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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
This book is magic.
It’s beautiful and it hurts but in all the good ways and I am a total mess after reading it but want everyone I know to read it, too.
I can’t say what it would be like to read this as an 8-12 yr old but at 31 it is perfection.
It’s beautiful and it hurts but in all the good ways and I am a total mess after reading it but want everyone I know to read it, too.
I can’t say what it would be like to read this as an 8-12 yr old but at 31 it is perfection.
Beautifully written and haunting story of coping with grief and the lies we tell ourselves. Bit of a slow start, but once the pace picked up I didn’t want to put the book down.
Remembering is important. Even when it hurts. Even when it tears you open. Our stories are what bring color, texture, light and dark, to our lives.
Elodee’s family wants to forget. They want a fresh start where it doesn’t hurt and Eventown seems like the perfect place for that. There, every day is sunny, the ice cream flavors are reliable, and there’s nothing to make anyone feel bad.
Elodee quickly begins to realize how much she’s losing when she gives up her stories, even the ones that hurt.
Haydu‘s story is told at a slow and steady pace. It seems at first to be about a family that just needs to be a fresh start, but becomes a story about how important telling our stories and sharing our feelings is to healing and to who we are.
Elodee’s family wants to forget. They want a fresh start where it doesn’t hurt and Eventown seems like the perfect place for that. There, every day is sunny, the ice cream flavors are reliable, and there’s nothing to make anyone feel bad.
Elodee quickly begins to realize how much she’s losing when she gives up her stories, even the ones that hurt.
Haydu‘s story is told at a slow and steady pace. It seems at first to be about a family that just needs to be a fresh start, but becomes a story about how important telling our stories and sharing our feelings is to healing and to who we are.
This book was beautiful in its magical storytelling highlighting the importance of our memories even when those memories are painful and bittersweet. It felt like someone giving you a warm hug and telling you it’s going to be okay❤️
What an endearing and powerful story. I felt all the feels and loved the characters and their choices.
Woah. Deep. Subtle creepy in a very good way. And a fast read, I found.
And sprinkled within, a beautiful description of depression. "Sometimes he forgets how much he loves things."
I feel like I'm giving a lot of books 5 stars lately. But I think I'm just getting good at picking out books that I'm going to like and not necessarily reading things because I'm "supposed" to.
Spoiler
In a world where everything works out perfectly. I like the touches like Elodee's running getting better and her sister not having to practice for gymnastics anymore. And the blank books - aren't they soothing?And sprinkled within, a beautiful description of depression. "Sometimes he forgets how much he loves things."
I feel like I'm giving a lot of books 5 stars lately. But I think I'm just getting good at picking out books that I'm going to like and not necessarily reading things because I'm "supposed" to.
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Eventown is a gorgeously written novel about love, loss, and the power of stories. Everything changed for eleven-year-old Elodee and her family this past year and now she doesn't know if life will ever be the same. The story begins with her family moving to Eventown. At first everything seems to be wonderful and perfect. Everyone is content, the town is full of beautiful roses, and no one looks at Elodee and her twin sister, Naomi, like they don't belong or like they've done something wrong. Everything Elodee cooks and bakes comes out perfect and Naomi's gymnastics performance is always on point (to the extent that the coach says she doesn't need to practice). Eventually, though, Elodee begins to ask questions (like what other songs will they learn in music class?) that the townspeople don't want to answer. The biggest question raised is what price does one pay for perfection?
This novel was beautifully written. It's clear from the beginning of the novel that something isn't right with Elodee's family--that they have faced some sort of tragedy that no one wants to speak about. The mystery is so intriguing that I didn't want to the put the book down. I had to know what happened to Elodee's family to bring them to Eventown. Haydu expertly explores the themes of love and loss in a way that is relatable and appropriate for middle school students. The book covers the concept of discomfort, doing things and/or talking about things you're not comfortable with, in a way that approachable for middle school students. It starts a discussion that lets the reader know that it's okay to talk to about things that make you feel uncomfortable. It's okay to reach out to others and as questions that may not have a happy answer. The last thing I liked about this book is that it's real. It doesn't have an overly sweet ending. Instead, it's more bittersweet and realistic.
Thank you to the @KidLitExchange network and the publisher for the advance copy of this book.
Eventown is a gorgeously written novel about love, loss, and the power of stories. Everything changed for eleven-year-old Elodee and her family this past year and now she doesn't know if life will ever be the same. The story begins with her family moving to Eventown. At first everything seems to be wonderful and perfect. Everyone is content, the town is full of beautiful roses, and no one looks at Elodee and her twin sister, Naomi, like they don't belong or like they've done something wrong. Everything Elodee cooks and bakes comes out perfect and Naomi's gymnastics performance is always on point (to the extent that the coach says she doesn't need to practice). Eventually, though, Elodee begins to ask questions (like what other songs will they learn in music class?) that the townspeople don't want to answer. The biggest question raised is what price does one pay for perfection?
This novel was beautifully written. It's clear from the beginning of the novel that something isn't right with Elodee's family--that they have faced some sort of tragedy that no one wants to speak about. The mystery is so intriguing that I didn't want to the put the book down. I had to know what happened to Elodee's family to bring them to Eventown. Haydu expertly explores the themes of love and loss in a way that is relatable and appropriate for middle school students. The book covers the concept of discomfort, doing things and/or talking about things you're not comfortable with, in a way that approachable for middle school students. It starts a discussion that lets the reader know that it's okay to talk to about things that make you feel uncomfortable. It's okay to reach out to others and as questions that may not have a happy answer. The last thing I liked about this book is that it's real. It doesn't have an overly sweet ending. Instead, it's more bittersweet and realistic.
A stunning, perfect book. Five well deserved, tear stained stars. I can’t say too much without spoiling its secrets but you should know that it will definitely make you remember all of the things you’ve experienced/experience in life both wonderful and traumatic. So trigger warnings for that. #bookstagram
Yup. I love this book. I wonder if kids will get how crushingly sad this is, or if I'm just imposing my own experience...
I was pleasantly surprised by the depth and intricate storytelling. In the same way that inside out was surprisingly beautiful and truthful, this book will not disappoint.