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I'm glad I listened to the original because the teenage voice felt very authentic (which makes sense since the author was a teenager at the time of writing). The first-person narration vividly depicts how the world, school, and other people are perceived by a teenager (the narrator, Tori). Even though some of Tori's views, opinions or language might come off flawed or distasteful (apparently some of this have been amended in the newer addition), those feel like an accurate representation of teenage immaturity and angst.
Another thing that struck me about the novel, is that it felt like a time capsule of being at a British secondary school in the first half of the 2010s. There were a lot of very specific references which were satisfying to me, but might be somewhat mystifying to someone who did not have that very specific experience (I think several have been taken out in the new edition, which might make it easier to follow for non-UK readers).
Overall I enjoyed the book, even though YA school/relationship dramas have never been one of my preferred genres (e.g. I'm not a fan of John Greene and similar authors). Even though the book is ultimately about friendship, self-acceptance and struggles with mental illness, it deftly conveys this without being overly sentimental -something I really appreciated.
Moderate: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide attempt
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Eating disorder, Self harm
Graphic: Violence, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Alcoholism
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Eating disorder, Self harm, Suicide attempt
Graphic: Cursing, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Hate crime, Suicide, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcoholism, Confinement, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
PS. Awesome to know a different shade of Asexuality.
Moderate: Eating disorder, Self harm, Suicide attempt
Graphic: Cursing, Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Graphic: Bullying, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Alcohol
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Eating disorder, Self harm, Violence
Minor: Blood, Alcohol
Graphic: Suicide attempt
Moderate: Eating disorder