7/6/2023 0 Comments Owen armstrong just listen![]() ![]() ![]() The first half of the book felt quite ordinary, unremarkable, but once all the characters and the plot basics were laid out, Dessen began delving into some of the emotions of the characters and suddenly the book felt distinctive. ![]() Annabel’s stream of consciousness felt very genuine and with a character as open and honest as Owen, this book granted readers an authentic glimpse into not one, but two people’s lives. ![]() The writing style is simple, but very honest and includes a couple very nicely worded observations that are sure to resonate beyond the confines of the book and into the life of the reader. While some of the plot was utterly predictable, SPOILER: Annabel and loner Owen become friends and then more, as he helps her see the good qualities within herself that she is blind to, Clarke makes her way back into Annabel’s life, the emotion Dessen weaves into her narrative made up for this. The opening quote by Robert Frost which claims: The best way around it through, summarizes the overall message of the book from the start, making the reader both receptive to and aware of the slow journey Annabel ventures on throughout the novel. Nevertheless, Sarah Dessen masterfully balances the light and heavy passages in her book, resulting in a quick read that also makes a lasting impact. What seems like a light read quickly reveals that there is more going on with our narrator, Annabel Greene, than she herself is willing to admit. ![]()
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