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The History of Jane Doe by Michael Belanger
4.0
*Thank you First To Read for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
***Before reading this review, just know that this book contains subjects like depression and suicide. If you or someone you know is at risk please call 1-800-273-8255.
When I was first approved to receive this book, I first thought it was going to be a crime/thriller novel just based on the cover and title. When I picked up The History of Jane Doe by Michael Belanger, I realized I was very wrong.
This is a coming-of-age novel about friendship, love, happiness, depression, and loss. Ray lives in the small town of Burgerville. His specialty is all things history and lore. He has one best friend named Simon. Their lives are quite ordinary until Jane Doe moves in and attends school with them. The three of them just click. Days are spent looking up the local history and conspiracy theories. However, Ray and Jane begin to fall for each other. Ray loves Jane but realizes that she has a history that he doesn’t know anything about. He thinks discovering this history will help understand her better but comes to find that a history can’t fully explain a person, and sometimes only create more questions.
This book is a painful read. However, it magically blends heartache and humor. Ray, Simon, and Jane have a quick wit and a wonderful sense of humor that really draws the readers in. Their friendship becomes something that many wish to have themselves. They are relatable. Watching Jane descend into depression from Ray’s point of view is heartbreaking but informative. The readers will see how it not only affects Jane but everyone around her. This will truly open the eyes of readers and maybe help them understand that this is an issue that can’t be fully understood.
The book starts off with a really slow pace. However, once the pace picks up, it is difficult to put down. I found that I was truly attached to the characters. When they cried, I cried. I appreciate that the author shows life before and after. I love how the characters are smart, but still learning. This is a quirky read show real life and real emotions. I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. I definitely recommend this book! I think this book could help those who have friends dealing with depression.
Check it out, the book will be released June 5th!
***Before reading this review, just know that this book contains subjects like depression and suicide. If you or someone you know is at risk please call 1-800-273-8255.
When I was first approved to receive this book, I first thought it was going to be a crime/thriller novel just based on the cover and title. When I picked up The History of Jane Doe by Michael Belanger, I realized I was very wrong.
This is a coming-of-age novel about friendship, love, happiness, depression, and loss. Ray lives in the small town of Burgerville. His specialty is all things history and lore. He has one best friend named Simon. Their lives are quite ordinary until Jane Doe moves in and attends school with them. The three of them just click. Days are spent looking up the local history and conspiracy theories. However, Ray and Jane begin to fall for each other. Ray loves Jane but realizes that she has a history that he doesn’t know anything about. He thinks discovering this history will help understand her better but comes to find that a history can’t fully explain a person, and sometimes only create more questions.
This book is a painful read. However, it magically blends heartache and humor. Ray, Simon, and Jane have a quick wit and a wonderful sense of humor that really draws the readers in. Their friendship becomes something that many wish to have themselves. They are relatable. Watching Jane descend into depression from Ray’s point of view is heartbreaking but informative. The readers will see how it not only affects Jane but everyone around her. This will truly open the eyes of readers and maybe help them understand that this is an issue that can’t be fully understood.
The book starts off with a really slow pace. However, once the pace picks up, it is difficult to put down. I found that I was truly attached to the characters. When they cried, I cried. I appreciate that the author shows life before and after. I love how the characters are smart, but still learning. This is a quirky read show real life and real emotions. I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. I definitely recommend this book! I think this book could help those who have friends dealing with depression.
Check it out, the book will be released June 5th!