Sometimes the best letters are the ones that go unanswered It
begins as an assignment for English class: write a letter to a dead
person - any dead person. Laurel chooses Kurt Cobain - he died
young, and so did Laurel's sister May - so maybe he'll understand a
bit of what Laurel is going through. Soon Laurel is writing letters
to lots of dead people - Janis Joplin, Heath Ledger, River Phoenix,
Amelia Earhart... it's like she can't stop. And she'd certainly
never dream of handing them in to her teacher. She writes about
what it's like going to a new high school, meeting new friends,
falling in love for the first time - and how her family has
shattered since May died. But much as Laurel might find writing the
letters cathartic, she can't keep real life out forever. The ghosts
of her past won't be contained between the lines of a page, and she
will have to come to terms with growing up, the agony of losing a
beloved sister, and the realisation that only you can shape your
destiny. A lyrical, haunting and stunning debut from the protege of
Stephen Chbosky (THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER).
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An amazing story!
Mon, 3 Nov 2014 | Review
by: Chene T.
I love everything about this book. Ava literally broke my heart. Initially I was a bit weary from reading mixed reviews about it on goodreads but the concept and the way it was written in the form of letters just drew me in.
I loved the raw honesty in this book. Ava knows how to draw you in and connect you to the very heart if the matter. My heart squeezed at the tender moments & ached at the sad ones. Its quite a heavy read and Ava covers some serious teen issues which are very real in today's society.
Characters & Story line: 5/5
Sometimes I find it a bit tough to connect to YA books but Ava did a wonderful job. The characters are colourful and are dealing with very real issues that teens are dealing with in our society.
Laurel - I really just love the name Laurel. She is a shy misfit who is dealing with separated parents and the death of her sister. She misses May terribly and is about to start High School. May was Laurel's everything. Laurel's journey is so real and you cannot help but be touched by it.
Laurel & Sky - I really enjoy the sweet slow burn chemistry between them. It is a typical high school romance and is filled with all the things teenagers have to deal with.
Sky - I just loved him. Sky is not cocky or arrogant but sweet with some mystery.
Natalie & Hannah - These are the friends Laurel makes at High School. Natalie is friendly & nice to Laurel. Hannah is an interesting character but I didn't like her too much.
May - May is such a big part of the book. She is Laurel's sister who dies tragically before the book starts. She sounds like a wonderful fun, person and is missed terribly by her entire family. You get to know quite a bit about her through Laurel's memories and letter/journal entries. Laurel has a tough time when she realises her sister was not as perfect as she wants her to be.
Plot, Pace, Writing style: 5/5
I love the unique concept of writing letters to different people as a way of telling Laurel's story. I really connected to Ava's writing style. Its not a slow book but not a fast one either. I enjoyed the modernness of the book (people, songs).
Cover talk: 5/5 Love it! It's just beautiful. The title sounds
Final Thoughts: This is an amazing book. It touches on so many tender issues and is a bit if a heavy sad read but totally worth it. LLTTD ends on a beautiful note. I will definitely read more of Ava's work and look forward to seeing great things from this author.
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