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Tuesdays Are Just As Bad
"What would you do if you were haunted by yourself?"
When Adam wakes in hospital after a failed suicide attempt, he finds that he is not alone. In his room is someone only he can see and hear. Tied together by an invisible bond, Adam on his ghostly companion try to find a way to co-exist as Adam works to get his life back on track. But life is never that simple and as the pressure builds on Adam to appear 'normal', will his constant shadow turn out to be friend or foe?
When Adam wakes in hospital after a failed suicide attempt, he finds that he is not alone. In his room is someone only he can see and hear. Tied together by an invisible bond, Adam on his ghostly companion try to find a way to co-exist as Adam works to get his life back on track. But life is never that simple and as the pressure builds on Adam to appear 'normal', will his constant shadow turn out to be friend or foe?
256 pages, Paperback
First published June 8, 2018
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Cethan Leahy
4 books14 followersCethan Leahy is an author from Cork and likes writing stories about sad ghosts.
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June 27, 2018
Tuesdays are Just as Bad is a breath of fresh air in the YA genre. This is a book about a suicidal teenager and yes, we have had similar issues in Beautiful Broken Things (Sara Barnard) and All the Bright Places (Jennifer Niven) just to name the two that I have read in recent times but this, this is something different and new. Firstly this is set in Ireland (in my home town of Cork to be correct, it has been such a refreshing experience to read a novel set in the kind of background that I grew up in! It gave me a renewed understanding of why we need diversity in publishing, anyway..)
Secondly, TAJAB is a novel about suicide and mental heath that manages NOT to be depressing and is consistently funny throughout, despite tackling some dark matter. Teen mental health is such a common issue that we need books that cast new light on the subject, this needs to be part of the discourse. Thirdly, it was nice to have a male protagonist. These are far and few between as YA is mainly dominated by female writers and characters. It was great to have a male perspective especially on such an important topic.
We meet Adam, a fairly normal but friendless teen, desperately miserable in the all boys school he attends, when after a gruesome suicide attempt he seems to have acquired a ghostly companion (the book is narrated by him). There is a wonderful supernatural element to this and there are many tributes to ghostly movies and literature. His ghost learns everything about the world through Adam and is with him at all times, except when he sleeps, allowing the ghost to run free and explore the city. The ghost initially wants Adam to get out so he can feed his curiosity about the world. Adam makes a colourful group of friends who like him for who he is.
As the book goes on we realise that the ghost is the depression itself and Adam is locked in to a toxic relationship with his 'ghost'. Will he survive as his life goes off the rails?
The ghost or narrator was really the highlight of the novel for me. He added humour to most scenarios in the book and kept the story light(the short stories that they wrote together were a particular delight). I also thought an incredible strength was the sensitive view of very difficult teenage topics (a lot of this was highlighted by Adam's girlfriend Aoife, her character was grappling with racism and an unwell mother.)
This is a sophisticated, enjoyable novel for adults in addition to the YA target audience. I guess we all have our own ghosts and toxic relationships that we need to vanquish from time to time. I recommend reading it and/or adding it to the school library!
Secondly, TAJAB is a novel about suicide and mental heath that manages NOT to be depressing and is consistently funny throughout, despite tackling some dark matter. Teen mental health is such a common issue that we need books that cast new light on the subject, this needs to be part of the discourse. Thirdly, it was nice to have a male protagonist. These are far and few between as YA is mainly dominated by female writers and characters. It was great to have a male perspective especially on such an important topic.
We meet Adam, a fairly normal but friendless teen, desperately miserable in the all boys school he attends, when after a gruesome suicide attempt he seems to have acquired a ghostly companion (the book is narrated by him). There is a wonderful supernatural element to this and there are many tributes to ghostly movies and literature. His ghost learns everything about the world through Adam and is with him at all times, except when he sleeps, allowing the ghost to run free and explore the city. The ghost initially wants Adam to get out so he can feed his curiosity about the world. Adam makes a colourful group of friends who like him for who he is.
As the book goes on we realise that the ghost is the depression itself and Adam is locked in to a toxic relationship with his 'ghost'. Will he survive as his life goes off the rails?
The ghost or narrator was really the highlight of the novel for me. He added humour to most scenarios in the book and kept the story light(the short stories that they wrote together were a particular delight). I also thought an incredible strength was the sensitive view of very difficult teenage topics (a lot of this was highlighted by Adam's girlfriend Aoife, her character was grappling with racism and an unwell mother.)
This is a sophisticated, enjoyable novel for adults in addition to the YA target audience. I guess we all have our own ghosts and toxic relationships that we need to vanquish from time to time. I recommend reading it and/or adding it to the school library!
July 27, 2018
I found this book to be a little strange in the beginning, but by the second half it really picked up for me. It offers an interesting look at teenage depression and how it impacts those who suffer from it, as well as how it impacts family, friends, and acquaintances; the story also does a good job of highlighting the importance of a solid support network and having outlets to express emotions/issues. I am not the target demographic for this book, but I can see it being very popular in my classroom. It has the potential to fuel a number of important conversations.
July 1, 2018
A fantastic novel with a lot to say about a lot of things! Battling the topic of mental illness couldn't have been easy but Cethan succeeded with the story of Adam and his ghost. The unique perspective from the ghosts point of view was particularly interesting (reminding me of Death from the Book Thief). Somehow, this novel tackles some very tough subjects whilst also injecting moments of humour throughout. Not only does it focus on the topic of mental illness, it pays particular attention to mental illness and suicide in young men, a very real epidemic in today's world. This was a brave story to write and one that needs to be read.
The personification and metaphor of Adams ghost was incredible. I don't wish to spoil anything but I felt it was a true representation of how mental illness and recovery can sometimes be an unending battle but we can get there in the end and learn to live with our demons.
The personification and metaphor of Adams ghost was incredible. I don't wish to spoil anything but I felt it was a true representation of how mental illness and recovery can sometimes be an unending battle but we can get there in the end and learn to live with our demons.
December 31, 2018
With his debut YA novel, Cethan Leahy finds a fantastic balance between the very serious subject matter of suicide and mental illness, and a teen living a ‘normal’ life. He does this mainly by grounding Adam in a very real Cork setting, the sights, the sounds and the feel of the city permeating the narrative. He must find a way to live his life as a secondary school teenager, dealing with the stigma of being ‘the guy who tried to kill himself.’ This balance is most finely-tuned with the dark humour that runs throughout.
The story is told from the perspective of Adam’s ‘ghost,’ an entity that knows nothing of this world other than what it learns through sticking close to Adam, which seems to be his only purpose.
The significance of the ghost only appearing after Adam’s suicide attempt is not lost on the reader, of course, but Cethan Leahy leaves it to us to make our own decisions on the meaning of the ‘ghost’ in Adam’s life.
Along the way we see the ups and downs of Adam’s recovery, as he endures the gossip at school, the well-intentioned but cringeworthy efforts of his school to raise awareness around mental health, and a feeling of isolation that starts to dissipate with the finding of new friends. There is always that constant feeling of something still not quite clicking for Adam even as he begins to see positive changes in his life.
This group of friends that Adam falls into are a shining light for him, getting him out of his bedroom and socialising with his peers. They’re an oddball bunch and all the better for it, spearheaded by the enigma that is Douglas. He has his own mental health issues which are touched on, though he seems more aware of them than Adam. There’s Barry, whose first hope for Adam is that he’s gay, so that Barry doesn’t get tagged with the moniker of ‘the gay one’ in the group. There’s Aoife, to whom Adam takes a particular liking, and Linda, a caring presence in the group.
Above all though, Tuesdays is a character study inside and outside the mind of Adam. Through his ‘ghost,’ we see him struggle with this literal demon, as he tries to find his place in the world, something to help him to just keep going.
I really appreciated the Irish touches to the book, from the aggressive intercity bus luggage operating doors, to the change in personality that comes about in Douglas as he watches his beloved Cork City play football at Turner’s Cross. Having said that, Tuesdays still has a universal appeal, not shying away from what is still quite a taboo topic in Irish society.
Anything that focuses on suicide prevention, particularly in young men, in Ireland and elsewhere is to be lauded, celebrated and promoted far and wide, and the hope is always there that this kind of book would do a lot of good in the hands of the right young person.
The story is told from the perspective of Adam’s ‘ghost,’ an entity that knows nothing of this world other than what it learns through sticking close to Adam, which seems to be his only purpose.
The significance of the ghost only appearing after Adam’s suicide attempt is not lost on the reader, of course, but Cethan Leahy leaves it to us to make our own decisions on the meaning of the ‘ghost’ in Adam’s life.
Along the way we see the ups and downs of Adam’s recovery, as he endures the gossip at school, the well-intentioned but cringeworthy efforts of his school to raise awareness around mental health, and a feeling of isolation that starts to dissipate with the finding of new friends. There is always that constant feeling of something still not quite clicking for Adam even as he begins to see positive changes in his life.
This group of friends that Adam falls into are a shining light for him, getting him out of his bedroom and socialising with his peers. They’re an oddball bunch and all the better for it, spearheaded by the enigma that is Douglas. He has his own mental health issues which are touched on, though he seems more aware of them than Adam. There’s Barry, whose first hope for Adam is that he’s gay, so that Barry doesn’t get tagged with the moniker of ‘the gay one’ in the group. There’s Aoife, to whom Adam takes a particular liking, and Linda, a caring presence in the group.
Above all though, Tuesdays is a character study inside and outside the mind of Adam. Through his ‘ghost,’ we see him struggle with this literal demon, as he tries to find his place in the world, something to help him to just keep going.
I really appreciated the Irish touches to the book, from the aggressive intercity bus luggage operating doors, to the change in personality that comes about in Douglas as he watches his beloved Cork City play football at Turner’s Cross. Having said that, Tuesdays still has a universal appeal, not shying away from what is still quite a taboo topic in Irish society.
Anything that focuses on suicide prevention, particularly in young men, in Ireland and elsewhere is to be lauded, celebrated and promoted far and wide, and the hope is always there that this kind of book would do a lot of good in the hands of the right young person.
October 11, 2018
4.8! ❤️😍
April 19, 2019
The anti- 13 reasons why book in the best possible way. Funny and light hearted and dealing with a tough subject of depression and the vague feeling of blah it can cause but in a totally relatable way. Highly recommend!
September 25, 2018
The writing is quite simple and easy to catch up on. But the topic this book deals with is heavy and dark: suicide, bullying. Not only the cover caught my eye but also the story caught me off guard. I was hooked from the first pages.
The most special thing about this book is that it's told from the first narrator of a ghost stemming from the dark parts of Adam's soul. The story starts when troubled teenager Adam wakes in hospital after a suicide attempt, he finds that he has company, a ghost whom only he can see and hear. Suicide and depression are always a tough topic but Leahy does it with ease. It doesn't have a melancholic vibe as usual, somehow it's humorous. The ghost is confused about life like Adam, he wonder to figure out why he's here, why he can't leave Adam's side. When he traipses around the town at night and follows Adam to school as well as the graveyard, he gradually understands what happened. The ghost returns to its role as depression that haunts Adam when he becomes jealous with a happier-than-before Adam and decides to separate Adam from his new friends at all costs. I have read lots of books about how depression looms over people's life like a ghost and prevent them from enjoying life. By using the image of ghost, the depression problems become more specific and easy-to-understand. That's a strong point of this book since you don't always need a complicated book to portray a complicated issue.
The most special thing about this book is that it's told from the first narrator of a ghost stemming from the dark parts of Adam's soul. The story starts when troubled teenager Adam wakes in hospital after a suicide attempt, he finds that he has company, a ghost whom only he can see and hear. Suicide and depression are always a tough topic but Leahy does it with ease. It doesn't have a melancholic vibe as usual, somehow it's humorous. The ghost is confused about life like Adam, he wonder to figure out why he's here, why he can't leave Adam's side. When he traipses around the town at night and follows Adam to school as well as the graveyard, he gradually understands what happened. The ghost returns to its role as depression that haunts Adam when he becomes jealous with a happier-than-before Adam and decides to separate Adam from his new friends at all costs. I have read lots of books about how depression looms over people's life like a ghost and prevent them from enjoying life. By using the image of ghost, the depression problems become more specific and easy-to-understand. That's a strong point of this book since you don't always need a complicated book to portray a complicated issue.
July 9, 2018
This is a fantastic book. Usually I find books on depression and suicide either really mawkish, or simply grim for the sake of it. Whilst Tuesdays Are Just As Bad doesn't sugar coat depression and suicide, it also manages not to have either the sacharine ending or deepest vicarious glee that some books seem to end with when dealing with this topic. It's fairly obvious what's going on throughout, and how the two central characters relate to each other, but it's also a strong metaphor that doesn't get in the way or seem overwrought.
This book also made me incredibly sad. Depression is often depicted as a struggle, but I think the author really hits the blankness that it brings really well. Adam doesn't even seem to be much of a person at the start of the book - he fades in and out and is an absence in the text for some time. When he does start to appear, he's memorable for his normality. He's just a teenager like everyone else, trying to get on (or not) in the world.
I also missed an entire day of writing because of this book. An easy five stars.
This book also made me incredibly sad. Depression is often depicted as a struggle, but I think the author really hits the blankness that it brings really well. Adam doesn't even seem to be much of a person at the start of the book - he fades in and out and is an absence in the text for some time. When he does start to appear, he's memorable for his normality. He's just a teenager like everyone else, trying to get on (or not) in the world.
I also missed an entire day of writing because of this book. An easy five stars.
January 18, 2019
A beautiful, emotional story that I loved to bits.
Adam is the survivor of a suicide attempt and is living now with a quiet ghost following him. It follows the story of Adam's recovery, his ups and how they bring him to the stars... and then his downs, and how dark the days really can become.
The author captures Irish teenagehood perfectly, and a lot of the characters reminded me of people I knew so the story felt very real and authentic to me!
He portrays depressions very well also- the logistics of depressive thoughts and the reality of how it feels was captured really well and I highly enjoyed getting to know Adam and the lovely cast of characters.
I really liked the balance in the story, too- while there were a lot of very fun and happy moments, there are some very somber and emotional moments and scenes that really make your heart pound faster.
Really looking forward to reading more from this writer! :)
Adam is the survivor of a suicide attempt and is living now with a quiet ghost following him. It follows the story of Adam's recovery, his ups and how they bring him to the stars... and then his downs, and how dark the days really can become.
The author captures Irish teenagehood perfectly, and a lot of the characters reminded me of people I knew so the story felt very real and authentic to me!
He portrays depressions very well also- the logistics of depressive thoughts and the reality of how it feels was captured really well and I highly enjoyed getting to know Adam and the lovely cast of characters.
I really liked the balance in the story, too- while there were a lot of very fun and happy moments, there are some very somber and emotional moments and scenes that really make your heart pound faster.
Really looking forward to reading more from this writer! :)
March 19, 2021
I throughly enjoyed this novel and could easily be read in one sitting. Whilst it could be considered a ‘topic novel’, the development of the characters (in particular the Narrator, Adam, Aoife and Douglas) was very well done and it wasn’t overpowered by Adam’s struggles (whilst this was undoubtedly the fuel of the novel). It was also refreshing not to have a YA novel set in England or the US. Furthermore, I loved that the majority of the chapters were quite short (only a few pages) as it made it a lot more readable and enticing to continue reading. All in all, it was a great easy read that I highly recommend.
July 5, 2018
Excellent debut from a very talented writer! The always relevant subject of mental illness is dealt with very cleverly. The author gets across the importance and seriousness of the topic while also injecting some humour to the story. I thoroughly enjoyed the writing style and look forward to the next book!
February 12, 2019
Great book. Really tough subject matter to deal with and I thought the author did well with that. It’s rare I get to read books about the place I grew up so that added an extra layer of nostalgia for me.
July 16, 2018
An absolutely great debut book. Read it in one sitting. Look forward to reading more from the same author . This book made me laugh and cry.
August 30, 2018
Poignant, moving and intention. A lovely read.
August 26, 2018
Loved it. There were a few things that went unanswered,
But overall I really liked it. I found the dialogue was quite John Green-ish, maybe I’m the only one idk?
But overall I really liked it. I found the dialogue was quite John Green-ish, maybe I’m the only one idk?
June 12, 2019
Just beautiful. A must read
May 7, 2019
My one reluctant reader adored this inventive YA book-- a sort of ghost story. Will write more soon but in the meantime, highly recommend.
June 18, 2025
“Tuesdays are just as bad” tells the story of Adam, a teenager who wakes up after attempting suicide with a ghost sticking upon him. Not a very positive point to start but the story is heartwarming and perfectly shows how long, hard but rewarding the path out of depression can be.
I'm usually a fan of ghost stories and I think it's a great image to talk about depression and issues in general ("The sad ghost club" is another great example). The writing is clear and easy to read and goes straight to the point. I found it particularly interesting to have the ghost’s point of view as it allows us to see Adam, his friends, parents and the school through a different angle. Him discovering what the human world looks like is really fun and he’s more trash, honest, so it doesn’t bother him to tell us the truth while Adam lies to his parents about how he’s doing or how school happened.
The story is globally honest, it shows us both the great and bad aspects of the characters which permits us to sympathize even when they do non reproducible things. Yes, I’m talking about the ghost who was terribly toxic at the end of the book. He’s the mean voice in our head which puts us down but in a worst version, however, he’s also the one who helped Adam when he was alone by bringing a bit of joy in his life like when he tried to convince him to go out for a walk and sang the advertisement “when you can’t get a sandwich out of your head” or when they came out of their first meeting with a psychologist:“That was pointless, " said Adam.“Not true. At least we got to admire some of his terrible artwork, I said”. Plus, we can relate with the feeling of loneliness he has when Adam makes friends and starts dating Aoife. If I was a ghost, which means I couldn’t go that further from my host, could only speak to him and couldn’t touch things, I’d probably feel bad too. Anyways, it doesn’t justify his actions, just make them more understandable, and the ending greatly solves the problem by separating Adam and the ghost but neither erasing him. Depression doesn’t just disappear like a cold, you’re doing better and you learn to deal with it. And if you’re grumpy ghost appears again it doesn’t mean things have to be as bad as they were last time.
Otherwise, I liked the idea of the ghost looking like Adam was when he attempted suicide. The scene with the psychologist reading Adam’s novellas was a great foreshadowing as he deduces: “The brain and body are quite interlinked, you know. Why did you mention familiar eyes at the end?”. In general, the link between Adam writing fantastic novellas and “Tuesdays are just as bad” being in some way a fantastic story too: we’ll never know if it truly happened or if it was just a trick of Adam’s mind. By the way, Adam’s short stories are nice to read, they’re original, well written and they give us a breath in the story.
Finally, I loved the Irish vibes! Teenage films and books often take place in the US or in the UK so it’s refreshing to be somewhere else. Especially if it’s Cork, the city is beautiful. As a fan of mythologies, the mention of Banshee pleased me and I can’t stop imagining Aoife as the new wife in “Children of Lir” tale (it doesn’t suit her as she’s the original cinnamon roll but it’s fun, so, no matter).
If you’re searching for a moving but still comforting story about mental health, you found the great book!
I'm usually a fan of ghost stories and I think it's a great image to talk about depression and issues in general ("The sad ghost club" is another great example). The writing is clear and easy to read and goes straight to the point. I found it particularly interesting to have the ghost’s point of view as it allows us to see Adam, his friends, parents and the school through a different angle. Him discovering what the human world looks like is really fun and he’s more trash, honest, so it doesn’t bother him to tell us the truth while Adam lies to his parents about how he’s doing or how school happened.
The story is globally honest, it shows us both the great and bad aspects of the characters which permits us to sympathize even when they do non reproducible things. Yes, I’m talking about the ghost who was terribly toxic at the end of the book. He’s the mean voice in our head which puts us down but in a worst version, however, he’s also the one who helped Adam when he was alone by bringing a bit of joy in his life like when he tried to convince him to go out for a walk and sang the advertisement “when you can’t get a sandwich out of your head” or when they came out of their first meeting with a psychologist:“That was pointless, " said Adam.“Not true. At least we got to admire some of his terrible artwork, I said”. Plus, we can relate with the feeling of loneliness he has when Adam makes friends and starts dating Aoife. If I was a ghost, which means I couldn’t go that further from my host, could only speak to him and couldn’t touch things, I’d probably feel bad too. Anyways, it doesn’t justify his actions, just make them more understandable, and the ending greatly solves the problem by separating Adam and the ghost but neither erasing him. Depression doesn’t just disappear like a cold, you’re doing better and you learn to deal with it. And if you’re grumpy ghost appears again it doesn’t mean things have to be as bad as they were last time.
Otherwise, I liked the idea of the ghost looking like Adam was when he attempted suicide. The scene with the psychologist reading Adam’s novellas was a great foreshadowing as he deduces: “The brain and body are quite interlinked, you know. Why did you mention familiar eyes at the end?”. In general, the link between Adam writing fantastic novellas and “Tuesdays are just as bad” being in some way a fantastic story too: we’ll never know if it truly happened or if it was just a trick of Adam’s mind. By the way, Adam’s short stories are nice to read, they’re original, well written and they give us a breath in the story.
Finally, I loved the Irish vibes! Teenage films and books often take place in the US or in the UK so it’s refreshing to be somewhere else. Especially if it’s Cork, the city is beautiful. As a fan of mythologies, the mention of Banshee pleased me and I can’t stop imagining Aoife as the new wife in “Children of Lir” tale (it doesn’t suit her as she’s the original cinnamon roll but it’s fun, so, no matter).
If you’re searching for a moving but still comforting story about mental health, you found the great book!
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November 2, 2019
I just finished this young adult book, Tuesdays Are Just As Bad, by fellow Corkonian Cethan Leahy. It's honest, funny and heartwarming though some scenes are dark.
Cork teenager Adam tries to take his own life and ends up linked to a ghost of himself. He is scared and lonely, but a chance meeting of Douglas at his counsellor helps him find friendship with a group of like minded teenagers and he discovers just how good his life can be.
The scenes with the teenagers are realistic and I loved seeing them hang out on the familiar streets of Cork. This book has a strong message, but its not shoved in your face and is ultimately about friendship and loving yourself.
Cork teenager Adam tries to take his own life and ends up linked to a ghost of himself. He is scared and lonely, but a chance meeting of Douglas at his counsellor helps him find friendship with a group of like minded teenagers and he discovers just how good his life can be.
The scenes with the teenagers are realistic and I loved seeing them hang out on the familiar streets of Cork. This book has a strong message, but its not shoved in your face and is ultimately about friendship and loving yourself.
April 23, 2021
Brimming with humour, friendship and struggles, Tuesdays Are Just As Bad tells the story of a boy named Adam, who, following a failed suicide attempt, now has to live with an annoying ghost who only he can see and hear. Although dealing with the heavy theme of depression, Leahy’s use of wit makes it a truly light-hearted read. I love how the story is told from the ghost’s point of view, creating a fun and inventive atmosphere, as well as giving us a fresh perspective. Would highly recommend this novel to ages 14+. Perfect for fans of YA fiction!
June 9, 2022
I am literally in love with this book for so many reasons so I’ll list a few.
This book is literally based in the county where I live, the idea this book had is something you really never see twice in your life, it explain the Journey of the ups and downs of mental illness amazingly, the friendship is this book feels so realistic and the most , the ghost has become one of my favourite characters ever in books I’ve read because he is really just trying to figure out how he is supposed to be around in adams life throughout the book and how he realises his mistakes in the end really got to me.
This book is literally based in the county where I live, the idea this book had is something you really never see twice in your life, it explain the Journey of the ups and downs of mental illness amazingly, the friendship is this book feels so realistic and the most , the ghost has become one of my favourite characters ever in books I’ve read because he is really just trying to figure out how he is supposed to be around in adams life throughout the book and how he realises his mistakes in the end really got to me.
August 25, 2020
I loved this book. Touching, tender - and funny - story that gets to the heart of being a teenager without the aid of melodrama. (Okay, there’s one fight, but it’s over in a page.)
These kids go to school, stand around outside the local supermarket, crack jokes and make up stories. I was a teenager a L-O-N-G time ago now, but reading this brought those years rushing back so vividly. It’s a terrific book and, as far as I can tell, Cethan Leahy’s first. I hope there are many more.
These kids go to school, stand around outside the local supermarket, crack jokes and make up stories. I was a teenager a L-O-N-G time ago now, but reading this brought those years rushing back so vividly. It’s a terrific book and, as far as I can tell, Cethan Leahy’s first. I hope there are many more.
May 23, 2021
What a fabulous debut from a lovely author - this book tackles the difficult subject matter with grace without resorting to the doom and gloom of many other YA titles with the topic of depression. There is careful serious discussion but also lots of typical Irish humour and a carefully created band of witty and unique characters. I also liked the understated touch on having a POC character who was Irish who was dealing with ignorant Irish racism.
January 29, 2022
An interesting central conceit and a solid cast of characters, though the dialogue varies from fine to clunky. This book handles heavy subject matter without shying away, but skims too quickly past each moment for what it is trying to say to sink in. At times, the writing of the characters within the book found more depth than their frame narrative. If this book had only lingered like its narrator does, it might have uncovered the heart of what it was driving at, but instead it is a near miss.
October 20, 2019
I really enjoyed the perspective used in this book. I think it added a lot to the story and was the reason i liked this book sovmuch
November 3, 2019
Strong 3.5, really interesting and a unique take on a difficult topic to handle lightly.
February 11, 2020
Well written Irish YA
Well written tale about being an Irish teenager in a dark place.
Clever means of storytelling and true to a certain era
Well written tale about being an Irish teenager in a dark place.
Clever means of storytelling and true to a certain era
February 17, 2021
Ik wil graag een review schrijven, maar ik moet er even over nadenken. Komt nog.
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January 17, 2022
Trigger & Content Warnings
Suicidal ideation
Attempted suicide recounted
Hospital
Suicidal ideation
Attempted suicide recounted
Hospital
May 31, 2022
I finished this months ago. Why is Adam so relatable?
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