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Jan 12, 2021Teenage_Reader rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Definitely one of the best books on mental illness that I've read! It's real and deep and truly touching. This book will certainly challenge you to think! However, I feel the need to warn you of the frequent usage of strong language and…
Aug 29, 2018the_Bo0kworm rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful book.
Aug 05, 2017SCL_Justin rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
One of the things I enjoy about Young Adult literature is how much fantasy and science fiction there is in the category. The whole “it’s a world like ours, but plucky protagonist discovers there are dragons in human form” kind of thing.…
Mar 19, 2017
I read Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock in one night because I couldn't put it down. The book follows Leonard Peacock, a troubled 17-year-old boy suffering from depression who plans to kill his ex-best friend, Asher, and then himself, on his…
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Mar 09, 2017secondhandrose rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Although the subject matter was bleak this was really well composed and included some laugh out loud moments. Very deftly handled ending.
Sep 21, 2016JCLDebbieF rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Wow what a sad story this was! Told in the voice of a morose, yet incredibly intelligent teenage boy, we're given a raw look into the road to suicide, and how depression affects your thoughts.
Jul 24, 2016finn75 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This book makes me remember how awful it is to be a teenager. You are so sensitive and vulnerable and dependent on the will and opinions of others. This book ultimately is a story of hope. That you can be at the bottom but you must always…
Feb 11, 2016LPL_AdamL rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I wish I could transport myself in to this story so that I could sit with Leonard Peacock and just be his friend. What a lonely, despondent, and unusual character! I connected with Leonard on a deeper level than I do with most characters…
stceceilia
Sep 30, 2015stceceilia rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Brilliant book. I really liked how the book ended, i felt it wrapped things up really well and was realistic. Would definitely recommend this book, especially for teens contemplating suicide. It was a deeply moving book and was on the edge…
Jun 25, 2014MegK rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I have next to nothing in common with Leonard Peacock. But thanks to Matthew Quick's outstandingly realistic narration, I felt able to connect with him and really empathize with his situation. The trigger for Leonard's plans of…
Cynthia_N
Apr 29, 2014Cynthia_N rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Powerful story! Everyone who deals with teenagers should read this book, including teenagers. Leonard is a loner who has reached the end of his rope and has decided to kill another teenager and then kill himself. It's all going to…
Mar 17, 2014KateHillier rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Today is Leonard Peacock's 18th birthday. He has three presents to give to other people before he does the two things he really wants: to shoot his former best friend and then shoot himself. You know the reason why he wants to kill his ex…
Jan 31, 2014JCLChrisK rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
It seems strange to say that a book narrated by a character taking us through his final day--his eighteenth birthday, which he plans to end with a murder-suicide--could be so captivating, entertaining, and even enjoyable, but Leonard is…
Nov 12, 2013JCLRachelSH rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Yowza, what a tricky subject. Matthew Quick's follow up to the charming The Silver Linings Playbook chronicles one day in the life of Leonard Peacock, a gifted and troubled high school student who plans to take out his ex best friend with…
Oct 31, 201321288003735319 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Truly a beautiful book. Quick strings together a masterpiece made of the thoughts hopes and fears we didn't know anyone else had. An amazing and memorable read.
Oct 22, 2013JCLJoF rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Leonard's voice rings true - disturbed, hurting, hopeful - as he narrates his final goodbyes before he commits murder-suicide. Author Quick is able to create an authentic voice that is somehow awful and sympathetic at the same time.