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Monday's Not Coming
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Book Brief
464
Novel • Fiction
Washington, D.C. • 2010s
2018
YA
14-18 years
HL620L
Super Short Summary
Monday’s Not Coming is a young adult novel by Tiffany D. Jackson that follows Claudia Coleman as she searches for her missing best friend, Monday Charles, in Washington, D.C. Despite Claudia’s efforts, no one else seems to care about Monday’s disappearance, leading Claudia to uncover unsettling truths while experiencing personal and social challenges. The novel explores themes of race, mental illness, and media bias.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Emotional
Dark
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
66,578 ratings
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Review Roundup
Tiffany D. Jackson's Monday's Not Coming is celebrated for its compelling narrative and emotional depth, highlighting the disappearance of a teenager and the impact on her friend. Praised for its strong character development and poignant social commentary, it also faced criticism for a sometimes convoluted timeline. Overall, it is a gripping, thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read Monday's Not Coming?
Fans of gripping, emotionally resonant YA novels like The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas and Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson will appreciate Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson. This book is for readers who crave intense, character-driven stories tackling social issues, friendship, and the haunting mysteries of disappearances.
66,578 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
464
Novel • Fiction
Washington, D.C. • 2010s
2018
YA
14-18 years
HL620L
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