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*Spoiler alert* What do you think of the ending of this book? I read a review that mentioned that the ending was a bit unbelievable, in the sense that it is "too-good-to-be-true." While I loved the fact that Casey gets a book deal, I was wondering if how suddenly there is a shift in the narrative and everything seem to work out for her- with her job, financial prospects, and even with her love life. Thoughts?
Isabella This is a great question and one that I was definitely thinking about as I wrapped up the novel. I do think that the ending was "magical," but I also …moreThis is a great question and one that I was definitely thinking about as I wrapped up the novel. I do think that the ending was "magical," but I also think that, given King's writing style, it almost had to be. Hear me out-- King does such a fantastic job describing the minutiae of everyday life that she could have, essentially, tracked Casey's story forever. But there has to be an ending point. I think that Casey's character needed both the job and the book deal to break up the dichotomy that Casey is fighting throughout the novel. She's watching all of her friend's give up their artistic dream to settle for everyday jobs. In many ways, there's this decision like does she sign up for the "normal life" or does she struggle forever to live the "artistic life." I think it is nice--and realistic--that King presents a third solution that Casey didn't herself see: a job that provides financial security without sucking your soul dry that supports the artistic pursuit.

That said--yes. I think it is "too perfect" that she gets the guy, the job, and the book deal. To be honest, in my head I was kind of imagining that she got that book deal, paid all her loans, but maybe gets fired from her job for making out with Silas in the parking lot HAHA!

Additionally, I wish that King more deeply addressed Casey's anxiety/panic. While it's nice that her brother helps her set up some appointments with a professional, I feel like that could have been spoken about more.(less)
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