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A review by megan_bbender
Growing Up For Beginners by Claire Calman
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I absolutely loved this book and couldn't wait to see how it ended, it was not disappointing at all. The way that this book is written is beautiful and super easy to follow.
Each character was expertly put together and it felt like I knew them each personally. The way that everything unfolded was super clever and exciting, I couldn't wait to see what would happen next and the ending was more then satisfying.
I think that the word sonder is the perfect way to describe this book: "the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own". This book serves as a reminder that we should always be ourselves and the small quirks that we all have help make up who we are; don't settle for less, know your worth, and remember that it's never too late.
Each character was expertly put together and it felt like I knew them each personally. The way that everything unfolded was super clever and exciting, I couldn't wait to see what would happen next and the ending was more then satisfying.
I think that the word sonder is the perfect way to describe this book: "the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own". This book serves as a reminder that we should always be ourselves and the small quirks that we all have help make up who we are; don't settle for less, know your worth, and remember that it's never too late.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Death of parent