When Cody’s best friend Meg dies by suicide in a lonely motel room, she leaves behind a digital suicide note and a series of encrypted computer files. Cody travels to Meg’s college town to pack up her belongings, only to realize she knew very little about her friend’s life away from their rural hometown. She discovers a hidden encryption key that leads her to an online suicide forum and a mysterious user known as AllIsFinal. As Cody navigates the dark corners of the internet and meets Meg’s college acquaintances, she investigates the specific circumstances and people that encouraged Meg’s final decision.
This book is intended for young adults and readers interested in the complexities of grief and survivor’s guilt. It attracts those looking for a realistic depiction of the aftermath of loss without easy answers. Readers finish the story with a clearer understanding of how depression can be masked by a vibrant personality and how the internet can facilitate dangerous support networks. It provides a perspective on how survivors process accountability and manage the frustration of unanswered questions while attempting to move forward.
Inward-looking and thought-provoking; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Empathetic Explorer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2015
- Language
- EN
