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The Beginning of After

Jennifer Castle

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Oct 23, 2011 Kim Smiley rated it really liked it

I can't understand why this book had so little stars from a lot of people that read it. I thought it was a very well written story and I enjoyed it.

Laurel is a junior in high school. One night she and her parents and little brother go to the neighbors for dinner. She knows David, who goes to her school but since jr. high they really haven't talked to eachother, each going into a different clique of people. So after dinner Laurel wants to go home and finish up her homework instead of going out wi ...more

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Mar 02, 2011 Book Sp(l)ot rated it it was amazing

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Jennifer Castle's debut novel The Beginning of After is one that feels so real, you'll be relieved - and then amazed - to know that the events of the novel did not, in fact, happen to the author herself.

Laurel's life changes completely, forever in one instant: her mother, father, and brother are all killed in a car accident. Behind the wheel is Mr Kaufman, David, her bad-boy neighbor's father. Mrs Kaufman is in the car and dies as well, but Mr Kaufman is left in a coma.

Laurel and David are each, ...more

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