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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
The hype is real. Loved this book. Great plot and character development. Definitely for mature readers. Evan is mired down with depression and writes a letter to himself daily upon the advice of his therapist. When one of his letters falls into the hands of a guy who bullies him, Evan expects disastrous consequences. Little does he know how twisted it's going to get.
(A) 93% | AGES 15+ | A wild rollercoaster of deceptions and self-discovery all culminating down to one moral: The truth will set you free. Amazing! (Again)
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Suicide, Grief, Suicide attempt
Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, Self harm
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A good read, but not my favorite. Some of the characters felt very bland to me, and I usually like a wide variety of complex characters. I liked Evan's slow deterioration before confessing to not being friends with Connor. His relationship with Zoe was also really sweet. Overall a good book! But not something I would feel obligated to reread.
Couldn't put this one down. I haven't had the chance to see the show, but love the music. Finally reading the story changed my perspective on a few things I heard in the music - but - I'm not going to spoil it!
This novel, based on the award winning show, is about a boy who is isolated at school and who unexpectedly find himself at the centre of a suicide drama. Asked by his therapist to write a letter to himself, one of the most honest letters is picked up the known school rebel, who later commits suicide with the letter on him. The latter's parents assume that it was directed by their son to his best friend Evan, and Evan find himself inextricably locked in the drama that develops in the school and in the boy's family, forced to create and perpetuate a lie that the two boys were friends.
Told warmly with a great insight into teen psyche, this a must read coming of age novel that targets the importance of family, friends, but also honesty and the need for us to be able to be ourselves. A must read.
Told warmly with a great insight into teen psyche, this a must read coming of age novel that targets the importance of family, friends, but also honesty and the need for us to be able to be ourselves. A must read.
This is either going to be a total train wreck, or it'll be amazing. I'm here for it either way.
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes