Halley has always followed in the wake of her best friend, Scarlett. But when Scarlett learns that her boyfriend has been killed in a motorcycle ac...
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May 20, 2011
Kelly
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In Someone Like You Scarlett's boyfriend, Micheal dies in a car accident and finds out that she is pregnant while her best friend, Halley is away at summer camp. Halley and Scarlett have been best friend since they were little, so Halley knows she has to come home to see Scarlett. Halley helps Scarlett along with her pregnancy, putting up with her mood changes and food cravings. Scarlett has always been the more outgoing, independent one out of the pair, but now that Scarlett is going to have
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Jul 10, 2008
Zoe
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This book was straight up Sarah Dessen (Queen of teenage girly books that all have the same plot but are somehow still good), but I was disapointed by the choice of main character.
I've heard all about the bad boy boyfriend, the pregnant best friend, the writer mom, but I wanted to hear the story from the point of Cameron! How out of the blue would it be to read a story about a boy who moves into a new town and befriends a pregnant girl whose baby's father is dead?...(and perhaps is More...
I've heard all about the bad boy boyfriend, the pregnant best friend, the writer mom, but I wanted to hear the story from the point of Cameron! How out of the blue would it be to read a story about a boy who moves into a new town and befriends a pregnant girl whose baby's father is dead?...(and perhaps is More...
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Nov 14, 2008
Kandi
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This book hit so close to home for me. I'm sitting here filled up with so much emotion over this book. Scarlett's story is close to my own with her unexpected pregnancy as a teenager and her struggles. I even had my own 'Halley' to help me (my bf Sara) along the way to take care of me, tell me everything was ok, and just to be there. Everyone should have that best friend like the book says. I loved this story, although I wish there was a better ending. Something to really solidify it so you had
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Dec 16, 2009
Erin
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In this YA novel, Halley and her best friend Scarlett learn what it means to support one another through thick and thin. In the opening pages, Scarlett loses her boyfriend to a motorcycle accident...and finds out that she is pregnant with his child. Her choice to keep the baby, Halley's suffering relationship with her mother, and her first boyfriend add to the plot of the novel immensely. Macon, Halley's new boyfriend, is pushing her to lose her virginity to him, making it seem as though it i
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Jul 24, 2011
marg
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This book surprised me. Initially it was a solid 2 stars, eventually reaching 4 and settling on 3.5. I was surprised by it because initially it seemed so incredibly dumb. The novel opens with Halley getting a phone call that her bff's boyfriend has been killed in an accident. Now, this is high drama. But does anyone seem fazed? Mmm, not really. Scarlett, the bff in question, is washing dishes while she relays the news to Halley, and Halley's mom seems pretty chilled about it, not eve More...
This book surprised me. Initially it was a solid 2 stars, eventually reaching 4 and settling on 3.5. I was surprised by it because initially it seemed so incredibly dumb. The novel opens with Halley getting a phone call that her bff's boyfriend has been killed in an accident. Now, this is high drama. But does anyone seem fazed? Mmm, not really. Scarlett, the bff in question, is washing dishes while she relays the news to Halley, and Halley's mom seems pretty chilled about it, not eve More...
Apr 03, 2011
Thomas
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3.5/5 stars.
By reading this book I can clearly see how much Sarah Dessen has improved as an author after several novels. While Someone Like You is a likable, heart-warming story, it lacks the strong emotions and pitch-perfect writing of Dessen's later books.
One thing I would have loved was if this book was written in the perspective of a different character, namely Cameron or Scarlet. The story seems to revolve around Scarlet as opposed to Halley, so seeing her thoughts a More...
By reading this book I can clearly see how much Sarah Dessen has improved as an author after several novels. While Someone Like You is a likable, heart-warming story, it lacks the strong emotions and pitch-perfect writing of Dessen's later books.
One thing I would have loved was if this book was written in the perspective of a different character, namely Cameron or Scarlet. The story seems to revolve around Scarlet as opposed to Halley, so seeing her thoughts a More...
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Dec 03, 2008
Ying
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I thought this book was okay, but not the best from Sarah Dessen. A bit dry and boring at parts, this is the story of two best friends, Haley and Scarlett, where Halley seems to lean unconditionally on Scarlett. It is not until Scarlett's life becomes a tragedy that Halley begins to learn what it takes to be someone as strong as Scarlett. Covering a romance with classmate, Macon Faulkner, and the struggles with the binds of family as Halley continually changes and evolves while her mother forces
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Apr 19, 2009
Eva
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I really liked this book, but it didn't hold my interest. I normally read a book like this in a day, maybe two. it took me about 5 days to read it. It was typical high school, teenagers doing what they do. Kind of reminded me of the movie 'How To Deal'
edit: just found out the book was made into that movie. wow.
edit: just found out the book was made into that movie. wow.
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Apr 16, 2009
Brittany
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someone like you was a really good book. this book is one i couldn't put down there was so much stuff to read about. i would have to say that this is one of the best books i've read by her so far.
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Mar 31, 2009
Yvette
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Didn't realize it was a Teen book until I started reading it, but It was definitely worth reading
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Feb 18, 2009
Ashley
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I would recommend this book to any teen age girl. This book is an amazing book, about how strong friendship can go through anything and get stronger. Two best friends that have been friends since they were young, go through an experience that not many people can go through. Scarlett who has always been the strong one is now depending on Halley who has always been the weaker not always not knowing what to do one. Scarlett finds out she is pregnant a few weeks after her boyfriend was killed More...
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Dec 23, 2008
Mrs.
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For the past month, I have been reading the fictonal novel Someone Like You, by Sarah Dessen. The novel starts as sixteen year old Halley gives us a reflection of her best friend Scarlett. Halley and Scarlett have been best friends since they Scarlett moved into Halley's neighborhood in grade school. The two girls are inseperable, however, they're not alike whatsoever. Halley is quiet and shy, while Scarlett is loud, friendly, and outgoing.
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Feb 06, 2012
Julie
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The story of a young girl's quest for self identity. As she turns sixteen and starts her junior year of high school, Halley is dealing with a death of a friend and her changing relationship with her mother. In addition, her best friend, Scarlett, is pregnant, and she is experiencing her first love.
Author Sarah Dressen provides a realistic portrayal of a young teen in this readable book. Told in first-person, Halley is an honest voice. On the one hand, she is rebelling against her More...
Author Sarah Dressen provides a realistic portrayal of a young teen in this readable book. Told in first-person, Halley is an honest voice. On the one hand, she is rebelling against her More...
Jan 05, 2012
Miranda
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“Life is an ugly, awful place not to have a best friend.” Do know someone in your life who you would consider a sibling, call in a time of need, tell them your deepest secret, someone you can simply call your best friend? In the book Someone Like You, Scarlett and Halley have been best friends ever since the minute they met in front of Scarlett’s house. Halley had never had a best friend like Scarlett; she is bold, daring, and different from the “Barbie” girls that Halley had known her e
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Dec 15, 2011
Emma
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I absolutely loved this book. I think it perfectly mirrors lots of teenagers real like stories bundled into an exciting, heart felt novel. Halley and Scarlett are best friends. Scarlett's always been the brave and bold one while Halley is more quiet. When Michael, Scarlett's boyfriend dies in a motorcycle accident, and Scarlett learns that she's carrying his baby the pressure is on Halley to step up and take care of Scarlett. Halley starts dating Macon, a boy with a bad reputation and not Halley
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Dec 06, 2011
Reynje
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2.5 stars
Is it just me, or do Sarah Dessen’s earlier books feel... grittier than the later releases? Well, “gritty” isn’t the right word, I know. Sarah Dessen’s work is realistic, painfully so at times, but not particularly “edgy” or dark, for want of better words.
My point is that having read Dessen’s later work first, then backtracking, I was struck by rawness of ‘Someone Like You’ in comparison with say, ‘What Happened To Goodbye”.
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Is it just me, or do Sarah Dessen’s earlier books feel... grittier than the later releases? Well, “gritty” isn’t the right word, I know. Sarah Dessen’s work is realistic, painfully so at times, but not particularly “edgy” or dark, for want of better words.
My point is that having read Dessen’s later work first, then backtracking, I was struck by rawness of ‘Someone Like You’ in comparison with say, ‘What Happened To Goodbye”.
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Nov 28, 2011
Lauren
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Okay, like the last piece of beautiful cake I reviewed, I loved this book. And I related to it even more. This time is scarier. If you don't want to read the upcoming essay, I relate to Halley and my best friend Marge relates to Scarlett. This is my story. BUH BUM.
Okay so Scarlett and Halley are best friends, Scarlett being the outgoing, courageous one, while Halley is an introvert, who has an eggscellent relationship with her mother, who is a therapist and has written countless books More...
Okay so Scarlett and Halley are best friends, Scarlett being the outgoing, courageous one, while Halley is an introvert, who has an eggscellent relationship with her mother, who is a therapist and has written countless books More...
Nov 28, 2011
Angie
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I think this is a great book to read if you are interested in reading books about friendship. I like to read books like this because in a friendship, anything can happen at times. There could be happy moments, sad moments, and touching moments in a friendship life. What I like about this book is that it can show you that no matter what happens, there is always someone there for you. I rate this book four stars because the ending was not as emotional as I thought it would turn out to be and as I
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Nov 08, 2011
Paola
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In the book Someone Like You, by Sarah Dessen the friendship between two teenager girls is pushed to the limit. The main characters name is Halley, her life is basically controlled by her strict mother who does not feel like Halley is ready to make any decisions on her own. Halley gets really upset with her mother, but never has enough backbone to stick up for herself. Instead she turns to her best friend Scarlett for help. Scarlett goes More...
English 12 Honors
In the book Someone Like You, by Sarah Dessen the friendship between two teenager girls is pushed to the limit. The main characters name is Halley, her life is basically controlled by her strict mother who does not feel like Halley is ready to make any decisions on her own. Halley gets really upset with her mother, but never has enough backbone to stick up for herself. Instead she turns to her best friend Scarlett for help. Scarlett goes More...
Nov 07, 2011
Claire
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In this teenage romance, 16-year-old Halley finds out that her best friend Scarlett is pregnant with the baby of her boyfriend who has just been killed in a motorcycle accident. Halley must step up and be the support to her best friend that Scarlett has always been for her. At the same time, she is dealing with a difficult relationship with her overbearing mother and her own budding romance. I actually have to admit that I kind of enjoyed this novel a lot. I would say it is a three, almost four
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Nov 01, 2011
Melanie
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Finally, my friends, a Sarah Dessen book that is more than just another 'Sarah Dessen book'!
I wonder when in her career this was published... A while ago I assume. I don't want to say she's gone downhill since then but this is probably the only book of hers I actually enjoyed reading beyond a turning-my-mind-off kind of way.
It involves a contemporary teen storyline that is, like all of her world, realistic, easily relatable and believable, however like all my favourite wo More...
I wonder when in her career this was published... A while ago I assume. I don't want to say she's gone downhill since then but this is probably the only book of hers I actually enjoyed reading beyond a turning-my-mind-off kind of way.
It involves a contemporary teen storyline that is, like all of her world, realistic, easily relatable and believable, however like all my favourite wo More...
Oct 31, 2011
Nic
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Oct 04, 2011
MaryKate(:
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In The Usual Rules, Wendy’s mother was killed in 9/11. Wendy turns to her best friend Amelia for a shoulder to lean on. Amelia understands Wendy throughout this hard time and shows her support. No matter what might come upon Wendy, Amelia is always there to have her back. Wendy went into her Mother’s room to try on a dress for Halloween. When she smelt her mother’s perfume, it finally hit her that her mother was gone. Amelia comforted Wendy and helped her to relax. Wendy appreciates how much Ame
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Aug 10, 2011
Lisa
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As most of you know I'm a huge Sarah Dessen fan. I love that her characters are so real and she write about actual situations teenagers go through everyday. She is the queen of Contemporary Fiction for me.
Halley was the stereotypical teenager throughout this entire novel. She had a best friend who she was there for through thick and thin, a boyfriend whom she thought she loved, and typical teen angst against her parents. Scarlett and Halley make a wonderful team and often remin More...
Halley was the stereotypical teenager throughout this entire novel. She had a best friend who she was there for through thick and thin, a boyfriend whom she thought she loved, and typical teen angst against her parents. Scarlett and Halley make a wonderful team and often remin More...
May 26, 2011
Hirsa
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Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen is a novel about a young teenage girl named Hallie who in the matter of a short summer, is faced with numerous hardships. Upon returning from a summer camp she was forced to attend, Hallie then finds out that her best friend Scarlett's boyfriend had just passed away. While trying to help her best friend cope, she then finds out that Scarlett is also pregnant. In the midst of her family drama, new found relationship, Hallie is faced with unimaginable challenges in
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Apr 10, 2011
This book is about teenagers growing up and facing problems that make them stronger. It is about best friends, Scarlett and Halley. Halley goes away to summer camp because her mother cannot deal with the idea that she is growing up. While Halley is away Scarlett starts dating this boy named Michael. They only date about 2 weeks when he dies in a car crash, no one really knew about the 2 of them except for Halley. She comes back to help Scarlett and she tells Halley her secret that she is pregnan
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Apr 07, 2011
Mackenzie
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Someone like you is about two best friends who are seniors in high school. Halley has always been shy, quiet and listened to what her mother tells her. Scarllet is her best friend. She has been the more outgoing and couragous of the two. Scarllet has been dating this guy, Michael, for the summer when he dies one day in a motorcycle accident. When Scarllet finds out that she is carrying Michael's baby it changes her whole life, and Halley's. Halley now has to step up and be there for Scarllet t
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Mar 13, 2011
Shwetika
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The book is awesome !! Once again the topic(teen pregnancy ) of the book is Important issue .. I like the story , characters are nicely developed and over all it's a good read ! Again I would say that book didn't lighted all the problems of teen pregnancy but then again it's not meant to be a book on pro n cons of Teen motherhood or whatever .
Someone Like you is the story is about a girl Halley and best friend Scarlett. Halley was always been quite one and Scarlett was brave n outgo More...
Someone Like you is the story is about a girl Halley and best friend Scarlett. Halley was always been quite one and Scarlett was brave n outgo More...
Jan 19, 2011
What’s going to happen?
A romance flows through the pages of the book. Death becomes a big part in Scarlett’s life without her boyfriend by her side she doesn’t know what to do. Things heat up when Hailey gets a boyfriend. After summer break, school is back in. It’s her senior year, Scarlett runs into a big problem that changes her life forever. Scarlett is there for Hailey, now Hailey is there for Scarlett.
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A romance flows through the pages of the book. Death becomes a big part in Scarlett’s life without her boyfriend by her side she doesn’t know what to do. Things heat up when Hailey gets a boyfriend. After summer break, school is back in. It’s her senior year, Scarlett runs into a big problem that changes her life forever. Scarlett is there for Hailey, now Hailey is there for Scarlett.
I do believe that Hailey chooses a More...
