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A review by saffronso
A Ticket to Ride by Paula McLain
5.0
TW; rape
This book resonated with me on a deep level.
It's a story about the messy place between childhood and adulthood. It's a story about being influenced by others, wanting them to like you so very badly that you change who you are for them. It's a story about children who know too much and have experienced too much for their own good. It's a story about how grown men take advantage of teenage girls.
McLain's writing is melodic as always, painting such vivid pictures of scenes. I think she does such a better job channeling the teenage years, especially after just reading a John Green novel.
This novel will stick with me for a while.
This book resonated with me on a deep level.
It's a story about the messy place between childhood and adulthood. It's a story about being influenced by others, wanting them to like you so very badly that you change who you are for them. It's a story about children who know too much and have experienced too much for their own good. It's a story about how grown men take advantage of teenage girls.
McLain's writing is melodic as always, painting such vivid pictures of scenes. I think she does such a better job channeling the teenage years, especially after just reading a John Green novel.
This novel will stick with me for a while.