pickI‘m a little late making a review for this jaw dropping book. Some parts of it were hard to get through, some parts were absolutely unbelievable, yet I did believe them. There were so many specific details that I couldn‘t see how they‘d possibly be made up. It‘s a truly heartbreaking read that made me gasp in horror a few times. Reading the life of Jeannette makes me so thankful for the life I‘ve lived.
'Banned it?' Andrew said with a grin. 'How do you ban being patronizing?'
'Well, there were certain phrases he used that made me mad because they didn't sound rude but you knew they were. You know, things like "If you think about it," which means you're not thinking about it, and "With respect," which basically means without respect. "I think you'll find" is another one. I fined him twenty-five cents every time he said something like that.'
I see,' he said again. You've been planning this for some time, then.'
He made it sound like a bank raid, Megan thought, or maybe premeditated murder. But she would not allow him to make her feel guilty; she had done far more than her share. 'Yes,' she said briskly. I'm twenty-one and I think it's time I started my own life.'
pickI haven't read a Christina Lauren in a little while. It was a quick read with great characters, lots of family drama, and all you'd expect from one of their books. I enjoyed it. 🤓
According to Ye Olde Goode Reads, I have read 4 of Clowes' books since 2016, but Monica is the first 5 star. This one truly had the capaciousness, & complexity, of a fleshed out novel. , This has much in common with other Clowes works I have read but it was def. a step beyond. One of the first books that I read after my move back in Feb. & I specifically recall it breaking through my mental fatigue at the time as a special work.
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