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Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman

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Book name: Challenger Deep (2024)
Category: Coming of age
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Pages: 400 pages
Language: English
Publication data: Jan. 1, 2015, midnight
The novel delves into the mind of a teenager named Caden Bosch, who grapples with the complexities of mental illness. As Caden's reality blurs with his vivid and often surreal hallucinations, readers are taken on a journey that parallels his internal struggle with a fantastical voyage to the deepest point on Earth. Through this dual narrative, the story explores themes of perception, reality, and the challenges of navigating mental health, ultimately offering a poignant and empathetic portrayal of a young person's battle with schizophrenia. The 10155th greatest book of all time

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Neal Shusterman

Neal Shusterman

4 books

Award-winning author Neal Shusterman grew up in Brooklyn, New York, where he began writing at an early age. After spending his junior and senior years of high school at the American School of Mexico City, Neal went on to UC Irvine, where he made his mark on the UCI swim team, and wrote a successful humor column. Within a year of graduating, he had his first book deal, and was hired to write a movie script.

In the years since, Neal has made his mark as a successful novelist, screenwriter, and tel… Read more