Veronika Decides to Die

Synopsis of Veronika Decides to Die

Veronika, a 24-year-old, seems to have everything in life: youth, beauty, boyfriends, and a loving family, as well as a fulfilling job. However, she feels that something is missing. One cold November morning, she decides to take an overdose of sleeping pills with the intention of never waking up. But she wakes up in a mental hospital, where she is informed that she has only a few days to live. Inspired by events in the author's life, this novel questions the meaning of madness and celebrates individuals who do not fit into the patterns that society considers normal. It is a dazzling portrait of a young woman at the crossroads between despair and liberation, and a poetic and exuberant appreciation of each day as a new opportunity.