A review by christinavarela
The Dive from Clausen's Pier by Ann Packer

2.0

This book sounded like it had so much potential, but it was a let down. First, it was hard to get past the outdated cultural references (outdated by 13 years), I'm not sure why, this hasn't bothered me in other books. When Carrie went to New York, I expected more from her - finish design school, search for her father, start a new life! I found it so cliche that she went back to Madison. Really what was she going to do for the rest of her life, take care of Mike, out of guilt so he won't commit suicide?? I did not feel hope or a sense of resolution for either them, just a miserable life ahead.