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Shelf Control is a weekly celebration of the unread books on our shelves. Pick a book you own but haven’t read, write a post about it (suggestions: include what it’s about, why you want to read it, and when you got it), and link up! For more info on what Shelf Control is all about, check out my introductory post, here.
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Title: Challenger Deep
Author: Neal Shusterman
Published: 2015
Length: 320 pages
What it’s about (synopsis via Goodreads):
National Book Award and Golden Kite Award Winner
A captivating novel about mental illness that lingers long beyond the last page, Challenger Deep is a heartfelt tour de force by New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman.
Caden Bosch is on a ship that’s headed for the deepest point on Earth: Challenger Deep, the southern part of the Marianas Trench.Caden Bosch is a brilliant high school student whose friends are starting to notice his odd behavior.
Caden Bosch is designated the ship’s artist in residence to document the journey with images.
Caden Bosch pretends to join the school track team but spends his days walking for miles, absorbed by the thoughts in his head.
Caden Bosch is split between his allegiance to the captain and the allure of mutiny.
Caden Bosch is torn.
Challenger Deep is a deeply powerful and personal novel from one of today’s most admired writers for teens. Laurie Halse Anderson, award-winning author of Speak, calls Challenger Deep “a brilliant journey across the dark sea of the mind; frightening, sensitive, and powerful. Simply extraordinary.”
How and when I got it:
I bought an e-book edition when there was a price drop, either last year or the year before.
Why I want to read it:
A certain bookish friend has been reminding me that I NEED to read this book for years now! I’ve read several Neal Shusterman books, so I know I enjoy his writing and his approach to young adult fiction. Challenger Deep is an award winning novel that tackles mental health issues and has received so many rave reviews. I really do look forward to finally reading this book, and look — I’m publicly committing to reading it in 2020!
What do you think? Would you read this book?
Please share your thoughts!
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I can’t believe it’s 2020 and I still haven’t read anything by Neal Shusterman! I’ve owned Unwind for years now, so one of these days I really need to give his work a try – I’ve heard nothing but good things. I hope you enjoy this one when you get to it!
https://jessticulates.com/2020/01/22/shelf-control-55-reading-right-now-22-01-20/
I haven’t heard much about Unwind, other than the title. I’ll be curious to hear what you think once you get around to reading it!
I’ve never heard of this book but now I want to read it! It sounds fantastic and I hope you enjoy reading it 🙂
https://warmdayswillnevercease.wordpress.com/2020/01/22/shelf-control-2/
THanks so much! I’m really looking forward to it.
I’ve heard amazing things about this book, I hope you get the chance to read it😁
I’m going to try my best to keep it at the top of my priority list. The best intentions don’t always work out when it comes to my reading habits…
I really liked Unwind, and this one also sounds fascinating. Happy reading, Lisa!
I’ve heard of Unwind, but don’t really know anything about it. Sounds like you’d recommend it! Isn’t it part of a series?
It is, but the first one is the most interesting and can be read as a standalone 📚❤
Great to know! I’ll see if the library has a copy… after I read Challenger Deep!
😁Holding you to it!
Ha ha, I’ll do my best!
Only a few weeks left in the year! 🙂
LOL. Looking pretty iffy at this point!
Lol, I tried…😁 (it is a quick read tho,,), ok that’s the last one, promise 🤪
I appreciate the reminders! 🙂
I haven’t read Shusterman but I’d love to read this one. The premise sounds really interesting and I feel the teenage/young-adult mental health issue must be well explored in this one. It’s something I’d like to read more about so yeah, I’d give this one a try.
Happy reading week!
As promised, here’s my first Shelf Control!
https://saraabesukhan.com/www-wednesday-shelf-control-22nd-jan-2020/
So glad you shared your link! Thanks for joining in!
I have read that book, and it is FANTASTIC! I agree with your friend. It demands to be read.
That’s great to know!
I would definitely read it – he’s a good writer!
I’ve been really impressed with his writing so far — looking forward to this one for sure. 🙂
Challenger Deep sounds interesting! I hope you enjoy it. I must admit, it’s the first I’ve heard of it.
https://www.sunnybuzzybooks.co.uk/2020/01/its-wednesday-lets-talk-books-hood-kill.html
Thanks! I know I like his writing, and the synopsis is so intriguing!