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A Long Way Down By Nick Hornby

Hi guys,

If you know me, you know that I'm not necessarily a big reader. A few weeks ago I called into the local charity shop to waste some time until my mam finished work, because yes, I am far to lazy to walk if I can get a lift. Anyway, I found this book. It's called a long way down by Nick Hornby. Out of all of my little finds,this is by far my favourite.

I'm not going to tell you the whole story because I really think that reading this book yourself is so important. The main plot is about four people all very different, from different backgrounds and different lives. They all met on New Year's Eve on a roof top in the centre of London. All 4 were going to committee suicide on that night. (It sounds grim but bare with me). The whole point of the story is that they didn't. It shows how they bonded and worked together for the months to follow to support each other and to try and solve the messes in their heads.

I understand that this book isn't for everyone but being a person who has had friends affected by depression and suicide, it really is an amazing read. To see what goes on in the mind of people when they are at such a low state themselves is fascinating.

Although this book is about an extremely sad topic, the writings of Nick managed to make the story very understandable and with moments of wit that makes the characters even more relatable.

The format is laid out like diary entries of each person one by one. Although the four characters met under the same circumstances, their reasons for being there were all so different and their thought processes were so individual to each person.

This book gave me a deeper understanding of people's minds and their thoughts but yet it managed to still be light reading. I can't stress enough how interesting this book is, especially if you know anyone that has been affected by depression or suicide. If you read anything this month, make it this book. Sorry if this post is a bit heavier then usual, I don't mean it to be, this topic is very close to my heart and if this book helps even one person, be it someone with depression or even a friend or family member of someone with depression it's defiantly worth it. Please like and share this post with people who may need it.
See you soon! x








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