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A review by naoml
All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The writing in this book is abrasive, but that's what makes it so honest. It's not a perfect book but it's a poignant representation of mental illness and the different ways it manifests. This book doesn't bullshit you with romanticism or a perfect ending, it is very realistic about pain and closure.
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Suicide, and Grief
Moderate: Eating disorder, Homophobia, Self harm, and Car accident