A review by beardedbarista
Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman

challenging emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was my first book by Shusterman and I am so glad I started with this one. A beautiful story that reads so fast you almost want to start it over again when you finish. This book reminded me of It's Kind of a Funny Story. It is often times a fun read but also sad and heartfelt.