, the story did begin to feel redundant as characters relived the same moments of their lives.
Ultimately though, worth the read.
In this book, all four of those happen. Broken into four parts, this novel explores the aftermath of suicide both for those who have contemplated and ultimately chosen not to, and for the families and friends left behind. Konisberg thoughtfully took on this difficult subject and delivered, ultimately reminding those who have contemplated ending their lives that there is hope on the other side. Toward the end, the story did begin to feel redundant as characters relived the same moments of their lives.
Ultimately though, worth the read.