Anna, Kate and George (short for Georgianna) could not be more different from each other – and yet, they inexplicably become fast friends in their college dorm. Unfortunately, life moves them beyond their usual frolicking to a shared traumatic experience that alters the trajectory of their respective life journeys.
I should have loved this book. It had all the right elements. I loved the characters. They were colorful, complicated, and clever. I liked the overall story and the intertwining of events. There were multiple layers of stories, which kept things interconnected and engaging. And the dialogue was witty and occasionally made me giggle out loud.
The problem was that it was extremely choppy. I love when the voice changes or the time changes – but the transitions must be smooth so as not to lose the reader. It was not done smoothly here. Every time a new chapter started, I felt like I was starting a new book over again – just with the same characters. There were such different scenes in such different locations with the characters in such different times of their lives, that it took a long time to figure out where we were in the story and how this part connected to the whole. I feel as the reader, I should definitely not have to work that hard.
Ultimately, though, I am glad I read this book – I did like it overall. I’d love to know what others think!
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