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A review by foreveralicexox
Dear Nobody by Berlie Doherty
3.0
This book follows the perspectives of both Chris and Helen through their late teenage years dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. I love the structure of the book, how it starts in October with Chris receiving Helen's letters, all titled 'Dear Nobody' and then goes back to January where the letters begin, following the memories of Chris accompanied by the written thoughts of Helen, month by month until returning to present day.
I thoroughly enjoyed the artistic choice presented in the structure of this book, and feel the story explored well the topic of an unplanned pregnancy from a teenage couple, with the intersection of feelings, actions and knowledge from parents, friends and family along the way. It was certainly worth the read, however I'm not sure if it was writing style, ideologies explored or just me as the reader, but I didn't feel myself particularly warming to either Helen or Chris, so didn't feel any significant emotional attachment to wanting their futures to work out or supporting their relationship.
I found some scenes difficult to read, but this made the story more true to the harsh reality of the subject topic, which I did appreciate. So overall, a very well explored concept and story, but for whatever reason I wasn't particularly gripped by the characters themselves.
I thoroughly enjoyed the artistic choice presented in the structure of this book, and feel the story explored well the topic of an unplanned pregnancy from a teenage couple, with the intersection of feelings, actions and knowledge from parents, friends and family along the way. It was certainly worth the read, however I'm not sure if it was writing style, ideologies explored or just me as the reader, but I didn't feel myself particularly warming to either Helen or Chris, so didn't feel any significant emotional attachment to wanting their futures to work out or supporting their relationship.
I found some scenes difficult to read, but this made the story more true to the harsh reality of the subject topic, which I did appreciate. So overall, a very well explored concept and story, but for whatever reason I wasn't particularly gripped by the characters themselves.