A review by queenfury
Suicide Notes by Michael Thomas Ford

dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Because here's the weird thing: Sometimes I wish I could stay here forever. It's like being in a castle with a moat around it. Sure, it's a castle filled with crazy people, but at least no one can get in unless we let them in. Of course, we can't get out either, but when you think about it, what's so great about being out there? There's too much out there that can hurt you. In here you don't have to worry about it.

this book wasn't particularly well written nor enjoyable to read, and i can't honestly say i liked anything about it. the reveal that jeff attempted over
a boy rejecting him
was disappointingly obvious, but it was written at a time where everyone was talking about suicide rates amongst gay youths. so whilst i can't say that reading this book in 2025 left much of an impression on me, had i read it in 2008 as part of the target demographic, i think it might have become a novel i would hold dear.
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