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Enough

Mary Jennifer Payne (Goodreads Author)

3.71 · Rating details · 24 ratings · 3 reviews

Life hasn't been easy for fifteen-year-old Lizzie Jackson since her father's sudden death four years ago. Shortly after he died, her mother, Lydia, began dating and drinking herself into oblivion, leaving Lizzie to parent her younger brother, Charlie. Things go from bad to worse when Lydia marries Dean. To protect Charlie from Dean's rage, Lizzie makes herself the target ...more

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Published October 4th 2016 by Orca Book Publishers

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Apr 12, 2017 Evelin Ochoa rated it it was amazing

Enough is the best realistic fiction book I have ever read. Its written by Mary J. Payne. I could relate to this book a lot because it's full of drama, horror and emotion. I love this book; Lizzy the main character is full of potential and braveness as well.
To start off, Lizzy is a high schooler with so many thoughts and dreams ahead. She lives with her alcoholic mom, Charlie, and Dean. Dean is her step dad who is also alcoholic and abusive. One day Lizzy got back from school and owed Dean Enough is the best realistic fiction book I have ever read. It’s written by Mary J. Payne. I could relate to this book a lot because it's full of drama, horror and emotion. I love this book; Lizzy the main character is full of potential and braveness as well.
To start off, Lizzy is a high schooler with so many thoughts and dreams ahead. She lives with her alcoholic mom, Charlie, and Dean. Dean is her step dad who is also alcoholic and abusive. One day Lizzy got back from school and owed Dean money, but she didn't have the money with her. Dean at that moment was drunk and raped Lizzy. She cried every night, and she decided to run away from her fear . She finds herself lost around New York and meets different people every block she walks. She is given a lot of advice from different people too. I recommend this book because it can change your life.
I agree to her wanting to run away from someone abusive like Dean. She was scared to confront him once again. I would also be scared, As she runs away Lizzy pictures him everywhere. “ Dean is sharing loudly, one hand stuffed down his unbuttoned jeans. I fight a very real urge to grab a knife from the kitchen and stick it into his chest.” (23). She hates him and Lizzy never wants to see Dean again. To Elaborate, “as soon as I close my eyes, Dean’s face swims into view. My entire body begins to shake” (47). This quote reminded me of how scared she was to confront him.
On the other hand, people might think that Lizzie did wrong by not confronting Dean and running away. However, I personally thought that this book explained how a child that lives with alcoholic parents could be affected and most likely to be raped by an abusive adult. I like the problem or conflict in this story because this should be taken more seriously and help should be given when someone feels that way.
Overall, this book is very interesting. This can relate to some kids like Lizzy. I love this book and I would read it all over again. Enough is full of epic journeys of a young teen, that opens your eyes in many ways.
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Dec 05, 2016 Bless rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This book relates to me in so many ways! I am so glad to finally read a book from the city I reside, especially since I've been to all the places mentioned in the story! The Irish Spring soap really stood out and made me laugh because I was raised to hand-wash! Amazing book! Great job Mrs. Payne! I guess what I learned is that there are different ways to make a statement and to get help. I also learned that you should always see the bright side of things and know the people who show you love. It ...more

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Lizzie's dad died unexpectedly four years ago. Since then her mom has found comfort in alcohol, leaving Lizzie to take care of her younger brother Charlie and their dog Trixie. Then mom starts dating a guy who is really bad news and Lizzie does whatever she can to protect Charlie. However, things go terribly wrong and Lizzie needs to make some really difficult choices in order to save herself.
Sexual abuse, alcohol, and domestic violence should steer this hi-lo book towards high school students. ...more

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Mary Jennifer Payne's writing has been published in journals, anthologies, and magazines both in Canada and abroad, and she is the author of several YA graphic novels. Since You've Been Gone is her first YA novel. She teaches with the Toronto District School Board and lives in Toronto.