Thoughts after reread : When I first discovered this wonderful story, I was obsessed with Tom. How couldn't I? This heartbreaking boy pouring down his anger and sadness and loyalty around crushed my heart. Yet it doesn't mean that the other characters lacked importance, because they never do with Marchetta who doesn't create walk-on parts. Even then, I felt connected to every member of the Mackee family, to every friend surrounding Tom.

This second time, though? I'm not going to count all the moments I went crying like a baby or tearing up while smiling or laughing crazily as if my life depended on it. I won't, because apparently there's this little something called "word limit" on here and we wouldn't want me rambling all day until reaching it now would we? I guess that's a no, but trust me, it was intense.

That's why the only thing I'll say is this : Every relationship gave me chills. Every fucking one of them. Dominic and Tom. Georgie and Sam. Tom and the girls. Tara and Tom. Francesca and Will. Callum and Tom. Whether they are 6 or 21 or 42 or 70, each and every one of these characters ring true.

And I'm a bit in love with every one of them.

"Like I was fucking nothing to him. Like I'm nothing to no one."

PS : Psss! Hey, you, readers! Months after my reading I still find me thinking about Tom and his family, inside in knots, and that's so rare I couldn't not aknowledge that feeling. Please, if you feel the urge to step out your comfort zone, just try it. Actually that book makes me want to take my entire friend list and to click frantically on recommend - but nah, don't worry, I wouldn't do that. I think. I guess (shut up).

"You can know someone all your life, like your parents or family, but I'll tell you this, Ned. There's an expression on their face, or a tone in their voice, or the way they walk, that you've never ever seen before. Like they've kept it hidden. Until their brother dies. Or their son. I remember those days and they were like these strangers and I wanted to say, Who are you people?"

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