The Tragedy Paper
The Tragedy Paper by Elizabeth LaBan, published by Alfred A. Knopf in 2013, is a contemporary young adult fiction novel that spans 312 pages. The story centers on Tim Macbeth, a seventeen-year-old albino who transfers to the prestigious Irving School, where he hopes to remain unnoticed during his senior year. However, his plans change when he unexpectedly falls for Vanessa Sheller, the girlfriend of the school’s most popular boy. Their budding romance unfolds against the backdrop of the Tragedy Paper, a senior thesis assigned by a strict teacher, adding tension to their secret relationship.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of love, heartbreak, and the complexities of social status within a school environment. The dual perspectives of Tim and Duncan, a current senior, provide insight into the unfolding drama and the secrets that bind the characters. The novel addresses social themes, relationships, and the challenges of adolescence, making it a relevant read for those interested in young adult fiction.
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Perfect for fans of Thirteen Reasons Why and Looking for Alaska, Jennifer Weiner, #1 New York Times bestselling author, calls Elizabeth LaBan’s The Tragedy Paper “a beguiling and beautifully written tale of first love and heartbreak.”
It follows the story of Tim Macbeth, a seventeen-year-old albino and a recent transfer to the prestigious Irving School, where the motto is “Enter here to be and find a friend.” A friend is the last thing Tim expects or wants–he just hopes to get through his senior year unnoticed. Yet, despite his efforts to blend into the background, he finds himself falling for the quintessential “It” girl, Vanessa Sheller, girlfriend of Irving’s most popular boy. To Tim’s surprise, Vanessa is into him, too, but she can kiss her social status goodbye if anyone ever finds out. Tim and Vanessa begin a clandestine romance, but looming over them is the Tragedy Paper, Irving’s version of a senior year thesis, assigned by the school’s least forgiving teacher.
Jumping between viewpoints of the love-struck Tim and Duncan, a current senior about to uncover the truth of Tim and Vanessa, The Tragedy Paper is a compelling tale of forbidden love and the lengths people will go to keep their secrets.
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