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The Truth According to Us
by Annie Barrows
"If Jane Eyre had only looked around a little, she might have saved herself a lot of heartache.”
3.5 stars
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Wow just when I thought [a:Annie Barrows|63116|Annie Barrows|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1432257831p2/63116.jpg] couldn't impress me after [b:The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society|39832183|The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society|Mary Ann Shaffer|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1529026760l/39832183._SY75_.jpg|2754161], she did just that! The language was similar and beautiful so now I can't wait to read more of her work! Her books are pure escapism - new realms for readers to travel to where they can feel free and happy. I couldn't ask for a more remarkable story.
One of my favorite literary movements is the Federal Writers' Project. Before I read this, all I knew about it was what I learned in school, which was very little, but I was desperate to know more. I've never found a novel about this topic. Barrows dives into unknown territory while highlighting one of the most important periods of literary history.
While the language and immersive settings were perfect, I couldn't bond with any of the characters. Layla was great and I loved her spunk, but her feelings for Felix confused me. She was enigmatic in this way and I could never understand what she was feeling. For such an outgoing person, I felt that the reader never really got to know her. As for Felix, well, he reminded me strongly of Hans from "Frozen." Enough said there.
Also the plot felt too loose. The first part of the book was focused on Layla growing up and working on a meaningful project, but then all the book's attention fell on Felix. He became the main focus of Layla's anger, and that lessened her power as the main character. Felix had too much "screen time" and I wish Layla could have been more focused on her writing and her healthy relationships in town.
* I do have to give credit to Layla for writing the best insult letter ever! Oh my gosh the book is worth reading just for her legendary take down of selfish men all in one letter! *
3.5 stars
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Wow just when I thought [a:Annie Barrows|63116|Annie Barrows|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1432257831p2/63116.jpg] couldn't impress me after [b:The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society|39832183|The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society|Mary Ann Shaffer|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1529026760l/39832183._SY75_.jpg|2754161], she did just that! The language was similar and beautiful so now I can't wait to read more of her work! Her books are pure escapism - new realms for readers to travel to where they can feel free and happy. I couldn't ask for a more remarkable story.
One of my favorite literary movements is the Federal Writers' Project. Before I read this, all I knew about it was what I learned in school, which was very little, but I was desperate to know more. I've never found a novel about this topic. Barrows dives into unknown territory while highlighting one of the most important periods of literary history.
While the language and immersive settings were perfect, I couldn't bond with any of the characters. Layla was great and I loved her spunk, but her feelings for Felix confused me. She was enigmatic in this way and I could never understand what she was feeling. For such an outgoing person, I felt that the reader never really got to know her. As for Felix, well, he reminded me strongly of Hans from "Frozen." Enough said there.
Also the plot felt too loose. The first part of the book was focused on Layla growing up and working on a meaningful project, but then all the book's attention fell on Felix. He became the main focus of Layla's anger, and that lessened her power as the main character. Felix had too much "screen time" and I wish Layla could have been more focused on her writing and her healthy relationships in town.
* I do have to give credit to Layla for writing the best insult letter ever! Oh my gosh the book is worth reading just for her legendary take down of selfish men all in one letter! *