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A review by analyticalchaos
Goodbye Days by Jeff Zentner
4.0
Goodbye Days by Jeff Zentner follows our main character Carver, a high schooler in the midst of one fo the greatest tragedies of his life. His three closest friends have died in a car accident, which has been allegedly caused by a text sent to the phone of the driver.
Who sent that text? Carver.
Suddenly, Carver is tossed into a maze of grief, reconciliation, and guilt. Carver must confront his anxiety and depression head on.
This book had an engaging premise that spoke to the mixed journey of loss. Each of the families had coped differently, sometimes negatively and sometimes positively. Each friendship was so vibrant and unique. I will admit that a certain character was not fully developed. I was disappointed that this character succumbed to a stereotype, especially considering how crucial he was to the story.
The role of support and therapy in this novel was truthful. Often therapy is stigmatized or misunderstood. The role of the therapist was not underestimated.
Overall, this read brought me to tears. This book will stick with me for a while.
Who sent that text? Carver.
Suddenly, Carver is tossed into a maze of grief, reconciliation, and guilt. Carver must confront his anxiety and depression head on.
This book had an engaging premise that spoke to the mixed journey of loss. Each of the families had coped differently, sometimes negatively and sometimes positively. Each friendship was so vibrant and unique. I will admit that a certain character was not fully developed. I was disappointed that this character succumbed to a stereotype, especially considering how crucial he was to the story.
The role of support and therapy in this novel was truthful. Often therapy is stigmatized or misunderstood. The role of the therapist was not underestimated.
Overall, this read brought me to tears. This book will stick with me for a while.