Books Like The 39 Deaths of Adam Strand
Families who loved The 39 Deaths of Adam Strand by Gregory Galloway often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The 39 Deaths of Adam Strand by Gregory Galloway often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent might reach for this book when their older teenager seems deeply disconnected, exhibiting a profound sense of apathy or existential weariness. It is a tool for starting conversations with teens who feel like life is a repetitive cycle or who struggle to find meaning in their daily existence. The story follows Adam Strand, a boy who has committed suicide thirty-nine times, only to wake up completely unharmed every time. While the premise is dark, the book functions more as a surrealist exploration of the value of life rather than a graphic depiction of self-harm. It navigates themes of loneliness, identity, and the impact our lives have on those around us. Parents should be aware that it deals directly with suicide as a central plot device, making it best suited for mature readers ages 15 and up who can engage with the philosophical questions it poses about what makes a life worth living.
