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Nov 08, 2016
Amanda up North
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Fetching title, but missed the mark for me. I find that the claims that this is beautifully written fall very short. The characters and interactions felt unbelievable and lacking sincerity throughout.
I liked Finn and Toby. It's unfortunate their characters and story were secondary to a family of shallow, unlikable characters (14 year old narrator June gave a moody cliche feel. Older sister, Greta, despicably awful. Their mother isn't much better.)
It's as if the 1980's AIDS epidemic was added a ...more
I liked Finn and Toby. It's unfortunate their characters and story were secondary to a family of shallow, unlikable characters (14 year old narrator June gave a moody cliche feel. Older sister, Greta, despicably awful. Their mother isn't much better.)
It's as if the 1980's AIDS epidemic was added a ...more
I truly liked this funny, moving story. It was difficult to read in parts, as the emotions and situations are so raw and real. Definitely recommend.
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