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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
I kind of struggled with how to rate this book. Because I liked it and even loved some parts. But for me, something was missing. Although at some points, I felt myself tearing up, at others I was daydreaming. I loved the concept behind the story and how they came together to complete a bucket list to help themselves let go and heal. I think I would have enjoyed seeing Phillip and Megan explore their relationship, as it seemed a few times that they were having some feelings towards each other. Regardless of my criticism's, I would still recommend this book, as overall it was still quite enjoyable
You know those books that you read that give you a new meaning of what is it to be alive? And to be lucky enough, and thankful to have everything you do? This is that book for me.
Megan is a 17 year old teenager who’s life was saved at age 2. Charlotte has recently moved town, and is now attending the same school as Megan - the girl her father died to save. Charlotte tries to reach out and connect with Megan to forgive her, because she is completing her late father’s bucket list. Pretty soon both Megan and her best friend Phil are also roped into completing the list.
This is definitely one of those novels that I wish I could time travel back and give to my younger self. Between the once-in-a-lifetime adventures, the character development, and the guilt and heartbreak, this is honestly one of my all-time favourites. This is such an incredibly written story, and I found that i was able to love and relate to the characters and their personalities. This is essentially a modern day coming of age story.
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Megan is a 17 year old teenager who’s life was saved at age 2. Charlotte has recently moved town, and is now attending the same school as Megan - the girl her father died to save. Charlotte tries to reach out and connect with Megan to forgive her, because she is completing her late father’s bucket list. Pretty soon both Megan and her best friend Phil are also roped into completing the list.
This is definitely one of those novels that I wish I could time travel back and give to my younger self. Between the once-in-a-lifetime adventures, the character development, and the guilt and heartbreak, this is honestly one of my all-time favourites. This is such an incredibly written story, and I found that i was able to love and relate to the characters and their personalities. This is essentially a modern day coming of age story.
Get “The Truth About Fragile Things” by Regina Sirois: https://www.amazon.com.au/Truth-About-Fragile-Things-ebook/dp/B01G3ZP05A/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1471583123&sr=1-1&keywords=the+truth+about+fragile+things
Where you can find me on the interwebs:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephMarinis/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissTrouble93
Snapchat: mrsmaskeddows
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1...
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Disclaimer: I received a free digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book was amazing from beginning to end. I would definitely recommend it for YA and adults. Sirois' way of writing allows you to connect with the characters and makes you look at your life in a different way. You are able to feel both Charlotte and Megan's pain as they develop. This book isn't your usual YA book. This is a groundbreaking realization that forgiveness is healing. This is a journey you want to go on and it is honestly worth it.
I received this free ebook in exchange for an honest review.
I received this free ebook in exchange for an honest review.
I misplaced my kindle about 3 times while trying to read this book or I would have finished way sooner. I could not pass up a book with this premise. I enjoyed On Little Wings, also by this author, and thought I would try this story, too. Both books have a kind of melancholy to them. They make you feel deeply. I cried so many times while reading this book. It made me think and reflect. There is a beauty and quality hidden in the pages of this book. I can't describe what exactly is there, but it is something I needed to experience right now.
This was a pretty easy and quick read. It also was a really good peek into some complicated feelings and makes you wonder how you would feel if you were in Charlotte or Megan's shoes. It's a pretty good story for middle and high school kids.
*I received an advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review*
I think this story sets a wonderful example of a contemporary coming-of-age story that explores topics in which a lot of the younger crowd that will read it can really relate to. Topics such as death, grief, guilt, and the confusion of dealing with it all along with the usual responsibilities of teenagers and young adults alike are all touched on multiple times through out the book. The main characters have an interesting dynamic with one another but not one I haven't seen before. I didn't feel especially interested in any of them and I don't think they will stick with me for very long now that I've finished reading.
The ending was very underwhelming for me. I can't shake the feeling of instalove and I was slightly surprised at the way certain relationships progressed throughout the story. It often felt like something I couldn't realistically see happening with the specific characters or in the specific settings or situations. These moments did not feel as relatable as other important parts in the book. It was however a quick and easy read, overall I did enjoy this novel.
I think this story sets a wonderful example of a contemporary coming-of-age story that explores topics in which a lot of the younger crowd that will read it can really relate to. Topics such as death, grief, guilt, and the confusion of dealing with it all along with the usual responsibilities of teenagers and young adults alike are all touched on multiple times through out the book. The main characters have an interesting dynamic with one another but not one I haven't seen before. I didn't feel especially interested in any of them and I don't think they will stick with me for very long now that I've finished reading.
The ending was very underwhelming for me. I can't shake the feeling of instalove and I was slightly surprised at the way certain relationships progressed throughout the story. It often felt like something I couldn't realistically see happening with the specific characters or in the specific settings or situations. These moments did not feel as relatable as other important parts in the book. It was however a quick and easy read, overall I did enjoy this novel.
I was given the book from the lovely Kathy in exchange for an honest review, so I'll try to be as honest as possible. The book is the best YA I read so far, I saw a lot of complexities in the characters; grief, sorrow, regret and motherhood love. I love when books shed light on the relationship with mothers and daughters since a lot of teenagers do not get well with their parents, especially highschoolers. The second thing I liked is that I saw myself in the friendship between Philip and Megan, I loved how Regina portrayed th confusion you get when you don't know if you had taken your friendship to the next lever. That's adds up to the main stories. I mean, who doesn't have to-do lists? I have tons and I don't even know if I could do them before I die. That's why Regina gave us this book, to remind us that we skip the point of making to-do list; it's not about doing everything on the list, it's about knowing that we have a short time on Earth and we have to make it the best in other people's lives and ours as well.
The truth about fragile things è una storia molto delicata che coinvolge tre adolescenti: Megan, Charlotte e Philip.
La prima, di circa diciassette anni, ha sempre vissuto la sua vita portandosi dietro un gran senso di colpa e la voglia di nascondersi. All'età di due anni, infatti, per inseguire una farfalla, rischiò di essere investita da un'auto, ma fu prontamente salvata da un uomo, Bryon, che però perse la sua vita.
Charlotte all'epoca non aveva nemmeno compiuto un anno, e quell'atto eroico le costò il padre. Al tempo della storia raccontata nel romanzo, è una ragazzina arrabbiata e cinica, che tenta di esaudire i desideri che compongono una wish list lasciata incompleta da suo padre.
Philip è il migliore amico di Megan, un ragazzo simpatico e sensibile che permetterà alle due adolescenti di realizzare i desideri della lista, una volta deciso che è un compito che porteranno avanti insieme.
Nella descrizione dei ragazzi e delle loro vicende, l'autrice riesce a tenersi lontana dagli stereotipi e dai facili drammi.
Anche il personaggio di Megan, che rischiava di diventare patetico, rappresentando una "secchiona" taciturna e scostante, riesce a mostrare tutta la sua disperazione e il dolore che si deve provare sentendosi per tutta l'infanzia e l'adolescenza come l'assassina di un uomo buono e altruista.
Dal canto suo, Charlotte in principio mi stava un po' antipatica, ma con il proseguire della storia si comprendono anche le sue ragioni e il suo profondo dolore.
Notevoli i personaggi comprimari, come i genitori delle ragazze, la sorellina di Megan e la professoressa Schatz.
Mi è piaciuto molto il modo in cui Regina Sirois ha raccontato l'evolversi dei rapporti tra i tre ragazzi protagonisti, soprattutto quello tra Philip e Megan, che ad un certo punto della storia si ritrova spiazzata da un'altra ragazza, con l'impressione di perdere il suo amico, cosa che la porta a sentirsi ancora più sola e abbandonata.
La storia è così sia un racconto di crescita che la rappresentazione di una catarsi, con i protagonisti - ma non solo - che alla fine del percorso si ritrovano non soltanto cambiati, ma finalmente liberi da quei pesi che li avevano schiacciati durante tutta la loro breve vita.
Il romanzo è piacevole e spesso commovente; ciò che non ho gradito è stata la sua eccessiva lunghezza, soprattutto l'indugiare nel racconto del campeggio e dello spettacolo teatrale.
http://iltesorodicarta.blogspot.it/2016/08/the-truth-about-fragile-things.html
La prima, di circa diciassette anni, ha sempre vissuto la sua vita portandosi dietro un gran senso di colpa e la voglia di nascondersi. All'età di due anni, infatti, per inseguire una farfalla, rischiò di essere investita da un'auto, ma fu prontamente salvata da un uomo, Bryon, che però perse la sua vita.
Charlotte all'epoca non aveva nemmeno compiuto un anno, e quell'atto eroico le costò il padre. Al tempo della storia raccontata nel romanzo, è una ragazzina arrabbiata e cinica, che tenta di esaudire i desideri che compongono una wish list lasciata incompleta da suo padre.
Philip è il migliore amico di Megan, un ragazzo simpatico e sensibile che permetterà alle due adolescenti di realizzare i desideri della lista, una volta deciso che è un compito che porteranno avanti insieme.
Nella descrizione dei ragazzi e delle loro vicende, l'autrice riesce a tenersi lontana dagli stereotipi e dai facili drammi.
Anche il personaggio di Megan, che rischiava di diventare patetico, rappresentando una "secchiona" taciturna e scostante, riesce a mostrare tutta la sua disperazione e il dolore che si deve provare sentendosi per tutta l'infanzia e l'adolescenza come l'assassina di un uomo buono e altruista.
Dal canto suo, Charlotte in principio mi stava un po' antipatica, ma con il proseguire della storia si comprendono anche le sue ragioni e il suo profondo dolore.
Notevoli i personaggi comprimari, come i genitori delle ragazze, la sorellina di Megan e la professoressa Schatz.
Mi è piaciuto molto il modo in cui Regina Sirois ha raccontato l'evolversi dei rapporti tra i tre ragazzi protagonisti, soprattutto quello tra Philip e Megan, che ad un certo punto della storia si ritrova spiazzata da un'altra ragazza, con l'impressione di perdere il suo amico, cosa che la porta a sentirsi ancora più sola e abbandonata.
La storia è così sia un racconto di crescita che la rappresentazione di una catarsi, con i protagonisti - ma non solo - che alla fine del percorso si ritrovano non soltanto cambiati, ma finalmente liberi da quei pesi che li avevano schiacciati durante tutta la loro breve vita.
Il romanzo è piacevole e spesso commovente; ciò che non ho gradito è stata la sua eccessiva lunghezza, soprattutto l'indugiare nel racconto del campeggio e dello spettacolo teatrale.
http://iltesorodicarta.blogspot.it/2016/08/the-truth-about-fragile-things.html
This YA book surprised me with the complexity of emotions and issues that it dealt with. There is guilt and anger and resentment and death and forgiveness and love and redemption. I could relate in many ways to the personality of the main character, Megan, and her quiet, serious nature. I loved her relationship with her family. The other characters - Charlotte and Phillip - were also well-written and all three of them tied together in a very unique storyline.
Part of me wanted a little more resolution to the end of the story and to see how some things turned out, but at the same time I also appreciated that the story ended where it did and left things a little open ended. This was a beautiful, heartbreaking coming-of-age story!
Note: I received a free ebook copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Part of me wanted a little more resolution to the end of the story and to see how some things turned out, but at the same time I also appreciated that the story ended where it did and left things a little open ended. This was a beautiful, heartbreaking coming-of-age story!
Note: I received a free ebook copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Wow. This book. This "feel-good" book. I am so happy that I read this book. The feelings I went through while reading, and I basically couldn't put it down. Oh my gosh. I think I can say that this is now one of my favourite books.
So this book is about a girl named Megan Riddick who "killed" a man when she was two. Her life basically changed when the man's daughter transfers to her school and makes herself noticeable.
I loved each and every character. The hurting Megan and Charlotte go through feel like knives piercing your heart with every word they say and think (because this story was told in the perspective of Megan). Megan is the girl who doesn't show much at all of what she thinks, but I love that I know that she's a pretty emotional person underneath because we know what she thinks.
Charlotte I thought came off as a bit annoying just because of her stubbornness. I couldn't hate her though because of the circumstances, and with the help of Megan and Phillip, I grew to love her as a character.
I kind of felt a bit bad for Alicia because I THINK she was supposed to be close with Megan and Phillip (or maybe I read that wrong, for I have a pretty bad memory hence the reason why I always write my reviews after finishing the book). I hate that she found out about Megan and Braden (well there goes the spoiler) through a sophomore. I get that it wasn't exactly her story as it was Megan's and Charlotte's, and that it became Phillip's too.
At first I was rooting for Phillip and Megan, just because cmon. It was pretty cute. But then I realized that I liked him with Charlotte too and I was a little heartbroken because I thought Megan seemed a bit confused about it all too. I saw Braden, and knew immediately that he liked Megan, but then I saw them actually converse with each other and I realized that he's a better fit.
Can I also say that I love that it doesn't end after the play? Regina Sirois beautifully continues the story to a beautiful end. "Pre-date" Braden and Megan's family before their first date actually had me laughing out loud. Charlotte's surprise to Megan? And though I believe it wasn't explicitly stated, Charlotte grew to forgive and love Megan.
I'm so happy I read this book, and I'll be sure to make my little sister read it too.
Wow. This book. This "feel-good" book. I am so happy that I read this book. The feelings I went through while reading, and I basically couldn't put it down. Oh my gosh. I think I can say that this is now one of my favourite books.
So this book is about a girl named Megan Riddick who "killed" a man when she was two. Her life basically changed when the man's daughter transfers to her school and makes herself noticeable.
I loved each and every character. The hurting Megan and Charlotte go through feel like knives piercing your heart with every word they say and think (because this story was told in the perspective of Megan). Megan is the girl who doesn't show much at all of what she thinks, but I love that I know that she's a pretty emotional person underneath because we know what she thinks.
Charlotte I thought came off as a bit annoying just because of her stubbornness. I couldn't hate her though because of the circumstances, and with the help of Megan and Phillip, I grew to love her as a character.
I kind of felt a bit bad for Alicia because I THINK she was supposed to be close with Megan and Phillip (or maybe I read that wrong, for I have a pretty bad memory hence the reason why I always write my reviews after finishing the book). I hate that she found out about Megan and Braden (well there goes the spoiler) through a sophomore. I get that it wasn't exactly her story as it was Megan's and Charlotte's, and that it became Phillip's too.
At first I was rooting for Phillip and Megan, just because cmon. It was pretty cute. But then I realized that I liked him with Charlotte too and I was a little heartbroken because I thought Megan seemed a bit confused about it all too. I saw Braden, and knew immediately that he liked Megan, but then I saw them actually converse with each other and I realized that he's a better fit.
Can I also say that I love that it doesn't end after the play? Regina Sirois beautifully continues the story to a beautiful end. "Pre-date" Braden and Megan's family before their first date actually had me laughing out loud. Charlotte's surprise to Megan? And though I believe it wasn't explicitly stated, Charlotte grew to forgive and love Megan.
I'm so happy I read this book, and I'll be sure to make my little sister read it too.