Made You Up
Made You Up by Francesca Zappia, published by HarperCollins on May 19, 2015, is a young adult fiction novel that explores the complexities of perception and reality. The story centers on Alex, a high school senior who struggles with schizophrenia and finds it challenging to distinguish between what is real and what is imagined. With her camera, a Magic 8 Ball, and the support of her younger sister, Alex navigates her daily life while preparing for college, all while confronting her mental health challenges.
In this thought-provoking debut, readers will follow Alex as she encounters typical teenage experiences such as making friends, attending parties, and falling in love, all while grappling with her condition. The narrative delves into themes of social dynamics, self-esteem, and the impact of mental health on everyday life. As Alex’s journey unfolds, she faces the question of trust—both in herself and in her perceptions. This edition spans 448 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to engage with Alex’s unique perspective on reality.
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Reality, it turns out, is often not what you perceive it to be—sometimes, there really is someone out to get you. For fans of Silver Linings Playbook and Liar, this thought-provoking debut tells the story of Alex, a high school senior—and the ultimate unreliable narrator—unable to tell the difference between real life and delusion.
Alex fights a daily battle to figure out what is real and what is not. Armed with a take-no-prisoners attitude, her camera, a Magic 8 Ball, and her only ally (her little sister), Alex wages a war against her schizophrenia, determined to stay sane long enough to get into college. She’s pretty optimistic about her chances until she runs into Miles. Didn’t she imagine him? Before she knows it, Alex is making friends, going to parties, falling in love, and experiencing all the usual rites of passage for teenagers. But Alex is used to being crazy. She’s not prepared for normal. Can she trust herself? Can we trust her?
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