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Harper C.: Five Book Friday: Uncanny Graphic Novels (0 comment)
We are in the thick of winter here in the Pacific Northwest, which means it's dark, damp, and chilly. Rather than escaping to stories with warmer, brighter climates, I personally want nothing more than to dive deep into gothic and uncanny fiction as the wind rattles my windows at night...
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    Looking for Alaska by John Green
    jett, October 25, 2015
    Happenstance, I picked-up the teen novel, Looking for Alaska. Much to my surprise, I was totally taken in by the story. The plot is smart and believable; I cried as the drama unfolded. Each of the characters have unique strengths and relatable flaws that made them as loveable as my daughter's friends. The ending left me curious about other books written by John Green. I recommend this book for anyone interested in exploring the question: How do we get out of the labyrinth of suffering?
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    Luckiest Girl Alive A Novel by Jessica Knoll
    jett, August 09, 2015
    What a lousy, poorly written read. I was irritated and disgusted through the entire book. Whether or not this is the intent, the story comes off as misogynistic and homophobic, discouraging the outing of bullies and rapists. The main character is poorly written and unlikable -- self-loathing and desperate as a child, shallow as an adult. Resolution of the conflict is passive-aggressive, cowardly, and unsatisfying. Constant name-dropping of designers and the horrible weight-loss tips are worthy of a gag-fest. Most horrifying is the inapt way the author portrays Planned Parenthood as a place that would not counsel a girl that was raped. For shame!! I'm glad it only took me a day to get through it. Skip this book --- and consider yourself lucky. .
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