Never have I ever felt this lost after reading a book. I would suggest this book- “All Bright Places” by Jennifer Niven to all. This is a book everyone should read. There are many people among us who need our support not physically but mentally. But many a time we are unable to provide the right thing at the right time. Be someone’s shoulder to lean on. Be a good listener. Maybe that will make a big difference. 

For those who don’t like to read books please check out the Netflix movie “All bright places.” Well, I will still recommend the book. 

I couldn’t get over the book, not now not ever. FInch has left a void in my heart that no one else could fill. I know I cannot hold him in my arms and soothe his pain but I wished I could. This is for you Finch. You will always be in my heart. 

Spoiler Alert: Those who want to read the book afresh, read and come back and read this again. And share your views. 

My dear Finch,

After knowing you and your Ultraviolet reMarkey-able, some questions start occupying my mind. I believe, just like Violet, that you are alive in one of your own worlds, that you can see us, hear us, but can't let us know that, because that's your secret and you can't tell it to anyone like you always said. 

 Finch, you are lovable, I'm not exaggerating but even I fell in love with you at some time during the journey. But, you never thought so, of all the thoughts you had, this one might never have crossed your mind. I don't blame you, all the circumstances that you faced, the way your dad left you, the way everyone saw you as a freak, I don't know what I would have done if I were you- maybe I would have killed me a little earlier. 

But, Theo, don't you think what you did to Violet is a bit more for her? Like leaving her all of a sudden, when she actually started to recover? You say you love Violet, and she brings colour to your life, and why didn't you share everything with her? Why was it hard to share it with her, she was your girlfriend.. why? 

Maybe it would have been easier if you let Violet's parents handle it. Maybe you could have told Embryo about how you actually felt and he could have helped you out of this and maybe not. I don't know, but I wanted you to stay alive, I wanted to see you and Violet go to college together, and live happily ever after.

You could have talked, Theo, there were a lot of people who might have been ready to help you- Violet, Charlie, Brenda, Embryo, Kate and maybe even Mr Black. But no, you thought, Theodore Finch is better off with himself- you were all wrong Finch, all wrong. 

You made me cry, you made a large hole in my heart that no one could ever fill. I will remember every bit of you, all types of Finches, your smile, your blue eyes, the way you loved Violet, everything. You will always be one of those people in my life who I can't remember with a tear in my eyes. You will be missed- not just today, tomorrow, but forever! 

You will always be here!

Love. 

Ganga Ambily Gopi   

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