Jay's Journal
Jay's Journal
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1990
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Utah • 1970s
1990
YA
16-18 years
870L
Super Short Summary
Jay's Journal is presented as the real-life diary of a teenager facing challenges with mental health and involvement in occult practices. Compiled by Beatrice Sparks, it explores the young person's emotional journey, struggles with identity, and the impact of overwhelming external influences.
Dark
Unnerving
Melancholic
Mysterious
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Jay's Journal by Beatrice Sparks evokes strong emotions by delving into the disturbed psyche of a troubled teen. Readers appreciate its raw, haunting narrative, though many criticize its authenticity and sensationalized depiction of occult practices. Despite questionable factual accuracy, it offers a gripping albeit controversial account of adolescent struggles.
Who Should Read Jay's Journal?
Readers who are intrigued by adolescent struggles with dark themes, such as those presented in Go Ask Alice by Anonymous or The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, would find Jay's Journal captivating. The book appeals to those interested in real-life diaries exploring tumultuous teenage experiences.
8,223 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Utah • 1970s
1990
YA
16-18 years
870L
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