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A review by semiabby
What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is the first time I have ever read a Sarah Dessen book. Honestly, I loved the book. The entire story builds up as you get to know the main character, McLean, pretty intimately as you are watching her grow as a person as well. I think that the overall message was inspiring, it shows change and that it’s okay to accept that.
Personally, I do wish that the ending would have been more drawn out. No spoilers, but, I feel like the whole story was laid out so clear. We were constantly seeing updates from a day to day basis and the growth in the character. However, at the end, it felt like the part that had been building up the whole book was just pushed at the very very end. Skipping some of the very important conversations and situations that I would have loved to hear about that showed where she ended up.
That being said, I would absolutely read it again. Regardless if the ending felt rushed, it was a good ending that felt hopeful and promising. Definitely would recommend especially if you are looking for growth/independence/loving yourself for who you are, even if you don’t know exactly who are yet.
Personally, I do wish that the ending would have been more drawn out. No spoilers, but, I feel like the whole story was laid out so clear. We were constantly seeing updates from a day to day basis and the growth in the character. However, at the end, it felt like the part that had been building up the whole book was just pushed at the very very end. Skipping some of the very important conversations and situations that I would have loved to hear about that showed where she ended up.
That being said, I would absolutely read it again. Regardless if the ending felt rushed, it was a good ending that felt hopeful and promising. Definitely would recommend especially if you are looking for growth/independence/loving yourself for who you are, even if you don’t know exactly who are yet.