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A review by laurenbachman7
Whale Talk by Chris Crutcher
5.0
This book made me cry near the end. Then again. Then AGAIN. I truly think this is one of my favorite YA (?) novels. It speaks to true human emotions and experiences, and although not being entirely relatable to *me*, brings these experiences to light in a way that allows for acknowledgment, empathy, and understanding. In demonstrating some extraordinary lives (for both better and worse), readers learn that everyone has a story, and sometimes those stories are not simply good or bad. We as humans are a culmination of our experiences, and we need to remember that as we look at others who may be in different situations foreign to our own.
Aside from the interwoven lessons, I actually think this book contains a good sense of humor and some great characters. T.J. is written well as the main character and I admire his tenacity when it comes to selflessly standing up for his beliefs. I also think most of the other characters were woven into the narrative nicely and contributed to the plot in their own ways. Overall, I enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone who wants a short but emotional read!
Aside from the interwoven lessons, I actually think this book contains a good sense of humor and some great characters. T.J. is written well as the main character and I admire his tenacity when it comes to selflessly standing up for his beliefs. I also think most of the other characters were woven into the narrative nicely and contributed to the plot in their own ways. Overall, I enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone who wants a short but emotional read!