Leonard has two real friends: Walt, an old man who he skips school to watch old time movies with, and his history teacher, who cares for Leonard a great deal. The backstory to Leonard is that he has a mom who leaves him alone while she goes to New York to be with her boyfriend, and she has little concern for Leonard. The book has a good message that is realistic, such as life will get worse before it gets better. “Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock” also deals with intense topics, including sexual assault and social alienation. The author reinforces Leonard’s character by making him relatable with his struggles with his home and school life. The book is the better and more intense version of “ 13 Reasons Why” because instead of romanticizing suicide, it makes the problems of the modern teenager more realistic and relatable, like feeling trapped and lost. “ Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock” is a monumental book about a boy (Leonard Peacock) who is contemplating suicide, and it takes the reader through a journey to show how Leonard came to the decision to commit suicide and how he says goodbye to friends. The book “ Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock” by Matthew Quick deals with the heavy topic of teen suicide in a realistic, touching way.
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