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Contemporary Fiction

A Long Way Down

eng. A Long Way Down · 2005
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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.
A Long Way Down
Date of publication: 25 August 2024
Last updated: 2 May 2025
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A Long Way Down
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Original titleeng. A Long Way Down · 2005