Read this!
This is a book review.
This book is not on the booklist for the summer reading club.
Personally I think that this is one of the best books I have ever read.
The book is entitled: Suicide Notes and it is by the author Michael Thomas Ford.
The book is a fast paced, witty, and insightful novel about a young man who has attempted suicide and is now having to spend 45 days in the psych ward of his local hospital.
The novel is 45 chapters long and each chapters is a day in his life at the hospital.
Written in first person our narrator tells us about life inside the hospital, about the other patients, the nurses and doctors, the other staff, but what he neglects to mention is why he is there and what events brought him to the point of taking his life.
As the 45 days progress we come to get to know our narrator and learn about him as he learns about himself.
This is an excellently written novel that I found to be very satisfying. The characters seemed real to me and the situations they were in also mirrored reality, but without being boring.
I think this book is very much worth reading. I am already planning on reading it again.
Jr. Mint is a youth librarian with the Toronto Public Library, mainly because he refuses to grow up. He reads as much esoteric stuff as he can.
152 thoughts on “Read this!”
Sounds like a worthy enough book! I’m going to give it a try!
Sounds like a worthy enough book! I’m going to give it a try!
Sounds good! I’ll try to find it in the library next time I go.
Sounds good! I’ll try to find it in the library next time I go.
sounds good! think ill check it out when i go to the library for sure
sounds good! think ill check it out when i go to the library for sure
sounds like a really good book.
sounds like a really good book.
This book sounds good ! : ) !
I put it on hold so I’m just waiting to read it !
This book sounds good ! : ) !
I put it on hold so I’m just waiting to read it !
Wow! The title totally catches me! I absolutely love to read books that have a great plot, and lesson. It sounds great! I’ll make sure to put it on hold 🙂
Wow! The title totally catches me! I absolutely love to read books that have a great plot, and lesson. It sounds great! I’ll make sure to put it on hold 🙂
wow..it sounds like a movie plot
wow..it sounds like a movie plot
I need to read some interesting books soon…and the title seems enticing enough.I’m gonna put it on hold.
I need to read some interesting books soon…and the title seems enticing enough.I’m gonna put it on hold.
That does sound like a pretty intruiging book. The cover and title are also interesting. I mean, the words “Suicide Notes” don’t seem to match up with the baby blue background and the noraml looking trash can… It makes me want to give it a try!
…Btw, I know that we’re “not supposed to judge books by their covers”, but as my friend once said, aren’t covers made to represent the stories inside them?
That does sound like a pretty intruiging book. The cover and title are also interesting. I mean, the words “Suicide Notes” don’t seem to match up with the baby blue background and the noraml looking trash can… It makes me want to give it a try!
…Btw, I know that we’re “not supposed to judge books by their covers”, but as my friend once said, aren’t covers made to represent the stories inside them?
Hey Edmee
You are right, that you are not supposed to judge a book by its cover – but that cover does have a great deal to do with selling the book.
Hey Edmee
You are right, that you are not supposed to judge a book by its cover – but that cover does have a great deal to do with selling the book.
Sounds Cool, I am gonna put it on hold
Sounds Cool, I am gonna put it on hold
the book sounds cool…the title is pretty interesting too
the book sounds cool…the title is pretty interesting too
Seems as if the idea of the book has a lot of potential and should create quite a bit of interest. Hopefully, though, the story will realistically reflect the emotions of someone who has almost committed suicide. It’s a very precarious subject; I hope to read the book and see how it turns out.
Seems as if the idea of the book has a lot of potential and should create quite a bit of interest. Hopefully, though, the story will realistically reflect the emotions of someone who has almost committed suicide. It’s a very precarious subject; I hope to read the book and see how it turns out.
The cover is definitely an eye-catcher. I’d like to read it too!
The cover is definitely an eye-catcher. I’d like to read it too!
I remember I once did an english project on the topic of suicide. It was hard for me to relate to a suicidal one’s feelings but gradually, i began to understand more and more through research. Coming upon this book, I hope after reading I can be able to understand more of the things that I didn’t quite understand through my project and therefore look forward to reading it!
I remember I once did an english project on the topic of suicide. It was hard for me to relate to a suicidal one’s feelings but gradually, i began to understand more and more through research. Coming upon this book, I hope after reading I can be able to understand more of the things that I didn’t quite understand through my project and therefore look forward to reading it!
Has anybody entered the secret code obtained from a book mark and if they have, what are we supposed to do in order to be entered for the prize
Has anybody entered the secret code obtained from a book mark and if they have, what are we supposed to do in order to be entered for the prize
Adesuwa: The secret code can be entered in the TOP SECRET area of the site, but it’s not necessary to do so to be entered for the prize.
See the “Prizes” area for how you become eligible for this year’s prizes.
Adesuwa: The secret code can be entered in the TOP SECRET area of the site, but it’s not necessary to do so to be entered for the prize.
See the “Prizes” area for how you become eligible for this year’s prizes.
i’ll remember to check this book out nexx time i go to the library…
i’ll remember to check this book out nexx time i go to the library…
hospital, death, cliched, but still disireable! I’ll defenately check it out~!
hospital, death, cliched, but still disireable! I’ll defenately check it out~!
I’ll put a hold on this book for sure
I’ll put a hold on this book for sure
I put a hold on this book. I can’t wait to get it.
I put a hold on this book. I can’t wait to get it.
You guys should try reading, “The Five People You Meet in Heaven”. It’s great.
You guys should try reading, “The Five People You Meet in Heaven”. It’s great.
“The Sisterhood of The Traveling Pants” is an awesome book.
“The Sisterhood of The Traveling Pants” is an awesome book.
This sound so cool. I think there’s gonna be a movie of this book soon. It’s soo cool. I can’t wait to read it.
This sound so cool. I think there’s gonna be a movie of this book soon. It’s soo cool. I can’t wait to read it.
This is soo cool. So many people want to put a hold on Suicide Notes, but there’s like only 10 holds on it. Surprising! So put a hold on it fast, to get it fast! Hope this helps.
This is soo cool. So many people want to put a hold on Suicide Notes, but there’s like only 10 holds on it. Surprising! So put a hold on it fast, to get it fast! Hope this helps.
The Awakening By Kelly Armstrong is such a great book. It’s pretty new and interesting.
The Awakening By Kelly Armstrong is such a great book. It’s pretty new and interesting.
I read like half of Idential already, and it’s awesome! It’s the coolest thing. The book is witten in the form of poems about these twin. It soo cool.
I read like half of Idential already, and it’s awesome! It’s the coolest thing. The book is witten in the form of poems about these twin. It soo cool.
luvvv the title… sounds sooo catchy, and interesting… wanna read it!!!
luvvv the title… sounds sooo catchy, and interesting… wanna read it!!!
I’ve actully read this book…. recommeded my one of my friends and its a really great books.
I totally agree it is really satifising!TO be honest, it isn’t one of my favourite books and its not one of my worsts it just average but that doesn’t matter what i think its just my opion this book is great and fantastic so everybody should give it a try!!And the author is good at writing you can almost visulize this book?
I’ve actully read this book…. recommeded my one of my friends and its a really great books.
I totally agree it is really satifising!TO be honest, it isn’t one of my favourite books and its not one of my worsts it just average but that doesn’t matter what i think its just my opion this book is great and fantastic so everybody should give it a try!!And the author is good at writing you can almost visulize this book?
sounds like a really interesting and face to face with reality type of book…
sounds good 😀
sounds like a really interesting and face to face with reality type of book…
sounds good 😀
oh and if you guys like the book The Five People You Meet In Heaven then you’re probably going to like the book The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
and they’re making a movie for The lovely bones too…can’t wait to watch it, i think its gonna be great 😀
oh and if you guys like the book The Five People You Meet In Heaven then you’re probably going to like the book The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
and they’re making a movie for The lovely bones too…can’t wait to watch it, i think its gonna be great 😀
I know this is a really random thing to be saying on this blog but….
I just wanna say thanks to the contributors and organizers of the Word Out! 2009 program…honestly thanks guys for your time and i think this i a really creative idea which promotes us teens to read more and discuss it with others who like to read as well 😀
thanks again
I know this is a really random thing to be saying on this blog but….
I just wanna say thanks to the contributors and organizers of the Word Out! 2009 program…honestly thanks guys for your time and i think this i a really creative idea which promotes us teens to read more and discuss it with others who like to read as well 😀
thanks again
this sounds like a excellent book !!!!!!
this sounds like a excellent book !!!!!!
i want to read it, so that’s why i put it on my hold.can’t wait.
i want to read it, so that’s why i put it on my hold.can’t wait.
hmmm.. the book does seem like a pretty good book that i will read and but i have a question, why are all the books featured sad and depressing about kids that want to commit suicide?
just wondering 🙂
hmmm.. the book does seem like a pretty good book that i will read and but i have a question, why are all the books featured sad and depressing about kids that want to commit suicide?
just wondering 🙂
o btw, just wondering if anyone read the book “cut” i saw it but never got to reading it.
in heard it was really good.
o btw, just wondering if anyone read the book “cut” i saw it but never got to reading it.
in heard it was really good.
sounds like a book i would totaly read
gnna try and put it on hold asap!!! 😛
sounds like a book i would totaly read
gnna try and put it on hold asap!!! 😛
OMG..i just put this on hold n can’t wait till i read it…mii friendzz said tat this book is really good n after i read the summary i was like i need 2 read this book
OMG..i just put this on hold n can’t wait till i read it…mii friendzz said tat this book is really good n after i read the summary i was like i need 2 read this book
I am really excited to read this. I hope it turns out as good as I hope!
I am really excited to read this. I hope it turns out as good as I hope!
This books sounds worthy of reading. It kind of reminds me of “Girl, Interrupted”. I love reading about self-discovery, so I’ll give this book a try. Thanks!
This books sounds worthy of reading. It kind of reminds me of “Girl, Interrupted”. I love reading about self-discovery, so I’ll give this book a try. Thanks!
I really like the books written by Ellen Hopkins. They are written in this kind of poetry/story style, and they are all about teen issues that people face. They are really good and whene you read them, you understand the feelings inside the protagonist. Some of the books i have read that are written by her are called Identical, Burned, and Crank.
I really like the books written by Ellen Hopkins. They are written in this kind of poetry/story style, and they are all about teen issues that people face. They are really good and whene you read them, you understand the feelings inside the protagonist. Some of the books i have read that are written by her are called Identical, Burned, and Crank.
Identical is written about a twin that is sexually abused by her father, and the other twin that yearns for her father’s love. It ends really suprisingly, and it is an ending that no one would even think of. Crank is about a girl who visits her father and gets addicted to drugs through a boy she met. Eventually, she becomes pregnant, and she has to deal with it. However, the book i like the best is Burned. It is about a girl who lives with a super strict Christian family, and how when she lives with her aunt, she finds a guy that she likes and he likes her. She gets pregnant, and the guy comes to take her back. They get into a car crash and she loses both the baby and the guy that she loves. She is then faced by her family that tell her she deserves it. This story ends with a giant cliffhanger ending, but makes the conclusion obvious about what she will do next. Seriously, anyone who likes books or poetry about deep issues should really, really read this book.
Identical is written about a twin that is sexually abused by her father, and the other twin that yearns for her father’s love. It ends really suprisingly, and it is an ending that no one would even think of. Crank is about a girl who visits her father and gets addicted to drugs through a boy she met. Eventually, she becomes pregnant, and she has to deal with it. However, the book i like the best is Burned. It is about a girl who lives with a super strict Christian family, and how when she lives with her aunt, she finds a guy that she likes and he likes her. She gets pregnant, and the guy comes to take her back. They get into a car crash and she loses both the baby and the guy that she loves. She is then faced by her family that tell her she deserves it. This story ends with a giant cliffhanger ending, but makes the conclusion obvious about what she will do next. Seriously, anyone who likes books or poetry about deep issues should really, really read this book.
Another book i read is so cool! The book is called A Stir of Bones by Nina Kiriki Hoffman. This book is a prequel to the real series. It is about a girl named Susan who has to act like a mannequin in her own home because of her father. Her father has twisted her mind from a very young age, making her behave perfectly, or else he would beat up her mother in front of her. She goes under severe psycological trauma, and with the help of a magical haunted house reveals herself and helps her heal her mother. This book involves magic(the true kind), and deep issues about suicide and spouse abuse.
Another book i read is so cool! The book is called A Stir of Bones by Nina Kiriki Hoffman. This book is a prequel to the real series. It is about a girl named Susan who has to act like a mannequin in her own home because of her father. Her father has twisted her mind from a very young age, making her behave perfectly, or else he would beat up her mother in front of her. She goes under severe psycological trauma, and with the help of a magical haunted house reveals herself and helps her heal her mother. This book involves magic(the true kind), and deep issues about suicide and spouse abuse.
i’ll try to read it
i’ll try to read it
At first I thought this was a kind of anthology of suicide notes, like the PostSecret books or something (I know it sounds morbid, but such a thing would probably be very interesting to read). But despite being disappointed by the actual description, the book still sounds pretty interesting… maybe I’ll put it on hold (though with everybody else doing the same, it’ll probably take forever :P)
At first I thought this was a kind of anthology of suicide notes, like the PostSecret books or something (I know it sounds morbid, but such a thing would probably be very interesting to read). But despite being disappointed by the actual description, the book still sounds pretty interesting… maybe I’ll put it on hold (though with everybody else doing the same, it’ll probably take forever :P)
the title really captchered my attention im looking forward to reading it
the title really captchered my attention im looking forward to reading it
sounds good.looking forward to read it too.
sounds good.looking forward to read it too.
i think this book will be great!
i think this book will be great!
Wow! This sounds really interesting indeed. The title itself is enough to capture our attention. I have a feeling that I am about to read a great piece of literature!
Wow! This sounds really interesting indeed. The title itself is enough to capture our attention. I have a feeling that I am about to read a great piece of literature!
i read the title and i desided im going to read it right away xD
well, when i get the chance too atleast 🙂
i read the title and i desided im going to read it right away xD
well, when i get the chance too atleast 🙂
I just finished reading ‘Initation’ by Alex Duval. A Vampire Beach sequel of Bloodlust.
In this book, there is a boy neme Jason Freeman who is getting the hang of DeVere Heights (high school). Then his life from his past pays an unexpected visit in the form of his old friend Tyler.
Jason is surprised but psyched to see a familiar face. he realizes that Tyler is running from some kind of crisis. Having his friend around turns out to be a downer. *Tyler doesn’t know that DeVere Heights has a vampire council at that school and is about to literally put himself in mortal danger*
I just finished reading ‘Initation’ by Alex Duval. A Vampire Beach sequel of Bloodlust.
In this book, there is a boy neme Jason Freeman who is getting the hang of DeVere Heights (high school). Then his life from his past pays an unexpected visit in the form of his old friend Tyler.
Jason is surprised but psyched to see a familiar face. he realizes that Tyler is running from some kind of crisis. Having his friend around turns out to be a downer. *Tyler doesn’t know that DeVere Heights has a vampire council at that school and is about to literally put himself in mortal danger*
The title gives it all away…
this book will now go on to my “TO READ” list
hope i enjoy it!!!!!!
The title gives it all away…
this book will now go on to my “TO READ” list
hope i enjoy it!!!!!!
I agreee with you Sarah the Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants is AMAZING!!! I love allll of their 4 books..
I agreee with you Sarah the Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants is AMAZING!!! I love allll of their 4 books..
Oo also the movie is gooood as well, but i enjoyed the book more .. the 1st movie was wayy better den the second
Oo also the movie is gooood as well, but i enjoyed the book more .. the 1st movie was wayy better den the second
I wonder if their coming out with a 3rd movie? or a 5th book? anyone hear anything?
I wonder if their coming out with a 3rd movie? or a 5th book? anyone hear anything?
Sounds interesting! Maybe I’ll check it out.
Sounds interesting! Maybe I’ll check it out.
As soon as i read the title i was captured. most likely i’m going to borrow this book and read it and probaly like it too
As soon as i read the title i was captured. most likely i’m going to borrow this book and read it and probaly like it too
and i’m amazed at how many people seem to like this book from the get go, pretty amazing
and i’m amazed at how many people seem to like this book from the get go, pretty amazing
Oooo want to read this book…
Oooo want to read this book…
This seems like quite a fantastice book as soon as i saw the title page and the title. i was instantly interested. so i’ll probaly put a hold on it
This seems like quite a fantastice book as soon as i saw the title page and the title. i was instantly interested. so i’ll probaly put a hold on it
Though this is not my typical read i’m actually quite excited about it and can’t wait
Though this is not my typical read i’m actually quite excited about it and can’t wait
Same here i rarley read any books with this type of style in writing but i think i’ll give this one a chance ’cause it just seems to interesting to pass up
Same here i rarley read any books with this type of style in writing but i think i’ll give this one a chance ’cause it just seems to interesting to pass up
Well i decided to out a hold on it and i’m just hoping it’ll come soon so i can finally read it for myslf
Well i decided to out a hold on it and i’m just hoping it’ll come soon so i can finally read it for myslf
I’m glad i was finally able to put a hold on it now i’m just waiting for it to come
I’m glad i was finally able to put a hold on it now i’m just waiting for it to come
Ok just a few more days. i hpe it’s a good as most people think it is
Ok just a few more days. i hpe it’s a good as most people think it is
Yes i jsut got the call and i’ll be getting this book soon
Yes i jsut got the call and i’ll be getting this book soon
Suicide notes seems like a very intresting book so i can’t wait to read it
Suicide notes seems like a very intresting book so i can’t wait to read it
This book sounds like a good read. The setting reminds me of Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen, and memoir that details her almost two – year stint in an “aylum”, for lack of a better term, during which she goes through a journey of self discovery – while batling neurosis. It’s heavy subject matter, but conversely, a light, insensitive and at times hilarious read. The similarities in plot between the two novels has really interested me, I will definitely read Suicide Notes! Thanks for the review 🙂
This book sounds like a good read. The setting reminds me of Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen, and memoir that details her almost two – year stint in an “aylum”, for lack of a better term, during which she goes through a journey of self discovery – while batling neurosis. It’s heavy subject matter, but conversely, a light, insensitive and at times hilarious read. The similarities in plot between the two novels has really interested me, I will definitely read Suicide Notes! Thanks for the review 🙂
Amazing it’s nice to read a post that actually has some incentive in it. lol but ya suicide note is surley a book with some weight and acutally meaning in it. and i’m sure it’s a good read
Amazing it’s nice to read a post that actually has some incentive in it. lol but ya suicide note is surley a book with some weight and acutally meaning in it. and i’m sure it’s a good read
Wow this book has some good lessons in it
Wow this book has some good lessons in it
I hope to find another book like it
I hope to find another book like it
Truly funderful 😉
Truly funderful 😉
Sucide notes, can be a book that definately opens up thoughts for other people.
Sucide notes, can be a book that definately opens up thoughts for other people.
So i think people should definately read this, ’cause it’ll defiantely help them out in case they needed it
So i think people should definately read this, ’cause it’ll defiantely help them out in case they needed it
Sounds Good! Lemme give it a try!
Sounds Good! Lemme give it a try!
i personly think this book is ganna be sad but anyway it might be good
i personly think this book is ganna be sad but anyway it might be good