Is All the Bright Places book based on a true story?

Based on the young adult novel by Jennifer Niven of the same name, Brett Haley’s All the Bright Places is now streaming on Netflix and has a true story to share about mental illness.

Is All the Bright Places book appropriate for 12 year olds?

Great read, not for young teens. All the bright places is a well written, immensely developed novel. For dealing with such sensitive topics (depression, suicide, domestic violence & drugs), Jennifer has done a fantastic job of integrating the moments of hope so many people who deal with these things so often overlook.

What is the message of All the Bright Places?

All The Bright Places conveys what it feels like to navigate something uncontrollable to you, particularly when you feel like you have no one to turn to for help. Anyone you meet might be fighting a silent battle, and this book reminds us to always treat others with kindness and compassion.

Why did Niven write All the Bright Places?

After her literary agent of 15 years passed away, Niven found the motivation to write after remembering the last words he said to her before his passing.

What was Finch’s mental illness?

Theodore Finch is a mentally disturbed young man; he is depressed, suicidal, anxious, and suffering from bipolar. He struggles with himself every day and the terms he used to describe his “bad days” and “good days” is “asleep” for the bad and “awake” for good.

Why is All the Bright Places a banned book?

All the Bright Places. Challenged and under review in the sophomore-level Academic English II classes at Lemont, Ill., High School District 210 because a parent considered it “pornographic.” The novel won the 2015 Goodreads Choice Award for Young Adult fiction.

Why does Finch paint his wall blue?

In the novel, Finch paints his entire room blue, including the ceiling, which symbolizes his ongoing struggle with depression.

Does All the Bright Places have a sad ending?

The novel tracks the sweet romance between these two broken teenagers—as Finch helps heal Violet, and he rebuffs her reciprocal attempts. Inspired by a tragic event in the author’s own life, All the Bright Places ends with Finch’s suicide by drowning, and Violet’s struggle to rebuild her life after.

What does Finch mean by stay awake?

Finch is still struggling to stay “awake”. He wants to take control of his life and his actions. He does not want to go into “asleep” state, so he promise himself that he will behave this time, and he will be quiet, he will be normal so he does not become a burden for anyone else.

What does the rock mean in All the Bright Places?

One day, Violet goes to her locker to find that Finch has left her a rock with the words “your turn” on it. Violet questions what this means and Finch explains, “That’s a reminder that sooner or later you’re going to have to get back into the world all by yourself. But I’m pushing you for now.” And he does.

What mental illness Did Finch have in All the Bright Places?

The book opens with two high school students, Theodore Finch and Violet Markey, on the ledge of their school’s bell tower, contemplating suicide. He struggles with bipolar disorder.

Why is All the Bright Places banned?