Review Roundup:Since You Left Me by Allen Zadoff
"Not many YA books dare to tackle the issues of faith and religion, but Since You Left Me is a rare gift. It grapples honestly and thoughtfully with these topics, and it cares enough about its subject matter not to make light of it, but not to take it too seriously, either. The result is a story that's hilarious and hopeful--and one you should definitely add to your reading list."
--Pick of the Week, 60SecondRecap
"...it isn't the plotline that makes Allen Zadoff's Since You Left Me special: it's Sanskrit's voice. As he lies and lies and lies, as he works through his heartache, deals with his family and comes to terms with his feelings about religion and responsibility, his voice is so snarkily hilarious that you'll laugh through all of the painful moments."
--Kirkus Reviews
"Allen Zadoff tells the story of California's new Jewish family...a humorous and introspective read for any age."
--The Jewish Daily Forward
“Dear YA readers, bloggers, contemporary afficionados,
HURRY UP and discover Allen Zadoff. Seriously, Zadoff’s books are not buzzed or reviewed enough which makes me feel dismayed. I’m pretty sure a lot of you enjoy witty contemps with awkward, realistic male main characters. If so, you NEED to read Zadoff’s works. His latest, Since You Left Me totally does not disappoint on the humor front.”
--Good Books and Good Wine Blog
"I love this book. It’s about every one of our experiences. Where does God or a greater-than-life entity fit into our lives? We’re all figuring it out, and the book captures that universal process with humor, grace, dignity and a surprising amount of laughter. I know it’s supposed to be for teen readers, but I feel like it's for everybody."
-Rabbi Sherre Hirsch, author of We Plan, God Laughs
"No matter where teens are in their journeys of faith, they can find a kindred spirit in Sanskrit."
-Secrets and Sharing Soda blog
--Pick of the Week, 60SecondRecap
"...it isn't the plotline that makes Allen Zadoff's Since You Left Me special: it's Sanskrit's voice. As he lies and lies and lies, as he works through his heartache, deals with his family and comes to terms with his feelings about religion and responsibility, his voice is so snarkily hilarious that you'll laugh through all of the painful moments."
--Kirkus Reviews
"Allen Zadoff tells the story of California's new Jewish family...a humorous and introspective read for any age."
--The Jewish Daily Forward
“Dear YA readers, bloggers, contemporary afficionados,
HURRY UP and discover Allen Zadoff. Seriously, Zadoff’s books are not buzzed or reviewed enough which makes me feel dismayed. I’m pretty sure a lot of you enjoy witty contemps with awkward, realistic male main characters. If so, you NEED to read Zadoff’s works. His latest, Since You Left Me totally does not disappoint on the humor front.”
--Good Books and Good Wine Blog
"I love this book. It’s about every one of our experiences. Where does God or a greater-than-life entity fit into our lives? We’re all figuring it out, and the book captures that universal process with humor, grace, dignity and a surprising amount of laughter. I know it’s supposed to be for teen readers, but I feel like it's for everybody."
-Rabbi Sherre Hirsch, author of We Plan, God Laughs
"No matter where teens are in their journeys of faith, they can find a kindred spirit in Sanskrit."
-Secrets and Sharing Soda blog
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