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Funny, because John Green loves this book. In fact it was one of the influences for LFA (which is my favorite of his). Currently reading “Catcher”. Will see which way it tips me bc John Green also loves The Great Gatsby, and I just gave it 3 stars.
It didn’t strike me as a coming of age book. I found it a gripping study of a young adult trapped in grief, spiraling into a treacherous depression, with no one but his little sister catching on to the depth of his despair. To say more would add spoilers. I wouldn’t use it as an all-class novel, but maybe a choice among many ways to learn about mental health or the importance of social connection or...
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Dec 04, 2019 02:41PM
Funny, because John Green loves this book. In fact it was one of the influences for LFA (which is my favorite of his). Currently reading “Catcher”. Will see which way it tips me bc John Green also loves The Great Gatsby, and I just gave it 3 stars.
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It didn’t strike me as a coming of age book. I found it a gripping study of a young adult trapped in grief, spiraling into a treacherous depression, with no one but his little sister catching on to the depth of his despair. To say more would add spoilers. I wouldn’t use it as an all-class novel, but maybe a choice among many ways to learn about mental health or the importance of social connection or...
