A Long Way Down
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Main Ideas
- An exploration of loneliness and despair through the stories of four main characters who meet on a rooftop intending to end their lives.
- The idea that even in the darkest moments, people can find support and understanding in each other.
- Showing how chance encounters can change lives and give them new meaning.
- The theme of redemption and the possibility of starting over, despite past mistakes and failures.
- A critique of society and its inability to deal with issues of mental health and emotional well-being.

Date of publication: 25 August 2024
Last updated: 2 May 2025
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Genre: Contemporary Fiction