In a fascinating, perceptive and plausible way, Jana Frey tells the story of sixteen-year-old Annis, who feels plain and is unhappily in love. Annis starts looking for comfort in the social media, but finds none. She begins writing text messages to herself, she lies to others – and finally reaches for a mixture of pills and alcohol to put an end to it all. But life goes on. Ending on an optimistic note, Black Time leaves us uncertain what Annis’ future has in store for her – but at least certain that she has one.
