All the Things We Never Said

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The book has three points of view but it is easy to distinguish between them as they each have distinct voices and personalities. All three girls are struggling yet when they meet each other, even they cannot understand why the others would want to commit suicide and I thought it was so important to see that. That just by looking at someone, even if they are smiling and laughing, they could still be drowning inside. They could still be struggling to cope with everything that is happening in their life. So it’s important not to dismiss someone, just because they look okay. The chapters of one character (Olivia) are written in verse and the author does an incredible job with it - even though these chapters are probably shorter than the others, I found I read them more slowly because I had to pause every few seconds to marvel at Rahman's genius (and simmer with a tad bit of jealousy, OK I admit it). I loved the characters and I actually didn't have a favourite, I loved them all equally. The three girls personality's were all completely different, Mehreen was really smart and an amazing artist. Cara was the headstrong girl who was never afraid of getting into a fight and sometimes because she's so headstrong she would say the wrong thing that would offend people. Lastly Olivia was basically the rich, posh, popular girl with an amazing fashion sense. With that aside I have just one other criticism; all the mentally ill protagonists are female. I feel like at least 1 should have been male out of the 3. Male mental health is almost always sidelined and this book could have been a great opportunity for rep that was sadly missed.

This book was rlly good. The characters were all lovely, the rep was excellent and the plot was gripping. I liked the diversity of all the characters and their issues, and not just the main characters but their families too. V průběhu čtení mě chvílemi dost mrazilo. Představte si, že jste ve fast foodu a u stolku vedle sedí tři holky. Kamarádky, řeknete si. Možná si jich ani vůbec nevšimnete. Jenže co když se ty kamarádky seznámily skrz společné nutkání se zabít a právě teď přede všemi a před nikým sepisují dopisy na rozloučenou rodičům? Může to být kdokoliv. Co když ten člověk,co sedí naproti vám v metru,jede metrem naposled?\\ . This element is not the only one that draws from Greek tragedies, since Ishii also includes a scene of catharsis, although, once more in a Japanese movie, the director seems to miss a number of times he could end the film, even in the 90 minutes of its duration. The second significant fault in the narrative lies with the many flash forwards, all of which are communicated with title cards, which become a bit problematic due to their frequency, although this could be attributed to the restricted nature of the production. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an advance reading copy in exchange for an honest review!

Trošku mě mrzí, že anotace na přebalu knihy prozrazuje hodně z děje, myslím, že bych byla z akce mnohem víc překvapená, kdybych anotaci nečetla, na druhou stranu tomu rozumím, tohle rozhodně čtenáře přiláká. Anxiety and depression are illnesses, right? Not everyone accepts that, but it's scientifically correct. So anxiety is making you feel like this and depression is making you want to do this. The thing with mental illness is that it dominates your mind, pushes out everything that was originally there. So you could argue that it's not you making this decision, it's the anxiety and depression. Or your 'Chaos'." I first read Yasmin’s short story in A Change is Gonna Come and really loved it so I was really looking forward to reading her debut book. So I knew as soon as I heard about this book that I would love it and it did not disappoint!

It's well written, it's believable and real, I love that the author emphasize the importance of not only professional help but also of healthy relationships and open conversation within friends and family. A tak se přihlásí na stránku MementoMori, která má určit čas i způsob jejich smrti a přidělí jim kamaráda na sebevraždu. A tak se Mehrín, Cara a Olivia seznámí a zjistí, že společně mohou být jedna druhé oporou. Jenže už není cesty zpět.Another important theme throughout the book was friendship. How having true, understanding friends, who don’t judge you can help you get through your worst times and even save your life. Having friends that you can open up to about your mental health and they will be there for you. That’s the friendship that they found in each other, when they felt that they couldn’t speak to anyone about how they were feeling, and what made them realise that actually they want to live. There does however need to be a balance, that although friends can help you a lot it is still important to seek professional help. I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. All The Things We Never Said by Yasmin Rahman Cara lost her father and the ability to walk due to a fatal car accident a few months ago. Her once friends have stopped visiting her, she doesn't attend school anymore, and her mum has become obsessively paranoid for her safety and cannot leave her side for more than six seconds. PDF / EPUB File Name: All_the_Things_We_Never_Said_-_Yasmin_Rahman.pdf, All_the_Things_We_Never_Said_-_Yasmin_Rahman.epub It seems like a miracle when they sign their lives away to 'mementomori.com'; it seems like their fantasies of escaping this world can finally become an actuality.

Trigger Warnings: Suicide, suicidal thoughts, suicide pact, self harm (cutting), sexual abuse, attempted rape and mentions of past rape, death of a family member, private photos going viral. Mehreen is such a wonderful character, she’s unapologetically, unflinchingly Muslim. We see her pray and talk about how that helps her, we even get a scene where the girls go out for a meal and they find somewhere halal so Mehreen can eat and I loved that Cara and Olivia were so understanding and accepting of it. I know how you can feel so left out if you’re the only Muslim in the group. But one of my favourite things that Yasmin spoke about is something that is SO IMPORTANT when speaking about mental health and especially suicide in Muslim communities. That Mehreen did not commit suicide because of her love for Allah, and that takes strength. As stated on the terms and conditions, the three of them are forced to establish a suicide pact, and are required to complete a series of challenges before their termination date. The very important thing I learned about this book is don’t be scared to voice out. Just find your voice. Be brave and do what you gotta do.Armistice Day: A Collection of Remembrance - Spark Interest and Educate Children about Historical Moments Three suicidal teens find reasons to live when they develop friendships while preparing for their ends.