The Smell of Other People's Houses in Around the Year in 52 Books

Jun 12, 2019 Nadine in NY Jones rated it really liked it

Shelves: people-named-neve-niamh-lily-nadine, era-mid-20th-c, audio, coming-of-age

“It’s you,” he says.

“It’s me,” I say. For the second time in the span of a week, I have used the word me.

I still exist.

I really enjoyed this. This is told in multiple POVs of four teenagers whose lives intertwine, sometimes in obvious ways and sometimes less obvious. Just as in French’s Dublin Murder series, we hop from character’s head to next character’s head, and learn that our initial impression of the character was not the full story. Except this is all in one book, and there’s no mur ...more

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May 03, 2019 Wendy rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: library-book, ya-fiction, historical-fiction, debut-book, 2019

This book is proof positive that every now and then you should read outside your comfort zone - you just might find a treasure. Fantastic read - have already purchased a copy for my keeper shelf.

Highly recommended.

Edit: Bought my own copy :)

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May 03, 2020 Jenn rated it really liked it

Shelves: hallway-shelf-2020, 2020

I wasn't sure what to think going into this one. All I knew was that it was set in Alaska. (And for some crazy reason I thought it involved a slumber party. Let me assure you, it does not.) It was set in the 70's and gave some insight into Alaska joining the U.S. It also gave a perspective on the indigenous tribes there. It was emotional and well written and very, very good. ...more

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Jul 24, 2020 Holli rated it it was amazing

Shelves: listened-to-it

4.5 Really touching stories. It reminded me of a mix between The Great Alone and Beartown, but also it’s very own unique story. I listened to the audiobook and enjoyed the different narrators.

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Aug 07, 2017 Jen Ifer's Inklings rated it really liked it

Shelves: audio-books, library, read-in-2017

I didn't know what to expect from this book, but it really surprised me. Some interesting family dynamics. I wish we got a little more of the stories of the people we met. ...more

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Dec 22, 2017 Lesa Divine rated it liked it

Shelves: 2017, i-own, read-it, read-a-thon, botm-selection

Read for a 24 hour readathon. Just a ok story about teenagers living in Alaska and their life. Got to look into the heads of 3 girls and 1 boy. Just okay. 3 stars.

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