If you like to read novels about teens, this book is for you. It’s an honest look into a teenage boy’s life. While there are still challenges that he faces, Darius does feel better when surrounded by his new friend Sohrab and his family.ĭarius the Great is Not Okay is a fantastically honest look into what it’s like to have depression. While in Iran, Darius’ life changes for the better. His dad also struggles with depression, and despite taking the necessary medication, his dad has lost years to his depressive state. He’s very close with his younger sister, but struggles in his tenuous relationship with his father. This novel focuses on Darius’ depression-not his sexuality.ĭarius loves his family. There’s one little section that suggests Darius’ sexuality, and that’s perfectly okay. While he is openly nerdy, Darius is not yet openly gay. As the two of them bond, Darius begins to open up to Sohrab, forming the first real friendship he’s ever had.ĭarius gets a first friend, and begins to form a better relationship with his grandmother, his mom’s mom. While in Iran, Darius befriend Sohrab, a young man about his age. When his family decides to visit Iran, he feels apprehensive about finally meeting his grandparents-whom he’s only seen on Skype calls over the years. As a teenager, he’s had it for as long as he can remember.
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