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A review by thebookishhomesteader
Some Maintenance Required by Marie-Renée Lavoie
3.0
When we think of a “coming of age story” we don’t think of this one. Somehow it’s a little too real, a little too raw for what our minds can conjure up, but it happens.
Laurie is one of those kids that is growing up but somehow gets rushed through that process. At first, we think the story is all about her but then we meet her neighbor Cindy and we understand some maintenance is required. Cindy needs Laurie and her mother in ways that Laurie is still learning to manage. Laurie is sometimes struggling herself but understands that Cindy’s needs are greater. Over time she learns the balance of standing up for Cindy and being able to help her in the best way possible.
Laurie’s mother is so darn relatable, she’s my favorite character. She reads so many books and it feels like the author made her like that as a secret for the readers to share. A secret little “oh my gosh it’s me” crosses our mind. I could be her mother!
This book is a little sad, to be honest. It doesn’t have a fairytale ending but it’s a reality that many face. We only hope that Laurie’s influence on Cindy’s life will help her be better than the other examples she has growing up.
Laurie is one of those kids that is growing up but somehow gets rushed through that process. At first, we think the story is all about her but then we meet her neighbor Cindy and we understand some maintenance is required. Cindy needs Laurie and her mother in ways that Laurie is still learning to manage. Laurie is sometimes struggling herself but understands that Cindy’s needs are greater. Over time she learns the balance of standing up for Cindy and being able to help her in the best way possible.
Laurie’s mother is so darn relatable, she’s my favorite character. She reads so many books and it feels like the author made her like that as a secret for the readers to share. A secret little “oh my gosh it’s me” crosses our mind. I could be her mother!
This book is a little sad, to be honest. It doesn’t have a fairytale ending but it’s a reality that many face. We only hope that Laurie’s influence on Cindy’s life will help her be better than the other examples she has growing up.