Mental health awareness is a major need of the hour. We see many websites, NGOs, volunteers pop up everyday to help spread a word about the sensitivity of the issue. Are We All Lemmings & Snowflakes? by Holly Bourne published by Usborne is one such book.
The novel follows the story of a teenager Olive who faces bipolar disorder. She decides to attend a rehab campaign called Camp Reset. Here she comes across other teenagers who face some or the other mental illness. And soon together the gang decides to do away with their illness forever by setting up a happiness virus.
The fact that this book though deals with an extremely heavy and sensitive issue it tackles it with much care and with a sprinkle of humor. The humor is evenly spread across the pages that cracks you up. The writing is engaging and keeps you hooked. The winner of this book is the story which leaves you satisfied and with a smile on your face. When you close this book you are sure to ponder about the things you just read and the characters you just met. I took 15 days to finish this book because the characters were so endearing that I wanted to stay with them.
We all have been through that phase when in teens we faced identity crisis or depression or peer pressure, all those memories came flooding back in when I began reading this book. Of course there were no camps for us, few wrecked teens, back then but this camp felt so lively that I was totally pulled into this environs. The thing is the climax doesn’t really end the story. But rather there begins a new happy story when we turn the last page of the book.
Overall, I think you need to pick up this happy-go-lucky carnival to bring back the zeal in your life and to reminisce your teenage.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Publishers: US Bourne
Available: Amazon, Flipkart
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I love reading your book reviews and reading the books you recommend. I’m surely going to order this now.
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That’s not an easy protagonist to write about and neither would it be an easy read. But kudos to the author on doing it and by your review looks like a good read too. Will add this to my tbr.
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Just a few days ago a friend of mine mentioned this book to me. She was all praising the book and how the characters are described in it. I had asked her to lend me this book after reading. After reading your review I am more interested to read what’s inside it.
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A 4 star from you is a lot! Now I know what I am going to pick up next! I was going to ask you to suggest me a book that has a good storyline and humour and this is it!
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As usual your book reviews make me go and Google a bit more about the book. The name also has me
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As usual your book reviews make me go and Google a bit more about the book. This book’s name is quite catchy too.
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It sounds such an optimistic read, when people with similar disorders plan to bring in happiness in their lives. Inspirational, sensitive and a positive read.
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Love the way you had mentioned about not wanting to let go of the lovely characters. Thanks again for your honest review
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I have not read any book on mental health awareness but I do believe that we should support everyone as most problems get solved by talking or otherwise some people can get onto depression. If anyone needs medical support, they shouldn’t hide or avoid just because of society.
Coming to the book, it’s a great idea to present a heavy topic with a sprinkle of humour. Good that the book was able to keep you interested till the end. 4 star rating is keeping me intrigued and I would love to read this.
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It a realistic, honest view on mental health. An author whose books I’ve never been disappointed in! I can’t wait to read this.
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The plot sounds intriguing, and the positive approach towards lives via happiness virus is needed for mental health. This sounds a must read
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