Solitaire by Alice Oseman Summary
Overview of Solitaire
Before Heartstopper's 2.8 billion TikTok views, there was Solitaire - Alice Oseman's remarkable debut written at 17, introducing Nick and Charlie. This raw exploration of teen angst launched a literary phenomenon that would eventually dominate Netflix and capture millions worldwide.
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The Quiet Rebellion of Being Alive
Imagine being sixteen and feeling like you're "practically dead inside" while everyone around you seems effortlessly engaged with life. This is Victoria Spring's reality - cynical, detached, and convinced that existence is fundamentally meaningless. She moves through school like a ghost, surrounded by what she calls "soulless conformists," maintaining a blog where she can express the sadness she can't voice aloud. "I don't blog for followers," she explains. "I blog because it's not socially acceptable to say sad things out loud in the real world." When mysterious notes lead Victoria to an enigmatic blog called Solitaire, her carefully constructed shell of indifference begins to crack. What follows is a raw, unflinching journey through the landscape of teenage alienation in the digital age - where the line between online personas and authentic connection grows increasingly blurred.
When Apathy Meets Chaos
The Boy with Mismatched Eyes
The Weight of Family Silence
The Fragile Web of Teenage Friendship
The Truth Behind Solitaire
Finding Connection in the Ashes
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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