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A review by paigeleland
All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
While I enjoyed the world building in this story (the characters are assigned a school project that takes them on adventures to unique places in their home state), the love story didn’t build tension as much I tend to prefer. I found it a bit predictable, though the reveal at the end was still emotional and raw nonetheless. This is not a read for anyone who is triggered by suicide or suicidal thoughts, but I thought the book did a good job showing a wholistic view of someone with bipolar disorder.
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicide
Minor: Homophobia