Dessen, Sarah - The Truth About Forever

[oyceter]

I started reading this at one in the morning, thinking I would read a chapter or two, then go to bed. I actually ended up going to bed around five, after I had finished the book

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[poisonapple73]

The Truth About Forever wasn't a favorite of mine, but I have noticed that about Dessen's books- if you identify with a character or situation, they pack a hell of an emotional wallop. The book that does that for me is Someone Like You...it was practically my personal bible for a while. I think it's that she takes the time to get the details right...not just give characters quirks, but quirks that correlate with who they are and what they're dealing with.

[oyceter]

Ooh, that does make sense. Dessen is just really good at making the people seem very real, and this one really got to me.