All the bright places book report all the bright places book report. All the bright places by jennifer niven, paperback. Its going to be a while before she feels happy again. All the bright places, adult author jennifer nivens first ya book, starts with a scene about as intense as it gets. The message is ultimately hopeful, but the path to finding hope is heartbreaking, and readers should keep a hankie close by. A new york best seller and soon to be a movie all bright places starring elle fanning, is a compelling and beautiful love story that revolves around a boy who is eager to giveup living.
All the bright places is a great book i love the characters and how personal it gets. The fault in our stars meets eleanor and park in this exh. One girl wrote me and said, i just finished your book and the first thing i did was give my mom a hug, and now i want to look for all the bright places and really appreciate the things and the. The work was first published on january 6, 2015 through knopf. The best line of the book is on page 23, some people hate him because they think hes weird and he gets into fights and gets kicked out of school and does what he wants. She dated the star baseball player, ran a successful website with her sister and participated in extracurricular activities. Consider all these things ive mentioned as words of warning as well as demands to read the book. All the bright places is surprisingly raw and emotional, delving into the deepest crevices of a troubled heart.
All the bright places by jennifer niven timeline preceden. They almost throw themselves out of a window at exactly the same time. Easily access essays and lesson plans from other students and teachers. Told in alternating voices, when theodore finch and violet markey meet on the ledge of the bell tower at schoolboth teetering on the edgeits the beginning of an unlikely relationship, a journey to discover the natural wonders of the state of indiana, and two teens desperate desire to heal and save one another provided by publisher. Jan 12, 2015 jennifer niven is the author of the new york times and international bestsellers all the bright places and holding up the universe. The world breaks everyone, and afterward, many are strong at the broken places. Dealing with the loss of her sister, introverted violet markey elle fanning rediscovers passion for living when she meets the eccentric and unpredictable theodore. Second installments in trilogies sometimes slumpheres hoping the third book is a return to the vibrancy of the first. Editorial content for all the bright places teenreads. All characters are black except for a secondary character with silky black hair, tan skin, and gray eyes like teardrops.
Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. The novel has also been awarded for childrens choice book awards teen book of the year and 2016 mare di libri book prize for best ya book. Jan 18, 2015 in the opening moments of jennifer nivens all the bright places, a 12th grader named theodore finch poses on the narrow sixthstory ledge of his schools bell tower, arms extended. All the bright places is jennifer nivens first book for young adult readers, but she has written four novels for adultsamerican blonde, becoming clementine, velva jean learns to fly, and velva jean learns to driveas well as three nonfiction b. You might need to grab a box of tissues before you start reading this book. Exclusive discounts when you shop online from the philippines most loved book store. This book was so crushing because of how realistic it can be, any of. Come to think of it, all the bright places is probably the first ya novel to receive this phrase from me so know that i am very serious when i say this be on your guard because your emotions may get out of hand. Parents need to know that all the bright places is the youngadult debut of the author of the velva jean series, and suicide is the central theme. The author, jennifer niven, does a wonderful job at playing with the emotions of the reader.
Hearts beat loud director brett haley has been set to helm all the bright places, with justice smith joining elle fanning to star in the film adaptation of jennifer nivens ya nove. The book was winner of the goodreads choice award in 2015, the same year it was first published. Movie tiein edition book online at best prices in india on. So, im going to list down all the places in indiana wandered by violet and finch in this great novel. All the bright places by jennifer niven is a heartbreaking book about mental illness and its powerful effects on the person suffering from it, and the people around them. It looks at the idea that despite your love for someone, it isnt always possible to save them.
All the bright places, book by jennifer niven paperback. Shes signing arc copies for her upcoming book holding up the universe on sale. Sep 08, 2015 all the bright places by jennifer niven is a heartbreaking book about mental illness and its powerful effects on the person suffering from it, and the people around them. All the bright places is a depressing but beautiful novel. All the bright places by jennifer niven pdf download if a book like the fault in your stars fills your empty moments, then this could be your next read. I was about love drama romance and a little suspense. Jennifer nivens all the bright places the new york times. All the bright places by jennifer niven number of pages. Apr 20, 2017 all the bright places cannot be described with one word. All the bright places is about two teens with depression. Ive finished reading my first book of 2015 and it ripped my heart to shreds. Jan 16, 2015 all the bright places is a beautifully written book that is, at times, very difficult to read. One thing i disliked about the book though is that spoiler ahead when it talks about the things finch is going through it doesnt elaborate to much on it.
This study guide consists of approximately 76 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of all the bright places. In the opening moments of jennifer nivens all the bright places, a 12th. All the bright places by jennifer niven pdf download. She has also written four novels for adultsamerican blonde, becoming clementine, velva jean learns to fly, and velva jean learns to driveas well as three nonfiction books.
What better way to start the book, then, than with a cameo from papa himselfernest hemingway, who shot himself in 1961. This detailed literature summary also contains quotes and a free quiz on all the bright places by jennifer niven. All the bright places is a heartbreakingly vivid story that ultimately conveys hope while remaining true to the characters. Getty images mental illness awareness week my 5 biggest issues with the way all the bright places portrays mental illness even though this book was wellwritten, and the movie will probably be. This novel extensively deals with the themes of mental illness and trauma. Violet is one of the main characters of all the bright places. Buy the paperback book all the bright places by jennifer niven at indigo. All the bright places study guide contains a biography of jennifer niven, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Sep 29, 2015 there are some books, however, that stay with you for a long, long time and make you think for days, months or even years after youve read the final page and put the book down. All the bright places navigates the very complicated and troubling world of mental illness in a moving and accessible way.
Violets sister died in a car accident the previous year and violet blames herself for it. A film adaptation starring elle fanning and justice smith was released on february 28, 2020 on netflix. These two high school seniors might have never gotten to know each other if it werent for a crazy coincidence. Her books have been translated into 75 languages and have won literary awards around the world. Convenient online shopping for school and office supplies, arts and crafts, gifts for all occasions, and the latest bestselling books. Jan 02, 2015 ive finished reading my first book of 2015 and it ripped my heart to shreds. The book was so well write that i read it pretty fast, i read like 2 months ago and still be i wont stop talking about it buy it. Anywho, ill shut up and talk about what i thought about this book now. Both think they are alone, but when they become aware of one another, neither one will ever be the same. Niven tells the story from two different voices, those of high school students theodore finch who goes by finch and violet markey. The all the bright places community note includes chapterbychapter summary.
This book is tremendous in heartbreak, coping skills, love, loss and grabbing life and enjoying it while you can. But each time, something good, no matter how small, stops him. Check the boxes beside the libraries you want to search. Jennifer niven is the author of the new york times and international bestseller all the bright places, as well as her new ya novel, holding up the universe. Recently i read all the bright places and happened to love it. Theodore finch and violet markey meet in the unluckiest of places where the luckiest of things happens. More importantly, its one worth putting in the hands of teens who are thinking about how to helpor even just understandother teens struggling with the burden of mental illness. Still, by the time the book ends, we have the feeling everythings gonna be all right. Finch and violet meet on top of the bell tower at school. The work was first published on january 6, 2015 through knopf publishing group and is nivens first young adult work. In all the bright places, finch and violet are constantly referring to famous writers who killed themselves. All the bright places by jennifer niven overdrive rakuten. Jennie kendrick lives in san francisco and has an excessive fondness of historical fiction, spreadsheets, turquoise sparkly things, and bourbon.
Theme small town named bartlett state of indianna big school suburbs minor characters are stereo types jennifer niven. All the bright places book central rappahannock regional. She is a used to be a cheerleader and one of the most popular girls in school. All the bright places summary violet markey is popular, and theodore finch is the school freak. I should probably get a library card but i have an addiction to buying books that cant be helped. Violet markey and theodore finch meet on the ledge of the bell tower of their school, both contemplating suicide, in the novel all the bright places by jennifer niven. Jennifer niven is the author of the new york times and international bestsellers all the bright places and holding up the universe. You will never look at anything in the same way after reading this book.
The teacher assigns a special project, one in which students must pair up and find unique places in their home state of indiana and make a report. Author jennifer nivens believable, relatable voices alternate between high school seniors finch and violet, but its finchs voice that really drives the novel. The exposition of all the bright places introduces a lot of background information about finch, violet, and the small town of bartellt, indiana. My 5 biggest issues with the way all the bright places. The descriptive language really helps this book move along smoothly and makes it real page turner. Jenifer nivens all the bright places starts off with its two main characters meeting, by chance, at the top of the bell tower of their school, from which each was contemplating jumping. All the bright places was one of those books for me and while reading it i came across so many beautiful quotes that i loved, that made me cry and that i couldnt. All the bright places was the best book i ever read. Eleanor is the new girl in town, and with her chaotic family life, her mismatched clothes and unruly red hair, she couldnt stick out more if she tried.
All the bright places by jennifer niven, paperback barnes. A boy and a girl stand atop a bell tower outside their school. Theodore finch is fascinated by death, and he constantly thinks of ways he might kill himself. It shows how two people who seem like complete opposites may have more in common than you think. The font is pretty cool, but what i like best about it is the colour that really goes with the theme of. This book was recommended to me after i finished reading everything, everything by nicola yoon as i had loved that book so much. Jennifer nivens all the bright places notes, test prep materials, and homework help. All the bright places is a young adult novel written by jennifer niven that deals with the topic of teen suicide. All the bright places has been a book ive wanted to read for ages but honestly i was just waiting for it to come out in paperback. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Violet markey is popular, and theodore finch is the school freak. Sep 23, 2015 j so today im returning for this weeks top 5 wednesday. It feels like forever since i have done one of these. To search all libraries except halifax public libraries, remove your regional library under remove filters.
She is great at taking the readers heart, ripping it out and then, shortly after, putting it back in its place. The ice master, ada blackjack, and the aqua net diaries, a. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel. All the bright places by jennifer niven is a multiperspective book narrated by violet markey and theodore finch who were strangers that found themselves on the top of the bell tower ledge at bartlett high school in bartlett indiana. The bell tower of the high school is where violet and finch first meet. Firstly, the author explains finchs suicidal tendancies, he does this by introducing finch and violet on the edge of a building. But todays topic is top 5 title fonts from book covers so lets just get right into it. They both consider jumping off, but save one another from doing so. Finch and violet visit a lot of ordinary places mostly cheesy tourist attractions that, to them, feel super special. If the list is closed, click on regional library to open it. Finch and violet meet here which sets the entire tone for the story. All the bright places is a young adult fiction novel by jennifer niven. All the bright places by jennifer niven waterstones.
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