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Jellicoe Road
by Melina Marchetta
THIS. BOOK.
I'll admit, I didn't understand the hype for the first 50 pages or so. The author drops us right in with little context, so I spent a lot of time asking myself, "Why do I care about the territory wars of a bunch of teenagers? Why do THEY care?"
I care now.
The author is so good at telling us what is happening and letting us make connections without actually spelling it out. We, the readers, probably figure out the twists before Taylor does, but it's still fulfilling when she fits the pieces together, like we are. The friendships and relationships are honest and beautiful in their simplicity. We don't need epic love poems, because the quiet power of the relationships is obvious in every interaction between the characters.
Also, HOORAY for a young adult book that doesn't make the adults completely useless!!!
Overall, an absolutely beautiful book. 10/10. Recommend to all the friends. Read. This. Book.
I'll admit, I didn't understand the hype for the first 50 pages or so. The author drops us right in with little context, so I spent a lot of time asking myself, "Why do I care about the territory wars of a bunch of teenagers? Why do THEY care?"
I care now.
The author is so good at telling us what is happening and letting us make connections without actually spelling it out. We, the readers, probably figure out the twists before Taylor does, but it's still fulfilling when she fits the pieces together, like we are. The friendships and relationships are honest and beautiful in their simplicity. We don't need epic love poems, because the quiet power of the relationships is obvious in every interaction between the characters.
Also, HOORAY for a young adult book that doesn't make the adults completely useless!!!
Overall, an absolutely beautiful book. 10/10. Recommend to all the friends. Read. This. Book.