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A review by valerylh
We Love You, Charlie Freeman by Kaitlyn Greenidge
3.0
OK, that was kind of weird. And at several points – awkwardly uncomfortable! There will be times along the way when you'll think “oh, this is the awkward thing” but no, keep going, you’ll know it when you get there!
I really didn’t enjoy the first 2/3 of this book. Dr Gardner and his horrifying science...and I couldn’t get my head around Laurel essentially throwing her family aside for Charlie, and I was confused by the side-story (although that did work itself out). Her children were both clearly struggling in this new situation and Mom was just not dealing with it…you’re on your own girls! And Dad just faded into the background. It all hit the fan when the family came for Thanksgiving dinner at the Toneybee Institute. LOL, this scene alone brought the book up to 3 stars…fantastic!
I really didn’t enjoy the first 2/3 of this book. Dr Gardner and his horrifying science...and I couldn’t get my head around Laurel essentially throwing her family aside for Charlie, and I was confused by the side-story (although that did work itself out). Her children were both clearly struggling in this new situation and Mom was just not dealing with it…you’re on your own girls! And Dad just faded into the background. It all hit the fan when the family came for Thanksgiving dinner at the Toneybee Institute. LOL, this scene alone brought the book up to 3 stars…fantastic!