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Say What You Will
by Cammie McGovern
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I picked up this book because I needed a fix of cute contemporary and was surprised to find not only cute moments, but also a story about two young people battling with their personal demons. I can am always a fan of contemporary with a deeper message and this book proved to be just that.
The book follows Amy, who was born with cerebral palsy and Matthew, who has OCD, and it's all about their friendship and how sometimes the things that matter the most are the hardest to say. The characters were believable and their struggles were well expressed. Both of their conditions are not used as their defining characteristics, but rather as another part of themselves. I liked this fact that they didn't become their conditions. Their relationship felt genuine, with all its highs and lows and everything in between, and most importantly it was well developed.
I did have some issues with some of the character's thoughts, but then again this is what makes them more real. We all have conflicting thoughts that may stem from ignorance or simply from personal experience. It doesn't mean the book was any less good, but rather added a layer of realism to the characters. After all, no one is perfect.
In short this is a book that is both cute and deep. I would recommend it for anyone that is looking for a quick, contemporary read.
I picked up this book because I needed a fix of cute contemporary and was surprised to find not only cute moments, but also a story about two young people battling with their personal demons. I can am always a fan of contemporary with a deeper message and this book proved to be just that.
The book follows Amy, who was born with cerebral palsy and Matthew, who has OCD, and it's all about their friendship and how sometimes the things that matter the most are the hardest to say. The characters were believable and their struggles were well expressed. Both of their conditions are not used as their defining characteristics, but rather as another part of themselves. I liked this fact that they didn't become their conditions. Their relationship felt genuine, with all its highs and lows and everything in between, and most importantly it was well developed.
I did have some issues with some of the character's thoughts, but then again this is what makes them more real. We all have conflicting thoughts that may stem from ignorance or simply from personal experience. It doesn't mean the book was any less good, but rather added a layer of realism to the characters. After all, no one is perfect.
In short this is a book that is both cute and deep. I would recommend it for anyone that is looking for a quick, contemporary read.