Like her other books Just Listen is an intense but easy read. But I have to say, after consistently impressing me it is about time I started paying attention!
I usually borrow her novels from the library or a friend, perhaps because her book blurbs make the stories sound slightly shallow when they aren’t. She’s never been someone I’ve gone out of my way to follow. Sarah Dessen never ceases to amaze me, yet for some reason I always underestimate her as a writer. I can’t believe I’ve read two five star books in a row, it’s like Christmas and my birthday all wrapped into one guys!!! Have I mentioned I hate reviewing books I love? I just never feel like I can convey how awesome they are. When she meets the antisocial, brutally honest Owen however, she begins to wonder if telling the truth is so bad after all.
To cope she sets herself to the default ‘I’m fine’ and when school starts up again she wants nothing more than to stay out of the way. After Annabel extends the hand of friendship Sophie whisks her into the world she has always secretly dreamed of, parties, boys and popularity.īut one summer at a party it all goes wrong, Annabel is shunned by Sophie becoming isolated, even from her own family who are heavily focused on her sisters eating disorder.
He’s one of those intense types, obsessed with music.īut can he help me forget what happened the night everything changed?Īnnabel and her best friend Clarke are content playing cards and hanging out at the pool until the charismatic, confident Sophie moves to town. It’s turning into a long, lonely summer, full of secrets and silence.īut I’ve met this guy who won’t let me hide away. My ‘best friend’ is spreading rumours about me. Model look, confidence, a great social life. If this topic is a painful trigger, you may not want to read on. Warning: Readers should note that this book does cover the delicate issue of rape, although this is only one aspect of the story. 😛 Even so, I rarely give out five stars and was not expecting to fall in love with this book as much as I did! Like the stay up until 4.30am to finish it kinda love. That’s why when I did my annual book swap with one of my best budds last year, I made sure to steal all her Sarah Dessen books. I’ve always admired the way she skillfully tackles a serious subject while remaining accessible and lighthearted. I’ve read and enjoyed three of Sarah Dessen’s novels in the past, Lock and Key, The Truth About Forever and Dreamland but Just Listen has to be my favourite so far. Overall Impression: This book ripped my heart up into pieces and then put it back together again.
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