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Lädt ... We Are Still Tornadoes: A Novel (2016)von Michael Kun, Susan Mullen (Autor)
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. 4.5 stars. We Are Still Tornadoes by Michael Kun & Susan Mullen is a humorous, poignant and heartwarming novel. Set in 1982, lifelong friends Scott Agee and Cath Osteen exchange letters as Cath goes off to college while Scott stays in their hometown to work in his family owned clothing store. Although Cath is excited about attending college, she is a little homesick as she settles into dorm life. Through her letters to Scott, she fills him on her somewhat quirky roommate, freshman shenanigans and her surprisingly close friendship with Jane. From her first college romance to struggling to keep up in her classes, she humorously and sometimes sarcastically keeps her best friend apprised of everything going on her life. Her letters take on an unexpected serious tone as her first holiday visit home approaches and Cath finds out unsettling, life changing information about her parents. Back home, Scott is adjusting to working in the clothing store and while he is not exactly overjoyed with his career path, he is appreciative that working with his dad has improved their relationship. With self-deprecating humor, he minimizes his decision to coast through high school but as the months pass, he is rather contemplative as he tries to understand why he chose not to focus on going to college. Forming a band with some of his friends provides Scott the opportunity to try his hand at songwriting and they reach a measure of success performing gigs at local establishments. While the majority of his letters are light-hearted and humor-filled, they become much more serious after an unexpected loss. Although Cath and Scott do talk on the phone and see one another in person, these events are only referenced during letters they write after the fact. Their letters occasionally cross in the mail so there are a handful of slightly confusing out of sequence exchanges but the next letter helps make sense of things. The more serious aspects of their correspondence are deftly balanced with their playful banter and personal jokes. The occasional misunderstanding sometimes leads to angry exchanges but their longstanding friendship easily survives these squabbles. An absolutely charming novel with a nostalgic vibe due to music references, mix tapes and letter exchanges, We Are Still Tornadoes by Michael Kun & Susan Mullen has a refreshingly unique storyline and a wonderful cast of characters. While the overall tone of the novel is upbeat, Cath and Scott also undergo serious, life-altering events that strengthen their friendship. All in all, it is a captivating read that I absolutely loved and highly recommend to readers of all ages. The romance aspect of the book is slightly predictable, but that doesn't take away from the entertainment quality of the book itself. Readers who are fans of romance, especially young adult romance, will find this book endearing. Fans of writers like Sarah Dessen will definitely enjoy Kun and Mullen's writing. Read my full review at Between-the-Shelves! In this Young Adult novel, Cath and Scott have grown up together as neighbors and best friends. Cath goes off to college while Scott stays home and goes to work for his dad at his clothing business. However, they maintain their friendship through a series of letters. It is through these letters that we learn more about these characters, their families and friends, as well as the important events in their respective lives. It is a sweet love story. keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
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"Growing up across the street from each other, Scott and Cath have been best friends their entire lives. Cath would help Scott with his English homework, he would make her mix tapes (it's the 80's after all), and any fight they had would be forgotten over TV and cookies. But now they've graduated high school and Cath is off to college while Scott is at home pursuing his musical dreams. During their first year apart, Scott and Cath's letters help them understand heartache, annoying roommates, family drama and the pressure to figure out what to do with the rest of their lives. And through it all, they realize that the only person they want to turn to is each other. But does that mean they should be more than friends? The only thing that's clear is that change is an inescapable part of growing up. And the friends who help us navigate it share an unshakable bond. This funny yet deeply moving book--set to an awesome 80's soundtrack--captures all the beautiful confusion and emotional intensity we find on the verge of adulthood...and first love"-- Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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It’s 1982 and Cath has gone off to college, while her neighbour/school friend Scott has stayed home to work in his dad’s clothing store. Through letters, they support each other as they deal with transitions, relationship woes and family dramas. Their letters are poignant and funny, with a running in-joke referring to a classmate’s “We Are Still Tornadoes” graduation speech. I like that they have to learn how to translate their friendship into written words, and make mistakes along the way. Their letters also believably convey what happens when they meet in-person -- sometimes it takes several letters to piece together the full story and that kept me wondering.
(My only quibble would be that it ends a bit abruptly, and I do think the authors could have found a believable way to have a letter tell us a bit more of what happens, rather than relying so much on implying. But anyway.)
Did I tell you that my dad is giving me a 10% discount off anything at the store? How cool is that? (I’m being serious. I really want to know how cool that is. I think the answer is, “Not very,” but I’m not sure.) ( )