Perdonami, Leonard Peacock

I imagined all of my blood flowing out into the snow and watching it turn a beautiful crimson color as Philadelphians walked by in a great hurry, not even pasuing to admire the beauty of red snow, let alone register the fact that a high school kid was dying right in front of their eyes. I don't k

re-read in 2019 ok I’ve officially decided that anybody who loves The Perks of Being a Wallflower should actually drop everything and read this book right now first read in 2014 Read this book if you want to be very emotionally invested in finding out why a high school teacher doesn't roll up his slee Leggi tutto

I remember the day when Columbine happened. Of course, there have been school shootings before, and school shooting since, but as a young teen at the time, Columbine was the event that hit home...why? Because the people involved could easily have been me, or my friends. It was so covered by the medi Leggi tutto

Leonard Peacock wants to die. But before he commits suicide, he wants to kill somebody. Other than himself. His former best friend, Asher, for the harm he has caused him in the past. Now I don’t want to jinx anything—perhaps I speak too soon, as this is only my second book read by Matthew Quick—but Leggi tutto

When the low, heavy sky weighs like a lid On the groaning spirit, victim of long ennui, And from the all-encircling horizon Spreads over us a day gloomier than the night;When the earth is changed into a humid dungeon, In which Hope like a bat Goes beating the walls with her timid wings And knocking

tw: antisemitism/nazis, suicidal thoughts and actions, depression, rape/sexual assault It's strange how this book made me feel simultaneously uncomfortable yet touched. Leonard Peacock is purposefully an unlikable character, yet as his mental illness and traumatic past is slowly unveiled, you can't h Leggi tutto

This book was heartbreaking but ultimately really enjoyable. My only issue was that I felt like the ending didn't give me enough satisfaction for a rounded out story. Video review maybe to come. Not sure yet.

I can definitely see why Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock is such a beloved book. I believe many readers will find this novel beautiful and heart-breaking; and I did too, to a certain extent. Though I appreciated many things within this book and even found myself emotionally attached to the main characte Leggi tutto

Books, to me, should not be about moralizing. They should be explorations of controversial ideas and of the horrible things that people can do. And that is exactly what this book is: Forgive Me Leonard Peacock avoids moralizing, but also doesn't shy away from the harsh reality of what Leonard plans

a very good quick read