The Tragedy Paper
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013
312
Novel • Fiction
New York • 2010s
2013
YA
14-18 years
HL740L
The Tragedy Paper by Elizabeth LaBan centers on Tim Macbeth, a seventeen-year-old albino who starts attending Irving School, where he forms a secret relationship with Vanessa Sheller, the girlfriend of a popular student. Told from Tim and Duncan's perspectives, Duncan uncovers Tim's past through CDs left in his room, integrating themes of forbidden love and secrecy as school traditions unfold alongside their intertwined narratives. This book includes themes of endangerment and significant emotional challenges.
Melancholic
Mysterious
Bittersweet
Contemplative
9,188 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Elizabeth LaBan's The Tragedy Paper captivates with a dual narrative that intertwines past and present, offering a compelling exploration of love and regret. Praised for its well-developed characters and emotional depth, some critics find the pacing uneven and the resolution predictable. Despite these minor flaws, the novel's rich storytelling resonates powerfully.
Readers who relish tragic coming-of-age stories with academic settings will enjoy Elizabeth LaBan's The Tragedy Paper. Comparable to John Green’s Looking for Alaska and Jay Asher’s Thirteen Reasons Why, this novel captivates those who appreciate emotional depth, intricate relationships, and introspective narratives.
9,188 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
312
Novel • Fiction
New York • 2010s
2013
YA
14-18 years
HL740L
We’re just getting started
Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!