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A review by cornmaven
Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler
5.0
I loved this book. If ever there was an accurate portrayal of the drama of HS relationships, in all their facets, this is it. Handler's got the whole thing down well, and treats us to these amazing "lists" of teenage angst and experience throughout the story. The art by Maira Kalman is exquisite. I think my only complaint would be that the book is HEAVY, given the thick, lacquered paper. But I will endure weight for substance any time.
If I had owned the book I read, I would have been highlighting many insightful sentences. For most of the novel, I really didn't hate Ed. I found his character, as portrayed by Min, quite charming and sincere. But there's the rub. It wasn't sincere. It was typical jock, I am the master of the universe stuff. Practiced and refined over many 'relationships'. Quite a cautionary tale for girls who swoon over such guys - do you really want to lose your virginity with an act like that?
Al of course if her real love, the guy she SHOULD grab and hold onto. I liked the way Handler delivered these smart, intelligent kids to us. There are so many in high school, and often they go unnoticed.
Teens ought to read this one.
If I had owned the book I read, I would have been highlighting many insightful sentences. For most of the novel, I really didn't hate Ed. I found his character, as portrayed by Min, quite charming and sincere. But there's the rub. It wasn't sincere. It was typical jock, I am the master of the universe stuff. Practiced and refined over many 'relationships'. Quite a cautionary tale for girls who swoon over such guys - do you really want to lose your virginity with an act like that?
Al of course if her real love, the guy she SHOULD grab and hold onto. I liked the way Handler delivered these smart, intelligent kids to us. There are so many in high school, and often they go unnoticed.
Teens ought to read this one.