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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
This was a very weird, quite indie book. I chose it at random really and actually I was pleasantly surprised. I like the little notes/poems dotted throughout, the main characters are generally all likeable and the story itself is pretty original and entertaining. It deals with quite a sensitive issue which I'm sure has been done to death in YA books (although come to think of it, I don't recall ever reading about it before) but it has a unique take on it and it surprisingly isn't that depressing. The characters might fall into the pitfall of being so quirky they lack realism, but I found myself falling in love with them all anyway and I really enjoyed it
Good and entertaining young adult book that touches on big themes death, grief, adolescent love, music - nice to take a break from the dystopia theme.
3.75 stars here. I really liked the story and the characters. Lennie was so normal. I sort of wonder if I would have liked it more if I had read this book before "I'll Give You the Sun". There were glimpses of that writing style here, but it wasn't as sure-footed as in IGUtS. But it was still beautifully written and relatable (but just quirky enough to make you smile-Gram's roses, Big's marriages, a girl named Lennon!) One thing-I thought the ending wrapped up a little too nicely too quickly, but alas, such is YA fiction. Definitely a YA book worth checking out for all ages. Can't wait to read whatever Nelson writes next.
I read this novel with a giant lump in my throat... The book opens as Lennie Walker returns to school after the shocking death of her 19 year old sister. The sisterhood that is represented in Lennies grief is unbearable at times-- they were the best of friends, living with their grandma for the past 16 years when their mom left. Living in a small town, everyone is experiencing the loss, but Lennie struggles to move forward. When Bailey's boyfriend, Toby, seems to be the only who Lennie can turn to, she is shocked to see a more intimate connection begin to develop... Then, enter the new boy to school, whose attention also turns to Lennie. Let me be clear: this is not cheesy or far-fetched...it is a beautifully-written story of love, loss and family.
Lennon, known as Lennie, is coping with the sudden, unexpected death of her older sister, Bailey. She's trying to figure out the mystery of her nomadic mother, who dropped the sisters off with their grandmother and hasn't returned for over fifteen years. On top of all that, her sister's boyfriend, Toby, keeps hanging around the house, which makes it difficult for Lennie to get closer to Joe, the cute new boy who calls her John Lennon. It's a really sweet book, and it was easy to get sucked into Lennie's world right along with her, rather than stay back as a reader and know what is right and wrong for her.
Snail Mail Book Club. Wow, this author has mad skillz. The characters are wholly illuminated and must be invited to dinner.
This book took my heart on a crazy rollercoaster ride and I loved it! Lennie is an amazing main character who is uncertain, a little insecure, and totally vulnerable. Ultimately, this vulnerability along with her grief helps her discover just who she is, which in turn helps her let go of those things. It's very hard for me to put into words how much I enjoyed the poetic nature of Lennie's words and thoughts. Everything she says and thinks keeps replaying in my mind and it makes so much sense in such a beautiful way. Grief, tragedy, whirlwind romance, despair, and true love. If you can appreciate all those things, I highly recommend this book. It turned out to be much more than I expected. It is definitely now one of my favorites.
Beautiful. Matter-of-fact and unapologetic about its sadness, but not a bit maudlin or sentimental. Love the relationship between Lennie and Joe, and the relationships between Lennie and her family members (present & not present).
A very good story dealing with a girl's loss of her older sister -- how she and those around her navigate it. There is a cute love story involved. I loved all of the poems/notes included at the beginning of each chapter that really represented how the main character was feeling.