A review by janneke2302
Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen

challenging emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I'm not sure how I feel about this book. The writing feels very timeless. Other than a few instances where I was reminded that cell phones didn't exist yet, it really wasn't noticeable that this book is older than I am. The story was quite different from what I expected. The synopsis made me think this book would center around Halley and Scarlett's friendship, but it ended up focusing way more on Halley's relationship with her mother and with Macon. While I did enjoy the book overall, it felt more like the plot of a lifetime movie meant to teach teens morals than a book that was actually written for teens to relate to.
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