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tashaboddy 's review for:
Just Listen
by Sarah Dessen
Just Listen is a really interesting read because actually, although it follows Sarah Dessen's formula, its slightly different from her usual style. Yes, you can guarantee that it follows the story of a teenager/young adult who falls in love/begins a relationship with a guy. Yes at some point they will split and have to work out their differences. Along the way, Sarah Dessen is able to weave a story about family and friends and the main character developing as a person. And Sarah Dessen seems to have a knack with making her stories extremely believable.
What I found interesting about Just Listen is how Sarah Dessen integrated the theme of rape within the narrative. I think it was extremely well done and makes it extremely easy to understand. Through Annabel you can understand the emotions that person is going through and the impact it has on Annabel's life. And I found this part of the plot extremely interesting. What also gripped me was the use of flashbacks to explore Annabel's friendships and I did really enjoy reading Just Listen. Its a very interesting and thought-provoking read.
What I found interesting about Just Listen is how Sarah Dessen integrated the theme of rape within the narrative. I think it was extremely well done and makes it extremely easy to understand. Through Annabel you can understand the emotions that person is going through and the impact it has on Annabel's life. And I found this part of the plot extremely interesting. What also gripped me was the use of flashbacks to explore Annabel's friendships and I did really enjoy reading Just Listen. Its a very interesting and thought-provoking read.