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Fanatic, Frantic, and Fantastic
This novel is a fabulous representation of the impacts of technology on young minds. It has heightened my understanding of psychological, and physical effects; especially social media, which we sometimes forget is a complete tissue of mendacity.
It is definitely a YA book and falls under the category of ‘real life issues’ (in my opinion).
I thoroughly enjoyed the layout of the book. Although it being a hefty read, it is worth while and is broken up by different style text which are often clue-like insights leading to plots further in the book
So, read carefully and pay attention!
About the Book
Any normal person would keep far away, any normal person would do the right thing. Jamie, a boy living in Ireland, is struggling with overwhelming grief after the death of his father.
Once sociable and full of life, he withdraws from friends, school, and the world around him, sinking deeper into isolation. Everything shifts when he discovers the phone of a boy who recently died by suicide. Instead of helping him heal, the phone pulls Jamie into a dangerous spiral of obsession, guilt, and confusion.
As he tries to make sense of the boy’s final messages, Jamie is forced to confront his own pain — and the question of whether he can find a way back before he loses himself completely. Will Jamie survive this, or will he tip over the edge?
Author
Seán Farrelly
Seán Farrelly is a Dublin-based writing mentor and editor who has been working in the field since 2018. He has had four plays produced and two short stories published in the Irish Times as part of its young writers supplement. In addition to his creative work, he mentors young people through Fighting Words and speaks internationally at events with the International Congress of Youth Voices.
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Piper, 14
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