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Suicide Notes

Michael Thomas Ford
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Suicide Notes

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2008

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Michael Thomas Ford

Suicide Notes

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

295

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Psych Ward • Contemporary

Publication Year

2008

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Suicide Notes by Michael Thomas Ford follows a teenager's 45-day journey in a psychiatric hospital after an attempted suicide. The story explores the protagonist's experiences, interactions with other patients, and personal growth.

Melancholic

Emotional

Bittersweet

Challenging

Humorous

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Suicide Notes by Michael Thomas Ford offers an engaging and authentic portrayal of a teenager's struggle with mental health. Many readers appreciated the book's dark humor and relatable protagonist. However, some found the handling of sensitive topics too superficial or upsetting. Overall, it’s praised for its honest and thought-provoking narrative, despite these criticisms.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Suicide Notes?

Readers who appreciate dark humor and poignant explorations of mental health will enjoy Suicide Notes by Michael Thomas Ford. Fans of novels like Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher and It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini will find this book compelling and relatable.

Book Details
Pages

295

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Psych Ward • Contemporary

Publication Year

2008

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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