Description
A Minor Chord
Book Summary
A young adult novel that addresses mental health, friendship, and the healing process with sensitivity. Becca Price, a 17-year-old teenager, is admitted to a psychiatric facility in London after a suicide attempt. There, she meets Anna, Gus, and Alec, young people battling their own demons, and Martha, the psychologist who will try to help her. Together, they will discover the importance of forgiving others and themselves, in a story that combines emotional drama with flashes of hope and romance.
What is it about?
The work follows Becca Price, a teenager who has reached a breaking point. After a suicide attempt, she is admitted to a psychiatric center in London. There, far from being alone, she shares her daily life with other young people who are also facing their own disorders: Anna, whose mind imposes stricter limits on her than the walls of the center; Gus, trapped by an obsessive fear of germs; and Alec, a boy with an intense gaze who hides a deep internal conflict. Under the guidance of the psychologist Martha, the group will embark on a journey of self-discovery, where mutual support and the search for the causes of their pain become the first step toward recovery.
Main themes
- Mental health and psychological disorders in adolescence.
- The process of grief, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
- Friendship as a fundamental pillar in overcoming trauma.
- Forgiveness toward oneself and others as a path to healing.
- Love and romance as elements of support, not as a magical solution.
Who is it recommended for?
For young readers aged 14 and up who are interested in realistic novels that address deep emotional themes. Also for those looking for stories of personal growth, friendship, and romance with a sensitive and contemporary approach to mental health.
What this book offers
- An honest and empathetic representation of mental disorders in adolescence.
- A narrative that normalizes seeking professional help and peer support.
- A story of hope that shows that recovery is a process, not a destination.
- Complex and realistic characters with whom the reader can identify.
Technical specifications
- Author: Casado, Carolina
- Publisher: Juvenil
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Modern and contemporary fiction, romantic narrative, classic fiction (children's/young adult), romantic and interpersonal relationship stories
- Collection: JUVENIL
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: April 2019
- Number of pages: 440
- Weight: 595 g
Editorial review
A young adult novel that approaches mental health with maturity and without stigma, offering a realistic look at pain and recovery. Its strength lies in the construction of authentic characters and the way it weaves the relationships between them, avoiding simplistic solutions. Recommended for readers looking for an emotional and reflective story, with a message of hope that does not shy away from the harshness of reality.