The Lover's Dictionary
This was a diffferent book! It is a dictionary but the author just chose certain words. It starts with A words but instead of a definition, he describes something happening in the main character's life that relates to that word. We learn right away that the main character is just beginning a relationship with a girl (you) he meets online. Then, shortly after that, we find out she's pregnant.
The little snippets of info all combine to paint a picture of their relationship. I liked the uniqueness of this book but couldn't realy get into the characters. I guess I expected more plot and less little peeks into their lives. By the end, I was even more confused than at the beginning. So, basically, it was a disappointment but maybe I just need to read it again. It's very short so that's a possibility.
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I loved this book and was curious to see what you'd think of it. I thought a lot of what he wrote was very raw, very real, and I enjoyed feeling the book was very 'honest' about the nitty gritty of relationships.
The Lover's Dictionary is not fun or lighthearted; it is real and full of aching and pain, but also the budding curiosity of new love and the hope for a forever. David Levithan is a force to be reckoned with and this book showcases that. Each page brought with it another line of inspiration or a few words that just jumped out and grabbed me. I don't even have a favorite line.
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