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A review by lauraorourke
If You Come Softly by Jacqueline Woodson
4.0
I read this book because it was Life Library book club’s first pick! I had never heard of it before and it probably would not have ever come across my path, so it was a nice treat.
While reading this book I discovered how cynical I am about young love. I have a hard to connecting with that concept because I am removed from it now and apparently can’t bring myself back there. So the star-crossed lovers aspect didn’t really pull me in as much as I imagine it would for anyone who doesn’t have a heart of stone.
This book is clearly timeless and has so many elements to make it a classic. A modern day Romeo and Juliet that take real life realities and brings it into sharp focus. It is a book that we need to read - a book that challenges assumptions and makes the reader recognize how little has changed in the 20 years since the book was first published. This book could have been written this past year.
While reading this book I discovered how cynical I am about young love. I have a hard to connecting with that concept because I am removed from it now and apparently can’t bring myself back there. So the star-crossed lovers aspect didn’t really pull me in as much as I imagine it would for anyone who doesn’t have a heart of stone.
This book is clearly timeless and has so many elements to make it a classic. A modern day Romeo and Juliet that take real life realities and brings it into sharp focus. It is a book that we need to read - a book that challenges assumptions and makes the reader recognize how little has changed in the 20 years since the book was first published. This book could have been written this past year.