The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin - Starting October 21st 2016

[Sarah Elizabeth]

This stunning debut novel about grief and wonder was an instant New York Times bestseller and captured widespread critical acclaim, including selection as a 2015 National Book Award finalist!

After her best friend dies in a drowning accident, Suzy is convinced that the true cause of the tragedy must have been a rare jellyfish sting-things don't just happen for no reason. Retreating into a silent world of imagination, she crafts a plan to prove her theory--even if it means traveling the globe, alone. Suzy's achingly heartfelt journey explores life, death, the astonishing wonder of the universe...and the potential for love and hope right next door.

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[Tayane]

Sorry for being late, starting it now.

[Tayane]

Part one: How to make a friend (I'm not sure it's written like this, I'm reading it in Portuguese)
(view spoiler)[I don't know what to think about it so far. I'm curious to know what happened between Suzy and Franny, and if Franny actually died because of a jellyfish. There's no much to know so far. (hide spoiler)]

[Tayane]

Part two
(view spoiler)[It really annoys me when someone just decides not to talk. It's frustrating, and honestly doesn't make any good to anyone. I know Suzy is probably hurt because something she said to her friend, but stop talking doesn't make sense. Unless she has a mental disorder. (hide spoiler)]

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I started it before going to sleep and slept after Part 1.. It does say "how to make a friend" :)

it's heartbreaking already so I am prepared for when the flood gates open, aka my tears..

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Tayane wrote: "Part one: How to make a friend (I'm not sure it's written like this, I'm reading it in Portuguese)
[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I agree. There are many reasons that could explain hiw Franny died why does Suzy think it's because of jellyfish??!! (hide spoiler)]

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Part three (view spoiler)[well! Suzy is highly opinionated for a 11 year old.. She refused that scientist because she injected a rat xD

And how exactly this Jamie guy is going to help her write the ending she wants.. (hide spoiler)]

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Part four (view spoiler)[Sometimes it's really hard to see people move on and grow without you.. Leaving you behind like you never mattered and because you care too much, you can't let it go.. like a circle, never ending pain.. (hide spoiler)]

[Tayane]

Part four
(view spoiler)[Was it Franny who spat on her? It was so mean. I understand the need to grow up, make new friends and be part of something, but it's sad to see that Franny was becoming a bad person just to fit in. It's really difficult when you're a child and your friends start changing and it seems like you're being left behind. (hide spoiler)]

[Tayane]

Part 5
(view spoiler)[It's so sweet that Justin really likes her!
Suzy is going through a lot, I know, but she kinda upsets me sometimes. I don't think I've read a lot of contemporary books told on a child's POV, but Suzy is definitely not my favorite. The story is touching and all, but I'm having a hard time to truly get into it. (hide spoiler)]

[Tayane]

Finished!
(view spoiler)[I love the last chapter! I almost cried when Suzy talked to her father on the phone.
I still don't feel like the whole book is extraordinary, but it's good. I'll still think about it a little bit. (hide spoiler)]

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Part five - what I don't talk about

(view spoiler)[OMG!! I can't believe she froze her pee and put in Franny's locker.. that's insane! (hide spoiler)]

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Part six

(view spoiler)[I wish she could just say her plan out loud to know how stupid it is..

awww! Justin is so sweet.. (hide spoiler)]

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Ending (view spoiler)[idk.. I expected a really profound kind of story but this is just meh! a lot of jellyfish info which I still don't know their relation to the actual story.. I'm going to give it 2 stars (hide spoiler)]

[Tayane]

ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥ wrote: "Part five - what I don't talk about

[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I know! It was disgusting. And it's worst to know she didn't see how stupid it was. (hide spoiler)]

[Tayane]

ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥ wrote: "Ending [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I wasn't really what a thought either. Suzy irritated me and I didn't really care much about the story. (hide spoiler)]