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A review by cadyly
Everyone We've Been by Sarah Everett
3.0
I read the hardcover edition of this book, which I borrowed from the library. It is YA fiction, basically set in the present day, with the addition of some medical technology that we do not yet have in real life.
Central to the book is the question, "What does it mean to move on?" I guess part of my answer to that question is the reason why, while I liked her, I couldn't identify as much with the main character.
This was an interesting story, but I wish the trauma that caused her to make her decision (sorry, I'm trying to be vague and non-spoilery) had been fleshed out and described in more detail. As it is written, it feels more superficial and poorly reasoned.
Addie as a character does have a lot of growth as she discovers more about herself and her past, and I have a feeling that she will do just fine going forward.
This book made me feel grateful for all of my past - both the good and the bad memories. They make me who I am today.
Overall, I liked the story. I'm a little bit of a hard grader, so it only gets 3/5 stars, but for me, this is not a bad rating. I'm glad I read it. I may or may not re-read it. I would probably read a sequel, if one were ever written. It might be interesting to read a story about Zach or from Zach's POV.
Central to the book is the question, "What does it mean to move on?" I guess part of my answer to that question is the reason why, while I liked her, I couldn't identify as much with the main character.
This was an interesting story, but I wish the trauma that caused her to make her decision (sorry, I'm trying to be vague and non-spoilery) had been fleshed out and described in more detail. As it is written, it feels more superficial and poorly reasoned.
Addie as a character does have a lot of growth as she discovers more about herself and her past, and I have a feeling that she will do just fine going forward.
This book made me feel grateful for all of my past - both the good and the bad memories. They make me who I am today.
Overall, I liked the story. I'm a little bit of a hard grader, so it only gets 3/5 stars, but for me, this is not a bad rating. I'm glad I read it. I may or may not re-read it. I would probably read a sequel, if one were ever written. It might be interesting to read a story about Zach or from Zach's POV.