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More Happy Than Not

Adam Silvera

Start date: September 1, 2015

Finish date: September 30, 2015

Discussion: September 2015

Why we're reading this: This recent release was voted in as our September book club pick. The reviews and general word-of-mouth b…more
[close] This recent release was voted in as our September book club pick. The reviews and general word-of-mouth buzz has been incredible and there is a lot to talk about with this debut novel...

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September 2015

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Oct 10, 2015 Anita rated it really liked it

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is my all time favorite movie ever so I HAD to read this book. It has a lot of the same themes (repeating mistakes, people you are drawn to, authenticity), but instead of talking about your experiences and how they shape you it is also talking about how you just can't erase WHO you are. It also adds the contemplation of grief and the importance of that process. It's a part of life and any short cuts would be detrimental.

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Sep 18, 2015 Jill Bonham rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2015-faves, ya

This review contains mild spoilers. This is the first book I have read that really delves into the struggles of someone dealing with their sexuality, and I have to say it was really well done. The emotions that Aaron expressed were so raw, real, and heart wrenching. This book is about so many things I'm just sort of speechless. Sexuality, friendship, suicide, guilt, deception, love, memory, handling pain, ethics in medicine. The bottom line is that it's one of the best I've read this year and re ...more

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