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Nov 09, 2017SurreyLibraries_Teens rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The way this book was written, in terms of word choice was beautiful, but the way the author chose to not put the events in chronological order made the story hard to follow. If you like books where the story is merely about the characters and their relationships, you will love this book. If you look for a book that is plot driven, you will find “We Are Okay” very boring. I found the characters very real because of the amount of detail that the author gave so I expected myself to connect with the main character, Marin, but I just could not get into it. Sadly, I did not enjoy the slow pace of the book and couldn’t wait to be finished with it. - Ravia **************************************** This book is about a character named Marin who escapes her life in California to move to New York. Months after she left home, her best friend Mabel comes to visit her and now Marin is forced to face all the problems that she left behind in California. I really liked how the book was written, where it bounced between present time and the year prior. And it was also written in a way where it was easy to understand but also beautifully written. I highly recommend this book because of its relatable and complex characters and for the happy ending. -Tanya ************************************* Marin left her home with only a few things in her pocket and moved to New York to attend college. She hasn’t spoken with anybody from her home for 3 months, until her friend Mabel comes to visit her from their hometown in California. Marin is reminded of her old life that she left behind and has to face the problems she has been trying to run away from. Nina LaCour’s writing style is one of my favourite things about this book, the scenes are described with many details that really add to the story. The emotions within this story are incredibly captivating and are complemented by the writing style. The relationship between Marin and her grandfather was complicated, but by the end of the book, I understood the complexity of it. I also adore the diverse set of characters we are presented. They are all different in their own ways that make them interesting and fascinating to read. The middle of the book became somewhat tiresome as I read on; there aren’t that many interesting events or scenes within this section of the story. However, I really enjoy the ending of the story and feel that it sums up the book perfectly. All in all, this was a beautifully written, emotional and quick read. This is a melancholy story that really expresses the feeling of the book in a poignant and compelling manner. -Shae-Lynn