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The Center of Everything

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by Laura Moriarty (Goodreads Author)

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Ok, what am I missing with the ending? I need someone to fill in the blanks? :). I enjoyed the book. But the ending kind of fizzled for me.
Katie I find the ending to be incredibly beautiful, and I think it is meant to be open ended. Throughout the story, Evelyn struggles with expectation vs. re…moreI find the ending to be incredibly beautiful, and I think it is meant to be open ended. Throughout the story, Evelyn struggles with expectation vs. reality often finding her reality to be the complete opposite of her expectations. Examples of this include her relationships with her mother and Travis.

By the end of the story, she seems to be more at peace with this dichotomy, realizing she is not the center of everything. Moriarty doesn't spell out what happens because just like in real life, the future is uncertain. However, I believe the imagery of the shadows disappearing on the sidewalk reflects how Evelyn's self centeredness, which is constant conflict with other perspectives throughout the story, is disappearing too. (less)
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I got a little weary of the simple writing style. It felt like a teenager, and not a very talented one, had written it.
Beat Jd That's the very beauty of it. Because of its unadulterated simplicity, prepubescent kids and teenagers (like me) could very much relate to it. To be h…moreThat's the very beauty of it. Because of its unadulterated simplicity, prepubescent kids and teenagers (like me) could very much relate to it. To be honest, this book is my solace whenever I'm feeling the blues of being a teenager.(less)
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