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A review by reyastray
Words on Bathroom Walls by Julia Walton
4.5
"Cancer Kid has the Make-A-Wish Foundation because Cancer Kid will eventually die, and that's sad. Schizophrenia Kid will also eventually die, but before he does, he will be overmedicated with a plethora of drugs, he will alienate everyone he's ever really cared about, and he will most likely wind up on the street, living with a cat that will eat him when he dies. That is also sad, but nobody gives him a wish, because he isn't actively dying. It is abundantly clear that we only care about sick people who are dying tragic, time-sensitive deaths."
From the moment I saw this book on the library shelf, I knew I wanted to read it. It seemed so candid and honest, and I crave that. When reading it, I was pleasantly surprised, because it tackled so many real issues as well as supplying the reader with characters who seemed so real and had quirky, lovable relationships. I loved every part of this book. It did reveal harsh truths at some points, but I wouldn't have expected any differently.
I also find myself with an urge to quote many, many parts of this book, but I'd probably just end up rewriting the entire book here and that wouldn't be helpful for anyone. There were just so many scenes that I adored and wanted to read over and over again.
In this day and age, I feel like a lot of people don't know what schizophrenia is, or the fact that people who have it aren't always violent or dangerous. In fact, they barely ever are. While reading this book, I was more worried about the other characters doing harm to the main character than him accidentally hurting anyone else. Anyway, I feel like everyone should read this book. I loved it so much.
From the moment I saw this book on the library shelf, I knew I wanted to read it. It seemed so candid and honest, and I crave that. When reading it, I was pleasantly surprised, because it tackled so many real issues as well as supplying the reader with characters who seemed so real and had quirky, lovable relationships. I loved every part of this book. It did reveal harsh truths at some points, but I wouldn't have expected any differently.
I also find myself with an urge to quote many, many parts of this book, but I'd probably just end up rewriting the entire book here and that wouldn't be helpful for anyone. There were just so many scenes that I adored and wanted to read over and over again.
In this day and age, I feel like a lot of people don't know what schizophrenia is, or the fact that people who have it aren't always violent or dangerous. In fact, they barely ever are. While reading this book, I was more worried about the other characters doing harm to the main character than him accidentally hurting anyone else. Anyway, I feel like everyone should read this book. I loved it so much.