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Jellicoe Road
by Melina Marchetta
2nd read 11th dec 21-26th jan 22 - it killed me just as much. I felt every single emotion just as much as the first time around. What a special book.
3rd read 13-16 dec 2022 - the feelings are just as strong, as the last time. I love it so much. Forever hard-hitting and heart wrenching...
4th read 11-16 dec 2024 - nothing has changed. I loved it just as much here the fourth time around.
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Who cried? Me? Nooooo, why would you think that? Red puffy eyes? I have no idea what you're talking about...
So where to begin with this story? I won't say much because reading this book is a unique experience on it's own. You have to go in without knowing anything at all.
But to sum it up, the story is about Taylor Markham, who was abandoned by her mother as a child and is now in a boarding school. Taylor is elected as a leader in the territory war games played by her school with the Townies (locals) and Cadets. But oh people, it's SO much more than that. The story might be confusion to start with, but just stick with it.
The topics varies between responsibilities and grief and battles lots of mental health problems.
I haven't read a proper YA in such a long while, but this was so much more than just that. Remember to keep your mind open and keep reading if you ever start this one, and please do.
Also Jonah Griggs has captured my heart... Not only him though, the whole crew, past and present. I just miss them so much now. I feel like they're my friends..
Another sum up would be that this book is absolutely beautiful, powerful and tragic. It will stay with me for a long time and I'm gonna purchase a physical copy, because I just need to be able to hug it.
TW: suicidal thoughts, violence, drug addictions, suicide, car accidents also mention of child pornography
Buddy read with the masters Azrah, Fares, Karima and Warda. I have high hopes of this book wrecking my heart!!
3rd read 13-16 dec 2022 - the feelings are just as strong, as the last time. I love it so much. Forever hard-hitting and heart wrenching...
4th read 11-16 dec 2024 - nothing has changed. I loved it just as much here the fourth time around.
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“And life goes on, which seems kind of strange and cruel when you're watching someone die.”
Who cried? Me? Nooooo, why would you think that? Red puffy eyes? I have no idea what you're talking about...
So where to begin with this story? I won't say much because reading this book is a unique experience on it's own. You have to go in without knowing anything at all.
But to sum it up, the story is about Taylor Markham, who was abandoned by her mother as a child and is now in a boarding school. Taylor is elected as a leader in the territory war games played by her school with the Townies (locals) and Cadets. But oh people, it's SO much more than that. The story might be confusion to start with, but just stick with it.
The topics varies between responsibilities and grief and battles lots of mental health problems.
I haven't read a proper YA in such a long while, but this was so much more than just that. Remember to keep your mind open and keep reading if you ever start this one, and please do.
Also Jonah Griggs has captured my heart... Not only him though, the whole crew, past and present. I just miss them so much now. I feel like they're my friends..
Another sum up would be that this book is absolutely beautiful, powerful and tragic. It will stay with me for a long time and I'm gonna purchase a physical copy, because I just need to be able to hug it.
What’s the difference between a trip and a journey?' and my father said, 'Narnie, my love, when we get there, you’ll understand,' and that was the last thing he ever said.”
TW: suicidal thoughts, violence, drug addictions, suicide, car accidents also mention of child pornography
“Hold my hand because I might disappear.”
Buddy read with the masters Azrah, Fares, Karima and Warda. I have high hopes of this book wrecking my heart!!