Everyday by David Levithan
6/10
This book is about 'A', a human soul who wakes in a different body every day. After of sixteen years of waking up in a different body with the age of the host corresponding with the age of A, one day A wakes up in the body of Justin. However, after meeting Justin's girlfriend Rhiannon, a deep connection is formed between with this girl. However, unlike every other day, A wants nothing more than to stay with this amazing girl. As the novel progresses, you see the struggle of desire versus practicality, hope versus promise, witnessing how loneliness and a lack of belonging strengthens the desire for love in individuals.
Altogether, this book was a fascinating read. It was interesting to see glimpses into peoples lives and the perspectives of people who are boys, girls, have disabilities, gay, depressed, etc. Levithan has accurately portrayed a various array of sixteen year-old's- no easy feat- whilst simultaneously not going over the top with stereotypical teenage mindsets. However, the novel looses its points in the love story between this lonely soul 'A', and everyday girl Rhiannon. To me, the romance felt forced and unreal. 'A' just happened to do something special with someone and it was instantly attached, it was the stereotypical 'love at first sight' kind of notion which does not appeal to me. At all. So, while this book is interesting and an original concept, I wouldn't recommend as it dragged on and did not leave me feeling satisfied. Click here to see Everyday on goodreads
Altogether, this book was a fascinating read. It was interesting to see glimpses into peoples lives and the perspectives of people who are boys, girls, have disabilities, gay, depressed, etc. Levithan has accurately portrayed a various array of sixteen year-old's- no easy feat- whilst simultaneously not going over the top with stereotypical teenage mindsets. However, the novel looses its points in the love story between this lonely soul 'A', and everyday girl Rhiannon. To me, the romance felt forced and unreal. 'A' just happened to do something special with someone and it was instantly attached, it was the stereotypical 'love at first sight' kind of notion which does not appeal to me. At all. So, while this book is interesting and an original concept, I wouldn't recommend as it dragged on and did not leave me feeling satisfied. Click here to see Everyday on goodreads
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