A review by maralyons
The Center of Everything by Laura Moriarty

3.0

Easy to read, but slow going. Very little happens in this book. The narrator, Evelyn, is not very endearing, but she is realistic. I'm not quite sure why I finished this book. After reading the first 100 pages I felt like NOTHING had happened. I was surprised at how few relationships the narrator has. She only has 2 friends and alienates herself from her mother and little brother. I suppose I was hoping this novel would be more charming and focus on the importance of relationships with family and friends when one is faced with adverse circumstances (poverty). It seemed as if Evelyn did not really care about anyone and she was very judgmental of the actions of those close to her.