Walton, Julia Words on Bathroom Walls. 288 pages. Random
House 2017. $18. Language: R (95 swears,
5 ‘f’) Mature Content: PG-13 (Semi- graphic depiction of sex, frank sexual
discussions, and an in depth look at mental illness) Violence: PG (One instance
of mild violence)
Adam is just trying to get through high school with minimal
drama. He wants to go to homecoming, have friends, and spend time with Maya, a
girl who’s become his closest friend and maybe something more. There’s just one
problem. Adam is dealing with experimenting on a new drug trial to help him
with his schizophrenia and the one thing most important to him is that Maya
never finds out, even though all he wants is for her to understand and accept
him for who he is.
Words on Bathroom Walls has a premise that has not been
uncommon in the young adult genre as of late, but the execution is what makes
it stand out in the sea of contemporaries that have come out recently. From the
intriguing second person narrative, the humorous and complex voice of Adam, to
the empathetic look at living with mental illness, this book sets itself apart
and manages to stay engaging throughout the whole of it.
HS – OPTIONAL. Jewels
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