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The Survivor Wants To Die At The End
by Adam Silvera
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Hoo boy was I glad for that content warning at the beginning because wow was that necessary. This book deals HEAVILY with suicidal ideation and self-harm, and if you're not prepared to read that right now then sit this one out for now. Take care of yourself <3
While I did enjoy this book, it's definitely the weakest out of the three set in this world. I loved seeing representation for BPD, and the focus this book has on mental illness and the struggles thereof, but the characters sometimes felt a little unreasonable to me-notably Alano reacting to things just a little too perfectly each time. I also feel a little uncomfortable at the notion of staking your entire will to live on one person-hey, kids! Don't do that!
I will definitely still be reading the sequel as I did still love these characters even if I found them flawed from a writing perspective.
While I did enjoy this book, it's definitely the weakest out of the three set in this world. I loved seeing representation for BPD, and the focus this book has on mental illness and the struggles thereof, but the characters sometimes felt a little unreasonable to me-notably Alano reacting to things just a little too perfectly each time. I also feel a little uncomfortable at the notion of staking your entire will to live on one person-hey, kids! Don't do that!
I will definitely still be reading the sequel as I did still love these characters even if I found them flawed from a writing perspective.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm