The Infinite Noise
Ratings28
Average rating3.5
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- I read and reviewed an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
I requested this book before I had listened to the podcast at all. I decided to start listening to it in preparation of reading this book and before I knew it I HAD TO READ THIS BOOK. So, the podcast is amazing– and I'm not yet finished listening to it (at the time that I'm writing up this review), and I will say that this book really does follow along with the podcast as Caleb is a regular patient of Dr. Bright.
–People who have listened to the podcast will recognize many of the scenes, but not everything from the podcast is told here and there are many extra scenes in this book to flush out Caleb and Adam's relationship. Also, Adam's point of view is told often, which I ended up loving. Also, it doesn't encompass all the seasons of the podcast. I won't go into further detail as to not spoil anything.
–On the flipside do you need to listen to the podcast to understand this book?
No. I would recommend it because you'll understand some of the background threats and characters more –and the actors are AMAZING at giving these characters life, but if you want to read the book and not listen to the podcast you will still completely be able to follow the story.
Okay, let me talk a bit more about this book. I absolutely love it. It really does deal with a lot. Adam has depression, a semi-weird home life, and is bullied regularly. Caleb is an empath, a football player who is still on the outside since he has a hard time being around people, and is in therapy– willingly. It was really nice to read about characters having positive experiences with therapy and their therapist since I'm used to the negative stereotypes regarding it. I am so onboard with normalizing people going to therapy.
Caleb and Adam's relationship is sweet, adorable, and just... the best. It is kind of a friends-to-lovers with all the obstacles teenage boys have, PLUS the more supernatural secrets and elements between them. Caleb is an empath though so he brings up feelings and it is fascinating to see how even knowing everyone's feelings can sometimes make a relationship more difficult. Some situations end up being funny, sad, embarrassing, or absolutely lovely. This story had me so invested in their lives.
These are the sweetest boys who deserve the world. They may in fact be my favorite characters, so I was glad to have their book.
I 100% recommend this book to people looking for a little supernatural in a love story.
April 15, 2019