Dubhease answers “Loved the book but found Libby as narrator...”

Amanda Vaughan asked this question about Fleishman Is in Trouble:

Loved the book but found Libby as narrator somewhat jarring. I kept forgetting she was the narrator in fact until her voice intruded. And her omniscience was unexplained - any other thoughts on this aspect? Why not just use 3rd person omniscient for each character?

Dubhease Libby was the only adult character I liked. I did find it hard to figure out who the I was at the start. I wish she'd been in more of the book. She an…moreLibby was the only adult character I liked. I did find it hard to figure out who the I was at the start. I wish she'd been in more of the book. She and Adam are a good contrast to Toby and Rachel, or even Seth and Vanessa.(less)

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by Taffy Brodesser-Akner

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