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| Title | : | Leftovers |
| Author | : | Laura Wiess |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 232 pages |
| Published | : | July 7th 2008 by MTV Books |
| Categories | : | Young Adult. Fiction. Contemporary. Sociology. Abuse. Realistic Fiction. High School. Teen |
Laura Wiess
Paperback | Pages: 232 pages Rating: 3.82 | 3222 Users | 306 Reviews
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A devastating novel of desperation and revenge from one of today's most compelling new voices in fiction. In this follow-up to her heartbreaking debut, Such a Pretty Girl, Laura Wiess once again spins a shattering tale of the tragedies that befall young women who are considered society's Leftovers.Blair and Ardith are best friends who have committed an unforgivable act in the name of love and justice. But in order to understand what could drive two young women to such extreme measures, first you'll have to understand why. You'll have to listen as they describe parents who are alternately absent and smothering, classmates who mock and shun anyone different, and young men who are allowed to hurt and dominate without consequence. You will have to learn what it's like to be a teenage girl who locks her bedroom door at night, who has been written off by the adults around her as damaged goods. A girl who has no one to trust except the one person she's forbidden to see. You'll have to understand what it's really like to be forgotten and abandoned in America today.
Are you ready?
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| Original Title: | Leftovers |
| ISBN: | 1416546626 (ISBN13: 9781416546627) |
| Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 3.82 From 3222 Users | 306 ReviewsWrite Up About Books Leftovers
This novel raises some interesting ethical and moral questions, but the writing is exhausting. Second person narration can be quite fun, as its unusual and a little twisty- but this is sort of second person narration about the person who tells the chapter and it becomes really weird and tiring to read.Definitely went in a different direction I thought it was going to go.
I'm a sucker for second person, broken families, and angry teenagers. But I'm an even bigger sucker for writing that can make you just as angry and enraged as the characters feel, and as hopeless and frustrated, too. Laura Wiess accomplished this almost every section, with Blair's mother, with Adrith's entire family, with the kids at school, and with the "boys will be boys" phrase scattered throughout.It doesn't excuse what they do, but that's the point. That's the whole point.
I have no idea what people saw in this book. I'm being nice by giving it 2 stars. The writing was strange - I want to read a book, not be talked AT. "You did this and your mom came home, blah blah blah" - The perspective of the book was weird. Answers were given in the dialogue when a question wasn't even asked and you just had to figure it out yourself. It was odd. It took me FOREVER to read this book because I kept reading other books in between, just because I didn't care enough to finish
I recently purchased this book because of asthetic reasons. I stopped dead in my tracks at the "New In Paperback" section because of the gorgeous blue cover."Ah, another book published by MTV," I said outloud.But honestly, I know as well as anyone who has experienced them that these small, cleverly covered books are actually a light refreshment compared to the world of adult literature and classics."Leftovers" is no exception. While I don't expect any adult male to really appreciate this novel,
When Greta told me I needed to read this, I jumped at it. As per usual I am so SO SO glad I did. But lets get something straight. When Greta tells me to read something, I do it, and then I usually feel a little dirty afterwards. *waggles eyebrows* If ya know what I mean. This book also left me feeling a bit dirty, butNOT NOT NOTin the way that you think. I feel worn raw by the sheer truth in all this. Laura Wiess takes us on a journey into the lifes of teenagers Blair and Ardith. She takes you
I read this book in one day. I couldnt put it down. So much going on in this story to digest.
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