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A review by rbreade
The Kind of Friends We Used to Be by Frances O'Roark Dowell
The continued story of Kate and Marylin, now in 7th grade. Kate is learning to play guitar and dressing the part, while Marylin continues her interest in cheerleading and fashion. Marylin has the chance to stretch herself and break free of evil-headcheerleader Mazie Calloway's grip when goth girl Rhetta Mayes asks if she wants to be the writer on the graphic novel she's drawing. Though tempted, Marylin lacks the courage to be her own person. However, the door is not closed on Marylin, but left open to the possibility that she might yet chart her own course.
Kate, meanwhile, cautiously edges into what might eventually be a relationship with fellow guitarist Matthew Holler. The book ends with a movement into the historical present at Christmas-time.
Kate, meanwhile, cautiously edges into what might eventually be a relationship with fellow guitarist Matthew Holler. The book ends with a movement into the historical present at Christmas-time.