Adam has a secret. He has schizophrenia and is trying to live a normal life after he is kicked out of his school due to an episode. He must attend a Catholic school even though he is not religious. He meets Mia, who becomes his girlfriend and tries hiding his mental illness from her. He’s taking an experimental drug as well.
I first found out about Words on Bathroom Walls when I went to see it in theaters a few months ago and it made me instantly want to read the book. I had a connection to both the book and movie. While I don’t suffer from schizophrenia, I suffer from bipolar disorder and I totally understand having to take meds to try to feel normal again. I know how it feels having to switch meds and find a right cocktail or find out the med doesn’t work for you to keep the symptoms at bay. I love Adam’s point of view and his view of his mental illness. There is a stigma against mental health and this helps break it. I do wish there was a little bit more depth to this book, but I really enjoyed Adam, Mia, and his family dynamic.