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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed this book. Julia writes is an engaging and humorous way. I really bought into Adam’s story. I cringed when he did, laughed out loud at moments, and almost teared up.
If you liked The Fault in Our Stars or Five Feet Apart but don’t care for the sappy-ness of those stories I think you’ll enjoy this one.
Adam is starting at a new school after being put in a drug trial for schizophrenia. The book is written as if Adam is writing to his therapist because he refuses to talk during the actual therapy session. The story was a fast read, well paced, and enjoyable all around.
I was actually sad to see it end so soon.
If you liked The Fault in Our Stars or Five Feet Apart but don’t care for the sappy-ness of those stories I think you’ll enjoy this one.
Adam is starting at a new school after being put in a drug trial for schizophrenia. The book is written as if Adam is writing to his therapist because he refuses to talk during the actual therapy session. The story was a fast read, well paced, and enjoyable all around.
I was actually sad to see it end so soon.
I picked up Words on Bathroom Walls fresh off of the devastating DNF that was Made You Up, by Francesca Zappia I had just finished Eliza and Her Monsters, which is a beautiful masterpiece of literary fiction, and I had such high hopes for Zappia’s first book. I was disappointed to discover that Zappia had not really researched schizophrenia at all. This all to say, going into Words, my expectations were not high.
I found myself pleasantly surprised.....
Read more:
https://therealityofbooks.wordpress.com/2018/02/22/words-on-bathroom-walls-by-julia-walton/
I found myself pleasantly surprised.....
Read more:
https://therealityofbooks.wordpress.com/2018/02/22/words-on-bathroom-walls-by-julia-walton/
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I read this book in roughly a day, and I was incredibly moved by this insightful and often hilarious look at what's its like to be a typical teenage boy...who happens to be able to see things that aren't really there.
I was so moved by Adam's journey understanding himself and others. A great read.
I was so moved by Adam's journey understanding himself and others. A great read.
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Full review with quotes on the blog
As a psychology major, I'm always fascinated with YA books that feature mental illness, which is why I immediately requested this one when I saw the synopsis, and this book did not disappoint. However, I can only give this book 4 stars because it felt kind of flat and didn't really capture my emotions that way other books did.
Words on Bathroom Walls centers on Adam, who was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia, and thereafter was sent to another school because of the bullying from his previous school. As a result, he kept his condition a secret from his classmates in this new school while he is undergoing this new drug trial. In this new school, he meets Maya, whom he slowly falls in love with. However, the threat of a bully is still present.
Words on Bathroom Walls, in my opinion, did a good job at portraying what schizophrenia is. I'm not an expert on the subject, but based on what I know the portrayal is pretty accurate. Adam was only able to distinguish visions from reality upon starting medication. Moreover, although he knows they're only visions, they still feel real to him. I think that's really what schizophrenia is like.
I think my favorite character in this book is the step-father. Many would think that Maya is a great character for understanding and supporting Adam all the way through, and I think that she's great, but I think the step-father is the best character. He sort of just lingers there most of the time, not exactly knowing how to interact with Adam, but you know that deep down he loves the kid. He may not always show it, most likely because he doesn't know how to, but he's definitely there ready to defend Adam when it matters the most.
Overall, the book was a good one, I just didn't connect to it in an emotional way. I absolutely love the portrayal of both schizophrenia and family in this novel, and I recommend this to anyone who would want to delve into the mind of someone with schizophrenia for a few hours to know what it feels like.
As a psychology major, I'm always fascinated with YA books that feature mental illness, which is why I immediately requested this one when I saw the synopsis, and this book did not disappoint. However, I can only give this book 4 stars because it felt kind of flat and didn't really capture my emotions that way other books did.
Words on Bathroom Walls centers on Adam, who was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia, and thereafter was sent to another school because of the bullying from his previous school. As a result, he kept his condition a secret from his classmates in this new school while he is undergoing this new drug trial. In this new school, he meets Maya, whom he slowly falls in love with. However, the threat of a bully is still present.
Words on Bathroom Walls, in my opinion, did a good job at portraying what schizophrenia is. I'm not an expert on the subject, but based on what I know the portrayal is pretty accurate. Adam was only able to distinguish visions from reality upon starting medication. Moreover, although he knows they're only visions, they still feel real to him. I think that's really what schizophrenia is like.
I think my favorite character in this book is the step-father. Many would think that Maya is a great character for understanding and supporting Adam all the way through, and I think that she's great, but I think the step-father is the best character. He sort of just lingers there most of the time, not exactly knowing how to interact with Adam, but you know that deep down he loves the kid. He may not always show it, most likely because he doesn't know how to, but he's definitely there ready to defend Adam when it matters the most.
Overall, the book was a good one, I just didn't connect to it in an emotional way. I absolutely love the portrayal of both schizophrenia and family in this novel, and I recommend this to anyone who would want to delve into the mind of someone with schizophrenia for a few hours to know what it feels like.