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A review by theboundless_bookworm
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
5.0
Diving into Ann Napolitano's "Hello, Beautiful" has once again proven how books can hit home for readers on a personal level. As the saying goes, "Different strokes for different folks," a powerful book might not pull the same heartstrings for various reasons. One such factor is the reader's individual experiences and circumstances at the time of engaging with the book. The story really struck a chord with me, leaving more than just the realization that life may not be fair but every cloud has a silver lining.
I went into this book blindly and a couple of pages in, it brought to mind Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women." This contemporary reinterpretation doesn't feel contrived; it possesses its own authenticity and strength that will prompt readers to either sympathize with or connect emotionally to the characters.
Understanding that this is a retelling, certain aspects of the plot are as clear as day, but the grand scope of the narrative offers a contemporary twist while staying firmly grounded in the timeless notion of families serving as the bedrock of one's existence. It illustrates parents as the primary guides, irrespective of whether their impact is positive or negative, and imagines children being molded to excel beyond or improve upon the attributes of their parents. As anticipated, the conflict unfolds when the outcomes of such meticulously laid plans turn out to be detrimental.
All things considered, "Hello beautiful" is a stunningly evocative piece of writing, with its vivid writing as tangible as it is emotionally wrenching and thought-provoking. It strikes a perfect chord between tragedy and love, demonstrating how forgiveness serves as the linchpin for the resolution of the characters' myriad wrong decisions.
I went into this book blindly and a couple of pages in, it brought to mind Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women." This contemporary reinterpretation doesn't feel contrived; it possesses its own authenticity and strength that will prompt readers to either sympathize with or connect emotionally to the characters.
Understanding that this is a retelling, certain aspects of the plot are as clear as day, but the grand scope of the narrative offers a contemporary twist while staying firmly grounded in the timeless notion of families serving as the bedrock of one's existence. It illustrates parents as the primary guides, irrespective of whether their impact is positive or negative, and imagines children being molded to excel beyond or improve upon the attributes of their parents. As anticipated, the conflict unfolds when the outcomes of such meticulously laid plans turn out to be detrimental.
All things considered, "Hello beautiful" is a stunningly evocative piece of writing, with its vivid writing as tangible as it is emotionally wrenching and thought-provoking. It strikes a perfect chord between tragedy and love, demonstrating how forgiveness serves as the linchpin for the resolution of the characters' myriad wrong decisions.