Hmm… Well…. Okay… Wintergirls is about an anerexic girl, Lia, who loses her ex-best friend. (As in the ex-best friend dies) And no, I didn’t spoil anything because this is stated on the first page of the book, in the first chapter. But here’s the catch – the friend isn’t gon for, Lia. In fact, she seems to be haunting her, but not in the boo I’m in the closet haunting. As in, encouraging Lia to continue getting thinner. This would go with the girl suffereing a real life issue archetype. I did love the book, it just wasn’t like what I expected it to be. (Like when I picked up Twilight and thought it took place in the 18th century – this was back in 2006 or 05, so no one was talking about it yet) Laurie Halse Anderson did help me understand Lia’s perspective. I was ate the beach and still got chills reading some sections. I do recommend reading it and I did appreciate reading it. I preferred Speak over this though but that’s just me.
The writing was choppy but it adds to the tone and the adreniline rushes you may get if you get really into the book. I lvoed they way she emphasized some events. (1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15 . 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. was the most effective thing to me) You see, Lia has alredy been in a rehab for eating but she’s back out when the book starts. The title does have a meaning after you read the book and I was drawn into the story. It somehow reminded me of Crank b/c of the choppy sentences but our Lia isn’t on drugs. The conflict is Lia against herself, anerexia, and Cassie along with some family problems as well. It was a short read but if you’re in the mood for some seriousness, read this book.
Chilled,
Rachel
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