![]() ![]() “Challenger Deep” features two storylines moving forward consecutively, which was confusing at first, but Shusterman’s masterful command of the narrative allows each plotline to enhance Caden’s journey as a whole. Caden recuperates in a mental hospital, and his hallucinations blend together with his memories as he tries to get his head above the water. The book alternates between the perspectives of Caden interacting with his family and friends, struggling to gain a grasp of what’s real, and Caden as a sailor, who is embarking on a treacherous journey to the deepest sea trench. ![]() “Challenger Deep” follows Caden Bosch, a high school student who begins to experience hallucinations and lapses in reality. This book challenged, educated and touched me all in the same breath - and the only way to know exactly what I mean is to read it. I don’t know if I can find the right words to encompass the love and appreciation I have for “Challenger Deep.” I flew through this book, yet simultaneously felt the weight of every word. ![]()
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