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ghostwin's review against another edition
5.0
Had me audibly crying at multiple points without understanding fully why i was upset lmaooo
Beautiful use of language and flashbacks! All the characters had life to them and I loved the sweet ending. Really makes you feel as broken as the main character, then leaves you with a sense of healing.
Beautiful use of language and flashbacks! All the characters had life to them and I loved the sweet ending. Really makes you feel as broken as the main character, then leaves you with a sense of healing.
saylorrains's review against another edition
4.0
This is a really quick read, I finished it in two hours, BUT it was a really good one. I couldn’t personally relate to this character except in the “cut and run” behavior, and yet there were moments that with just a few sentences the author would break my heart for her.
It’s a sad little book about personal relationships and sense of identity as well as belonging. I can see where some people wouldn’t find the ending satisfying, but I thought it was sweet.
It’s a sad little book about personal relationships and sense of identity as well as belonging. I can see where some people wouldn’t find the ending satisfying, but I thought it was sweet.
ewhaverkamp's review against another edition
5.0
Not for Middle School*
I have never read a book like this one. I have thought of it often after reading it. That alone makes it a 5 in my book! I look forward to reading more by this author.
I have never read a book like this one. I have thought of it often after reading it. That alone makes it a 5 in my book! I look forward to reading more by this author.
leerconkari's review against another edition
4.0
Stumbling upon this as a random pick was the best surprise. It filled me with so much sadness I wanted to extend my arms to Marin and remind her that change is good, betrayal hurts but it can form the path of a better future. Running feels like the only way out and sometimes it’s needed. Needles to say this book resonated with me in certain aspects and will be something I gravitate to.
Here are two of my favorite sections that I marveled over.
“ I wish her everything good. A friendly cab driver and short lines through security.
A flight with no turbulence and an empty seat next to her. A beautiful Christmas. I wish her more happiness than can fit in a person. I wish her the kind of happiness that spills over.”
; To love someone so deeply to wish them even the tiniest of things bring them peace is another form of love and gratitude to love that way.
“She peels an orange, separates it in perfect halves, and gives one of them to me. If I could wear it like a friendship bracelet, I would. Instead I swallow it section by section and tell myself it means even more this way. To chew and to swallow in silence here with her. lo taste the same thing in the same moment.”
;Again such beautiful writing in this story I’m in awe that the author could make eating an orange so overwhelmingly beautiful.
Here are two of my favorite sections that I marveled over.
“ I wish her everything good. A friendly cab driver and short lines through security.
A flight with no turbulence and an empty seat next to her. A beautiful Christmas. I wish her more happiness than can fit in a person. I wish her the kind of happiness that spills over.”
; To love someone so deeply to wish them even the tiniest of things bring them peace is another form of love and gratitude to love that way.
“She peels an orange, separates it in perfect halves, and gives one of them to me. If I could wear it like a friendship bracelet, I would. Instead I swallow it section by section and tell myself it means even more this way. To chew and to swallow in silence here with her. lo taste the same thing in the same moment.”
;Again such beautiful writing in this story I’m in awe that the author could make eating an orange so overwhelmingly beautiful.
franvig10's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful
A truly beautiful story with an ending that will bring so much emotion to you. Following Marins journey of self discovery, and self honesty is so fulfilling. Great novel.
A truly beautiful story with an ending that will bring so much emotion to you. Following Marins journey of self discovery, and self honesty is so fulfilling. Great novel.
ashriite's review against another edition
5.0
i will remember this book in the middle of the night and cry into the next day.
elleyureled's review against another edition
5.0
I have no earthly idea how this book got on my to read list, but I ordered a copy and am so glad that I did. The story was captivating and not what I had expected in the least. It was a very easy read but the book is filled with a richness that I have looked I wouldn’t have expected. I am looking forward to reading another of LaCours works.