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A review by jessjessjess89
We All Fall Down by Natalie D. Richards
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I didn't particularly love the characterizations of ADHD and anxiety in the story. There was a lot of focus on feeling flawed because of the disorders. Which is understandable but also frustrating.
There's also a main plot point that is used to characterize Theo as "dangerous" for Paige and it was so annoying because it so obviously wasn't intentional at all. So I found it difficult to buy into the drama around them feeling like they shouldn't be together.
I also found the plot a little bit lackluster, and the wrap-up was really fast.
Still, I did like Theo and Paige, and it's nice to see somewhat realistic representations of mental illness in young adult fiction.
There's also a main plot point that is used to characterize Theo as "dangerous" for Paige and it was so annoying because it so obviously wasn't intentional at all. So I found it difficult to buy into the drama around them feeling like they shouldn't be together.
I also found the plot a little bit lackluster, and the wrap-up was really fast.
Still, I did like Theo and Paige, and it's nice to see somewhat realistic representations of mental illness in young adult fiction.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Suicide