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livferguson 's review for:
White Oleander
by Janet Fitch
The first time I read this book was about 2008/2009 when I was in high school, and I remember absolutely loving it. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, I've returned home to be with family and have been perusing my old bookshelves to reread some of my past favorite books.
I remember loving White Oleander, but had no recollection of what it was about. Rereading it for a second time, I was not disappointed, I was only reminded of how much I love this book! The writing is beautiful, even though the story is filled with vignettes of characters who are all screwed up in their own way, especially Astrid. Being more than 10 years older when I first read it, I can still relate to Astrid's feelings and desires of just wanting to be loved, which is a very simple need that all human beings crave. Really great book and I look forward to rereading it again in the next decade!
I remember loving White Oleander, but had no recollection of what it was about. Rereading it for a second time, I was not disappointed, I was only reminded of how much I love this book! The writing is beautiful, even though the story is filled with vignettes of characters who are all screwed up in their own way, especially Astrid. Being more than 10 years older when I first read it, I can still relate to Astrid's feelings and desires of just wanting to be loved, which is a very simple need that all human beings crave. Really great book and I look forward to rereading it again in the next decade!