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Dear Diary (Dear Diary #1)
by
Allison Cassatta (Goodreads Author)
Chris Bishop is an All-American type guy with the perfect family, perfect grades and perfect girlfriend, with a bright and shiny future ahead of him.
He thought he had everything planned, thought he knew it all. But one summer, a kiss, and green-eyed hunk changed his whole life. Volunteering in a law firm was an opportunity for his future but it took him in a direction he n...more
He thought he had everything planned, thought he knew it all. But one summer, a kiss, and green-eyed hunk changed his whole life. Volunteering in a law firm was an opportunity for his future but it took him in a direction he n...more
ebook, 1st Edition, 71 pages
Published
June 14th 2011
by XoXo Publishing
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This sweet little short takes an interesting story-telling perspective. It’s Chris’ senior prom and as he’s getting ready, he starts telling the story to his “diary” about how his life changed and how he discovered he was gay. His parents gave him a little voice recorder and rather than use it for class notes, he uses it as a personal diary. He doesn’t really get the big deal about prom and didn’t want to go, but his mother was all excited so he agrees. As he’s telling the story of how he met Jo...more
Allison Cassatta's DEAR DIARY is a fun, quick read that takes place on the night of a young gay man's high school prom. He is reading into a digital voice recorder his memories of realizing that he is gay and his coming out experience. While his mother and ex-girlfriend are encouraging him to come out of his room and pose for pictures he stalls to finish his diary entry. What happens when he finally comes downstairs is a delightful twist to the story and made the book a winner for me. Loved the...more
This was a really sweet read without being overly syrupy. The author managed to effectively capture the youthful exuberance of the protagonist, however, there were a few instances where I found the language and sentence construction used distracted from that. I would have liked more of Josh, but I get that he isn't the focus of the story, but rather the incentive for Chris's recollections. I can only wish that everyone who realizes they are gay and comes out has such a loving family and understa...more
"Dear Diary" is a brief snippet of a look at a young man's coming out journey. Virtually the entire story takes place as Chris, an all-American high school senior, is getting ready to go to his senior prom. The story is a mixture of first person and third person points of view, which makes it a little difficult to follow.
Briefly, Chris wants to get down the story of his first love in his digital recorder before leaving for his prom. His first "girl friend" is named Sarah, and he ultimately brea...more
Briefly, Chris wants to get down the story of his first love in his digital recorder before leaving for his prom. His first "girl friend" is named Sarah, and he ultimately brea...more
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Chris is getting ready to attend the teenagers’ right of passage – the school prom. While he doesn’t really see it as significant himself, it’s important to his mother. So he’s putting on a tux and going through the ritual. But before that he has something else to do. Something that is more important to him by far. Chris needs to commit the story of his summer love to his digital diary via the hand- held recorder his father gave him. That summer he discovered both love and a part of himse...more
Chris is getting ready to attend the teenagers’ right of passage – the school prom. While he doesn’t really see it as significant himself, it’s important to his mother. So he’s putting on a tux and going through the ritual. But before that he has something else to do. Something that is more important to him by far. Chris needs to commit the story of his summer love to his digital diary via the hand- held recorder his father gave him. That summer he discovered both love and a part of himse...more
May 07, 2013
Pixie Mmgoodbookreviews
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4 of 5 stars
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Chris is getting ready for his senior prom, he is reflecting on the last eight months and confiding to his digital diary everything that has happened to him since he met Josh. Josh who Chris met when working the summer at a law firm and had Chris rethinking everything about himself as he recognised his attraction to Josh.
This is a wonderful coming of age story as a young man remembers everything that changed fo...more
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Chris is getting ready for his senior prom, he is reflecting on the last eight months and confiding to his digital diary everything that has happened to him since he met Josh. Josh who Chris met when working the summer at a law firm and had Chris rethinking everything about himself as he recognised his attraction to Josh.
This is a wonderful coming of age story as a young man remembers everything that changed fo...more
Jun 09, 2012
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A nice novella, mix of diary and tale, following the afternoon before the prom of 17 years old Chris; aside for being the last prom before going away from home to College, it’s also the day Chris is ready to admit he is gay and in love with Josh.
In the hour before the traditional photo with Chris in his nineties ready for the prom, Chris remembers how he met Josh the previous summer, how he suddenly realized why he was never attracted to girls, how Josh was able, with patience and love, to conqu...more
In the hour before the traditional photo with Chris in his nineties ready for the prom, Chris remembers how he met Josh the previous summer, how he suddenly realized why he was never attracted to girls, how Josh was able, with patience and love, to conqu...more
Dear Diary is an interesting running monologue, told in first person by Chris. Chris is a high school senior who uses a gift from his parents, a hand-held recorder, as his diary. It is this, interspersed with third person narrative, that make up the story of how Chris discovered, and embraced, his true self. The story is told on the night of Chris’ senior prom. His mother had made a big deal of Chris going, and to make her happy, he agreed. He isn’t particularly excited about it, but Chris is v...more
May 18, 2013
Aniko
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Chris is getting ready to attend the teenagers' right of passage - the school prom. While he doesn't really see it as significant himself, it's important to his mother. So he's putting on a tux and going through the ritual. But before that he has something else to do. Something that is more important to him by far. Chris needs to commit the story of his summer love to his digital diary via the hand-held recorder his father gave him. That summer, he discovered both love and a part of himself that...more
Mar 29, 2013
Mandy*reads obsessively*
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommended to Mandy*reads obsessively* by:
Anke
Chris is getting ready for his Prom and as he's doing that he is reminiscing about his summer of love and discovery with Josh. He speaks his thoughts into a voice recorder, using it as a diary.
Short and sweet!
Short and sweet!
This is a really good story that deals with discovering you are gay. I loved this short story and the characters in it, i found that it was heart warming and sensitive with descriptive yet useful information and incite. The characters are well rounded and detailed, with the story-line taking the same in depth consideration by the author. I found the story heart warming and captivating, this story does bring out a thought provoking side to it too which is always an added bonus. This is def a book...more
3.5 stars. Very touching short story of Chris and Josh. Told as a monologue recorded diary with some interruptions. Great ending too!
This was an enjoyable short story about a young man and the first time he met and fell in love with another guy.
The story, the scenes and events, are all quite good and fall into the realm of reality, as do most of the characters. I thought the parents, who were only in a few scenes, seemed a bit more idealized than real. I also didn't care for the POV, the whole digital recorder, recounting the memories idea. It jus doesn't quite fit into a cell phone and laptop world. And what kid is going to...more
The story, the scenes and events, are all quite good and fall into the realm of reality, as do most of the characters. I thought the parents, who were only in a few scenes, seemed a bit more idealized than real. I also didn't care for the POV, the whole digital recorder, recounting the memories idea. It jus doesn't quite fit into a cell phone and laptop world. And what kid is going to...more
Normally, I’m not a fan of the diary-style story . . . the self-conscious monologue of one character who dominates every aspect of the story. Dear Diary is a bit different, in that Chris’ narration is a bit more immediate and natural, owing largely to him reciting it into a hand-held recorder, as opposed to writing it all down. A third-person narrator frames the diary entries, giving us both context and distance from the events.
At its heart, this is the story of a young man discovering himself,...more
At its heart, this is the story of a young man discovering himself,...more
A coming out story shed in a positive light which is written in the third person but narrated by eighteen year old Chris Bishop who recounts how he realized his sexual identity during a summer internship at a prestigious law firm. It's the first story I've read in this particular style of story telling. I had some trouble with consciously figuring out where the third person's narration ended and where Chris' voice began. It somewhat reminds me of the movie "Easy A" though I think it works better...more
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I have just finsihed reading this book and I thought it was amazing.
It's only the second book of this genre I have ever read, and I am so glad I read it.
Allison has a way of making you feel a real connection with her characters. I have to say, I really needed a tissue handy as I did shed a few tears.
Thank you Allison for writing such a wonderful short story, and for helping me broaden my horizons by reading it.
It's only the second book of this genre I have ever read, and I am so glad I read it.
Allison has a way of making you feel a real connection with her characters. I have to say, I really needed a tissue handy as I did shed a few tears.
Thank you Allison for writing such a wonderful short story, and for helping me broaden my horizons by reading it.
Loved this book! I think it took me about a hour to read it because i couldn't put it down. A young man whose family are like the perfect american family, good grades, popular at school, girlfriend and knew where his future was heading until he met another guy who put his head in a spin and made him question everything, changed him so to speak. Very easy to read book, making you want more when you get to the end.
I loved this story. It only took me about 20 minutes to read since I couldn't put it down. I loved Chris's tender heart and how he wanted to be a good son & boyfriend, but also true to himself on his new found identity. I was so happy and releaved that this story had a happy ending. I loved how Josh and Chris were now an open and out, offical couple, included and loved by his family and friends.
I enjoyed reading this book and have reread it twice since buying it. The feeling it makes me feel is like new love. It's my first GBLT romance I have ever read and Dear Diary by Allison Cassatta turned me into a regular GBLT fan. Here's the link you may buy it directly from the publisher at http://www.xoxopublishing.com/shop-on...
and other ebook stores. Audrina
and other ebook stores. Audrina
Such a sweet story! Chris volunteers at a law office before college and meets Josh. Soon Chris is finding himself thinking of Josh in ways he's never thought of a boy before. Most of the story is told by Chris re-telling it to a tape recorder on the day of his high school prom. A really great short story. Good thing there is another book, the ending leaves much to be desired!!
Dear Diary is Chris's adorable coming out story, of how Josh flipped his world upside down. Chris tells his memoirs to a voice recorder the evening of his high school prom. I love the fact that Sarah didn't completely run out on Chris. She stuck by him wholeheartedly loving him for who he is as any real friend would do... Great story with a wonderful ending. =)
So just for the record, I hate when stuff is mislabeled. This is a short-story, not a novella. Now that that is out of the way... It was sweet, although a little slow. I wanted the HEA but wasn't sure I was gonna get it, but this was a good little short (view spoiler). Not sure why the guy on the cover has tats thought (another pet peeve, non-story-matching cover models!)
3,5 for the sweetness ^^
wohoho what a sweet-coming-out story <3
Chris was 18, his prompt was waiting, his mom was can't wait to take his photo before he went to the prom, but Chris got something else to do; a confession...
Definitely a fun and quick reading.
wohoho what a sweet-coming-out story <3
Chris was 18, his prompt was waiting, his mom was can't wait to take his photo before he went to the prom, but Chris got something else to do; a confession...
Definitely a fun and quick reading.
While this book is a short story, there's nothing short about the main character. I loved reading his coming of age story, and as always, Allison paints beautiful imagery with intricate monologues that leave you wanting more.
As usual, a wonderful read by a great writer. Allison hooks you in right from the start. This book leaves you smiling and with tears in your eyes with a happy ending. I loved it.
I love the way this woman writes, she sucks you in and gets you hooked! I am hoping to pick up her Immortals book soon! Love her! You have gotta read! You will fall in love!
Interesting short piece of work. The story was emotional and described a YA first true love. The story was a bit to happy, but good HEA true it all.
Allison did it again, takes something simple and made it amazing. And the ending? It was unexpected but I loved it.
Cute and endearing read about first love.
Short and oh so sweet!
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I am a married, 33 year old, female, with no children. By trade I am a network engineer with far too many years under my belt. My first book was published in 2010 by Kerlak Publishing, followed by a short story in 2011 through Dreamspinner Press. I don't have any formal training, I simply write what I feel. I have a vivid imagination and love building dream worlds for my readers to escape to.
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