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Sophomore Switch
Reeling from the aftershocks of what will heretofore be known as "The Hot-Tub Incident," American party girl Tasha jumps at the chance to spend a semester abroad at tweedy Oxford University - banking on the fact that the tabloid stories about her won't have made their way across the Pond. But is wading Uggs-deep in feminist theory really so much better than living down the stares and snickers stateside?
Meanwhile, studious control freak Emily disappoints her snooty British family by throwing herself into film classes - not to mention bikinis and beer pong - at UC Santa Barbara. Her English accent gets her plenty of male attention, but not all of it welcome - especially the frustrating confrontations with a fellow classmate.
Twenty-four-year-old debut novelist Abby McDonald has crafted a funny, fast-paced, and poignant look at survival, sisterhood, and the surprising ways we discover our true selves.
Meanwhile, studious control freak Emily disappoints her snooty British family by throwing herself into film classes - not to mention bikinis and beer pong - at UC Santa Barbara. Her English accent gets her plenty of male attention, but not all of it welcome - especially the frustrating confrontations with a fellow classmate.
Twenty-four-year-old debut novelist Abby McDonald has crafted a funny, fast-paced, and poignant look at survival, sisterhood, and the surprising ways we discover our true selves.
304 pages, Hardcover
First published March 10, 2009
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April 9, 2012
The beginning was fun (despite the unrealistic premise - I know from looking into exchange programs at my university that these things are typically arranged a year or so in advance), the middle was shaky and the end was a haphazard mess. That pretty much sums up Sophomore Switch in a nutshell.
I'll admit it, I didn't have very high expectations of this book; it sounded like the same old rehashed plot-line that we've seen a dozen times over on the YA scene. Despite this I picked it up anyway becauseI'll read almost anything - I just can't seem to be selective about what books are worth reading I always seem to be drawn to books which feature young people coping in (or not) and experiencing "exotic" locations. This was why I was surprised that the first several chapters of the book seemed to fly by - I found them to be engaging. What doubly surprised me was that even though McDonald had definitely categorized the girls into stereotypes, Tasha and Emily both come across as fairly well-fleshed out characters - McDonald definitely manages to walk on the right side of the character trait/stereotype line.
My attention towards the story started to flag after I reached the mid-point. I feel as though McDonald lost her sense of the book's 'pulse' at this point; everything just seems to drag out a little more than it needs to and there seems to be a lot of filler which could have been removed. I still powered on in reading the novel because I hoped she'd pick up her pacing but, sadly, while there were a few times when she seemed to get back in sync, the rest of the novel remained pretty lack-lustre and predictable.
The end of the book... ugh, it just made me want to pull my hair out! Some books are 'a book with a message' - books which focus on telling a story but happen to have a message woven into the narrative - but other books can be the far more odious 'A Book With A Message' - books which disregard plot in favour of preaching the author's opinions. Take a guess as to which one Sophomore Switch is. Hint: .
Honestly, it feels like McDonald was no longer content to be the (wo)man behind the curtain and instead had to come to the foreground, eager to beat her audience over the head with her message about feminism. It's only at the last moment that she realizes that this is a piece of fiction, not an essay of her personal views. To continue the Wizard of Oz metaphor, it's the equivalent of the man who plays Tinman breaking away from the journey to the Emerald City in order to show the viewers that slavery is wrong by starting a movement to free the flying monkeys. I don't agree with the way she's portrayed the majority of feminists as sexless and uptight but that issue is secondary to her complete lack of subtlety in conveying her view. Any author worth their weight in gold should treat their audience as though they've got a brain and are capable of using it.
I'll admit it, I didn't have very high expectations of this book; it sounded like the same old rehashed plot-line that we've seen a dozen times over on the YA scene. Despite this I picked it up anyway because
My attention towards the story started to flag after I reached the mid-point. I feel as though McDonald lost her sense of the book's 'pulse' at this point; everything just seems to drag out a little more than it needs to and there seems to be a lot of filler which could have been removed. I still powered on in reading the novel because I hoped she'd pick up her pacing but, sadly, while there were a few times when she seemed to get back in sync, the rest of the novel remained pretty lack-lustre and predictable.
The end of the book... ugh, it just made me want to pull my hair out! Some books are 'a book with a message' - books which focus on telling a story but happen to have a message woven into the narrative - but other books can be the far more odious 'A Book With A Message' - books which disregard plot in favour of preaching the author's opinions. Take a guess as to which one Sophomore Switch is. Hint: .
Honestly, it feels like McDonald was no longer content to be the (wo)man behind the curtain and instead had to come to the foreground, eager to beat her audience over the head with her message about feminism. It's only at the last moment that she realizes that this is a piece of fiction, not an essay of her personal views. To continue the Wizard of Oz metaphor, it's the equivalent of the man who plays Tinman breaking away from the journey to the Emerald City in order to show the viewers that slavery is wrong by starting a movement to free the flying monkeys. I don't agree with the way she's portrayed the majority of feminists as sexless and uptight but that issue is secondary to her complete lack of subtlety in conveying her view. Any author worth their weight in gold should treat their audience as though they've got a brain and are capable of using it.
March 8, 2022
Supergoed beschreven wat vooroordelen doen en hoeveel je van een ander kan leren, ookal verwacht je van niet.
September 15, 2009
The beginning was practically perfect. No lie, either. The sophisticated writing style pulled me in quickly, and the characters were quite relatable and sounded just like any normal being that I might be friends with. I particularly liked the storyline - after all, I love the study abroad program and hope to participate once I'm in college - since the S.A.S.S series, which was about foreign exchange students and therefore practically the same, really sucked. I mean, there were a few mediocre books in the series, but I never found one that really interested me. Those characters were usually stereotypical, cliched, bland, or escaping from some movie-esque scenario. (Most of the time, I found myself just salivating over the mentions of exotic food, and that was the highlight of the novel already!) So I was really eager about this book, especially since the setting focused on Oxford. Oxford! Imagine that! So it seemed right that these characters would be smart and determined, exactly how I like my protagonists.
Because of the great start to the novel, I was quickly fascinated by the author. So imagine my surprise to read that Abby McDonald was a graduate of Oxford University! And that she's only twenty-four years old! Clearly, this is good writing, and I was fortunate to find something amazing, finally. BUT, and yes, there's that dreaded but.
BUT, the strong beginning quickly turned into an mediocre middle, and then a clump of disaster at the end. The dialogue became awkward, silly, and too fake. Half the time, I would pause just to think, "Seriously? Would I say something like that if I was in that situation?" And 99% of the time, the answer to my question was a solid NO. The ending seemed rushed and choppy. The characters lacked a steady road of development and the so-called "unexpected" twists were fairly expected. The only part I really liked at the end was that everything came crashing down on Tasha and it wasn't resolved. Because that's realistic; I mean, not everything in your life gets solved so easily. Most of the time, the problem's still there; it's just about how you choose to handle it, is all.
So no, I didn't hate the book. But after realizing that this was the work of an Oxford graduate, I just expected more. Well, naturally, not everyone from Oxford is destined to be the next Fitzgerald and whatnot, but my expectations just weren't answered.
Because of the great start to the novel, I was quickly fascinated by the author. So imagine my surprise to read that Abby McDonald was a graduate of Oxford University! And that she's only twenty-four years old! Clearly, this is good writing, and I was fortunate to find something amazing, finally. BUT, and yes, there's that dreaded but.
BUT, the strong beginning quickly turned into an mediocre middle, and then a clump of disaster at the end. The dialogue became awkward, silly, and too fake. Half the time, I would pause just to think, "Seriously? Would I say something like that if I was in that situation?" And 99% of the time, the answer to my question was a solid NO. The ending seemed rushed and choppy. The characters lacked a steady road of development and the so-called "unexpected" twists were fairly expected. The only part I really liked at the end was that everything came crashing down on Tasha and it wasn't resolved. Because that's realistic; I mean, not everything in your life gets solved so easily. Most of the time, the problem's still there; it's just about how you choose to handle it, is all.
So no, I didn't hate the book. But after realizing that this was the work of an Oxford graduate, I just expected more. Well, naturally, not everyone from Oxford is destined to be the next Fitzgerald and whatnot, but my expectations just weren't answered.
January 13, 2014
I really enjoyed this book a lot. I thought "Sophomore Switch" was a great book. This book is about two girls, Tasha and Emily. Tasha goes to school in Santa Barbra, California, and Emily goes to Harvard in England, then Tasha got "famous" by having a video being posted for the world to see. Tasha decides she wants to go to Harvard because everyone kept teasing her in California and she was sick of it so after she made a bunch of calls they finally accepted her because there was an opening. Emily wanted to get away from her ex-boyfriend Sebastian, and she wanted a new start, so she went to California. Since both girls wanted to switch in the middle of the term, they each had to have each other’s classes for the term, and once the term was up, they could leave. Little did they know they would become two very different people.
This book has two point of view Tasha, and Emily.
Tasha lives in California, and she loves to party and have a good time.
Emily lives in England, and she is all about studying and planning.
"Sophomore Switch” takes place in mostly California and England, but towards the end of this book it takes place in Florida. The time is second semester in winter.
I would recommend this book to anyone in high school because it is fun and easy to read.
The theme in "Sophomore Switch" is to not be afraid to change. Both Emily and Tasha show this throughout the book.
This book has two point of view Tasha, and Emily.
Tasha lives in California, and she loves to party and have a good time.
Emily lives in England, and she is all about studying and planning.
"Sophomore Switch” takes place in mostly California and England, but towards the end of this book it takes place in Florida. The time is second semester in winter.
I would recommend this book to anyone in high school because it is fun and easy to read.
The theme in "Sophomore Switch" is to not be afraid to change. Both Emily and Tasha show this throughout the book.
August 2, 2012
This book is everything I want out of contemporary YA. The two main characters have their own individual voices and it is a pleasure to watch them learn how to deal with their problems as burgeoning adults. I liked them so much I was always a bit torn when POV would switch before getting caught up again. As a personal bugaboo I also heartily appreciate that the slang was realistic rather than being an adult caricature of what "the kids sound like these days". Best of all the plot flows naturally from the characters actions and moves along very smoothly. There are no dumb character actions/decisions that only happen because the author needs to move the plot along. There is a lot of interesting information about Oxford and film making that give a flavour of realism to the book without overshadowing the action. I enjoyed this book immensely and am happily looking forward to reading more by this author.
April 29, 2018
I liked this! It's one of those books set in college before new adult became a THING. Both girls were a little judgmental to begin with, like 19 years olds are, but grew a lot. And, for the most part, it was a dual narration where I felt like each story had enough weight.
October 30, 2010
For Emily, leaving Oxford for a fresh start away from her recent ex is just what she was looking for. Unfortunately, she never imagined that her late decision would land her at the ever so popular party school U.C. Santa Barbra, switching places with the now tragically famous “Tasha”. Natasha is also looking for a clean slate, but for entirely different reasons. Her recent staring role in a hidden camera tv reality show has left her permanently scared and all she can think about is getting far away from the party scene that has become her life. But to Oxford? Both girls are left to discover just who they are and what they want, in a strange land with absolutely no idea how to overcome their very different pasts.
I’ve been wanting to read Abby McDonald’s books for a very long time now, but unfortunately for me they’re hard to come by in the US. Most are young adult novels, which I do like as well, but her adult Chick Lit is mostly still only in the UK until next year. So, when I was approached about the opportunity to review Sophomore Switch, a recent paperback release here in the US, I jumped at the chance. And oh my, I am so happy I did! Abby McDonald’s writing is fantastic, with a compelling and completely fun story.
First of all I have to say I absolutely adored both Emily and Natasha! The story is told in alternating voices between the two and explores their personalities and transformations. McDonald did a fantastic job of creating two individual characters! Emily, the pretentious British girl with very high standards and expectations and Natasha, the American girl with an aptitude for partying into the wee hours of the morning and no real direction. They both start out as completely different people, but by the end realize that they both have something to offer if they can just find a happy medium.
About half way through the book the two decide the only way to get through their individual battles is to connect with each other and strategize a plan. This is brilliant! The emails back and forth, chat sessions, and occasional phone calls are hilarious! It adds a completely different dynamic to the story and I loved it. It’s also from this point on that they both start to explore their respective love interests, which was also incredibly endearing.
As this was my first dip into the world of Abby McDonald I can honestly say it will not be the last. Both Emily and Natasha, as well as the external characters were incredible, believable down to the slang and interactions with the other characters. The setting was also extremely believable, being that I live very near U.C. Santa Barbara, I absolutely believed everything she created in the story surrounding it. Sophomore Switch is a story about finding yourself and become the person you truly want to be. Emily and Natasha are still two completely different individuals, but their collective efforts make this book an entirely enjoyable and fun read. I’d recommend it to nearly everyone who loves a great book!
I’ve been wanting to read Abby McDonald’s books for a very long time now, but unfortunately for me they’re hard to come by in the US. Most are young adult novels, which I do like as well, but her adult Chick Lit is mostly still only in the UK until next year. So, when I was approached about the opportunity to review Sophomore Switch, a recent paperback release here in the US, I jumped at the chance. And oh my, I am so happy I did! Abby McDonald’s writing is fantastic, with a compelling and completely fun story.
First of all I have to say I absolutely adored both Emily and Natasha! The story is told in alternating voices between the two and explores their personalities and transformations. McDonald did a fantastic job of creating two individual characters! Emily, the pretentious British girl with very high standards and expectations and Natasha, the American girl with an aptitude for partying into the wee hours of the morning and no real direction. They both start out as completely different people, but by the end realize that they both have something to offer if they can just find a happy medium.
About half way through the book the two decide the only way to get through their individual battles is to connect with each other and strategize a plan. This is brilliant! The emails back and forth, chat sessions, and occasional phone calls are hilarious! It adds a completely different dynamic to the story and I loved it. It’s also from this point on that they both start to explore their respective love interests, which was also incredibly endearing.
As this was my first dip into the world of Abby McDonald I can honestly say it will not be the last. Both Emily and Natasha, as well as the external characters were incredible, believable down to the slang and interactions with the other characters. The setting was also extremely believable, being that I live very near U.C. Santa Barbara, I absolutely believed everything she created in the story surrounding it. Sophomore Switch is a story about finding yourself and become the person you truly want to be. Emily and Natasha are still two completely different individuals, but their collective efforts make this book an entirely enjoyable and fun read. I’d recommend it to nearly everyone who loves a great book!
April 4, 2012
If I could describe SOPHOMORE SWITCH in just one word, it would surely be ADORABLE! But, I'm never *that* brief, so of course I'll be rambling way beyond that one word, you know!
This is basically the story of two girls from completely different lifestyles who end up swapping schools for a semester for a study abroad program. Emily, an uptight perfectionist with a detailed five-year plan for every aspect of her life, studies politics at Oxford. Natasha, a California blonde with a love for shopping and parties, studies film at a lesser known school in town. Emily wants to escape the memories of a terrible breakup while Natasha is desperate to run away from a tabloid scandal involving herself, a hot tub, and a reality star who swore he was single at the time. While everyone thinks that Emily doesn't know how to have fun, everyone perceives Natasha as an easy bimbo -- and neither girl is particularly happy with their current social rankings.
Emily has a hard time adapting to California, since her pale complexion and preppy outfits are a stark contrast to the tanned, blondes in mini skirts that constantly surround her. She knows nothing about film and is disappointed at the lack of academic rigor that she is experiencing in her new school. She falls hard, though, for a cute boy -- only to learn that he's the boyfriend of her current roommate. Oops. As Emily dyes her hair, swaps her wardrobe, and attempts to teach herself to live life on a longer leash, she wonders if she's really just wasting her time. Can a control freak ever really let ago?
On the flipside, Natasha is bogged down in classes that really don't interest her at all. Nobody takes her seriously, and she's constantly worried that someone will recognize her from the scandalous videos that leaked her celebrity indiscretions. But, Natasha is determined to find her niche and prove to herself and her new classmates that she's more than a pretty face. A party girl can change her ways and take a stand in a serious school? Right?
Soon, the girls begin an email correspondence where they give one another tips to better acclimating to their new environments. But, when the switch is up, someone isn't quite ready to go home...
I really did love this book! It was cute, funny, adorable, and tons of fun. I really enjoyed how the chapters alternated perspectives between Emily and Natasha, and I think the author did a great job making the characters feel believable and relatable. I especially found myself identifying with Emily in her struggles to really just learn to relax and take in life around her. I mean, who can't relate to that at some point or another?
I would definitely recommend this novel to fans of chick-lit or probably to anyone who enjoys a light-hearted look at self-discovery. I'm glad I stumbled across this e-book at my local library, and I definitely look forward to checking out stories from this author in the future!
This is basically the story of two girls from completely different lifestyles who end up swapping schools for a semester for a study abroad program. Emily, an uptight perfectionist with a detailed five-year plan for every aspect of her life, studies politics at Oxford. Natasha, a California blonde with a love for shopping and parties, studies film at a lesser known school in town. Emily wants to escape the memories of a terrible breakup while Natasha is desperate to run away from a tabloid scandal involving herself, a hot tub, and a reality star who swore he was single at the time. While everyone thinks that Emily doesn't know how to have fun, everyone perceives Natasha as an easy bimbo -- and neither girl is particularly happy with their current social rankings.
Emily has a hard time adapting to California, since her pale complexion and preppy outfits are a stark contrast to the tanned, blondes in mini skirts that constantly surround her. She knows nothing about film and is disappointed at the lack of academic rigor that she is experiencing in her new school. She falls hard, though, for a cute boy -- only to learn that he's the boyfriend of her current roommate. Oops. As Emily dyes her hair, swaps her wardrobe, and attempts to teach herself to live life on a longer leash, she wonders if she's really just wasting her time. Can a control freak ever really let ago?
On the flipside, Natasha is bogged down in classes that really don't interest her at all. Nobody takes her seriously, and she's constantly worried that someone will recognize her from the scandalous videos that leaked her celebrity indiscretions. But, Natasha is determined to find her niche and prove to herself and her new classmates that she's more than a pretty face. A party girl can change her ways and take a stand in a serious school? Right?
Soon, the girls begin an email correspondence where they give one another tips to better acclimating to their new environments. But, when the switch is up, someone isn't quite ready to go home...
I really did love this book! It was cute, funny, adorable, and tons of fun. I really enjoyed how the chapters alternated perspectives between Emily and Natasha, and I think the author did a great job making the characters feel believable and relatable. I especially found myself identifying with Emily in her struggles to really just learn to relax and take in life around her. I mean, who can't relate to that at some point or another?
I would definitely recommend this novel to fans of chick-lit or probably to anyone who enjoys a light-hearted look at self-discovery. I'm glad I stumbled across this e-book at my local library, and I definitely look forward to checking out stories from this author in the future!
October 6, 2014
Sophomore Switch was a very interesting book, but I could guess what was going to happen very easily. In the beginning of the book there were two girls who switched colleges. One of the girls was from England and the other girl was from California. The girl from England was named Emily and she was super smart, attended Harvard University for her first few years of college, and was very innocent. She decided to go to the University of California because she broke up with her boyfriend and needed to get away from him. Her parents did not like that she decided to leave Harvard and go to Tasha's easy classes. Tasha was going to the University of California to become a movie producer. Tasha enjoyed partying and jumping around from guy to guy. She decided to leave California because she slept with a celebrity. It became a huge deal because he already had a girlfriend so Tasha's face showed up everywhere from magazines to the internet. She wanted to get away from all the drama! In the end they both change so they don't just have one personality. Emily learns to let loose a little and have fun. She also ends up getting a boyfriend and staying in California. Tasha ends up becoming more modest and not such a partier! I really enjoy how they supported each other and helped each other through e-mail so they could fit in better. They become best friends in the end!
I would recommend this book to teenage girls because it can help show you the different sides of how you want to be at college. I would recommend it to girls because they talk about "girl stuff" in here. They talk about boys, girl problems, and much more.
I didn't enjoy this book as much as I thought I would. I thought I was going to be interested in the different perspectives of this book but it was kind of girly for me. I prefer romantic action books more than just romance books. This isn't the worst book I've read but definitely not the best. If you love reading teenage romance books, this is the perfect book for you!
I would recommend this book to teenage girls because it can help show you the different sides of how you want to be at college. I would recommend it to girls because they talk about "girl stuff" in here. They talk about boys, girl problems, and much more.
I didn't enjoy this book as much as I thought I would. I thought I was going to be interested in the different perspectives of this book but it was kind of girly for me. I prefer romantic action books more than just romance books. This isn't the worst book I've read but definitely not the best. If you love reading teenage romance books, this is the perfect book for you!
November 1, 2017
I did not really enjoy this book at all. It was very bland, and I felt like many unimportant scenes were dragged out forever, and that that was unneeded. I would not recommend this book to any impatient readers like myself who enjoy being put right into a story. The first 5 chapters were just setup for the rest of the book. A good thing though is that there was some realistic components to this story, but I was unable to connect the parts I read to any common themes. Overall, not my favourite book.
April 11, 2017
Sophmore Switch was a cute novel by Abby McDonald.
Summary from Goodreads:
Take an administrative snafu, a bad breakup, and what shall heretofore be known as "The Hot-Tub Incident," and you’ve got two unprepared sophomores on a semester abroad. For American party girl Tasha, an escape to Oxford may be a chance to ditch her fame as a tabloid temptress, but wading Uggs-deep in feminist theory is not her idea of a break. Meanwhile, the British half of the exchange, studious Emily, nurses an aching heart amid the bikinis and beer pong of U.C. Santa Barbara. Soon desperation has the girls texting each other tips — on fitting in, finding love, and figuring out who they really are. With an anthropologist’s eye for detail and a true ear for teen-speak, exciting new novelist Abby McDonald has crafted a funny, fast-paced, poignant look at survival, sisterhood, and the surprising ways we discover our true selves.
I thought this book was very fluffy but interesting. Tasha was a stereotypical California school girl. She spent more time at the beach that at lectures. Emily is completely opposite. She is a studios, smart girl. When the two switch places, there is some trouble. Tasha can't keep up with the workload, and Emily is bored and wants to learn more. But they each find their special talents at the other school.
I wanted to read this book because it looked like Being Sloane Jacobs. I liked that one, and was in the mood for a similar read. This one was okay, but not as good.
I liked the lessons the girls learned about themselves. Tasha, or Natasha, learned that she was a feminist and that school is good. Emily learned that school isn't everything, and that she should live a little.
The two girls interacted throughout the novel, and it was fun to read. Their texts were lighthearted, and it was cool seeing them work out their issues.
Overall, this is a sweet and fluffy read.
Summary from Goodreads:
Take an administrative snafu, a bad breakup, and what shall heretofore be known as "The Hot-Tub Incident," and you’ve got two unprepared sophomores on a semester abroad. For American party girl Tasha, an escape to Oxford may be a chance to ditch her fame as a tabloid temptress, but wading Uggs-deep in feminist theory is not her idea of a break. Meanwhile, the British half of the exchange, studious Emily, nurses an aching heart amid the bikinis and beer pong of U.C. Santa Barbara. Soon desperation has the girls texting each other tips — on fitting in, finding love, and figuring out who they really are. With an anthropologist’s eye for detail and a true ear for teen-speak, exciting new novelist Abby McDonald has crafted a funny, fast-paced, poignant look at survival, sisterhood, and the surprising ways we discover our true selves.
I thought this book was very fluffy but interesting. Tasha was a stereotypical California school girl. She spent more time at the beach that at lectures. Emily is completely opposite. She is a studios, smart girl. When the two switch places, there is some trouble. Tasha can't keep up with the workload, and Emily is bored and wants to learn more. But they each find their special talents at the other school.
I wanted to read this book because it looked like Being Sloane Jacobs. I liked that one, and was in the mood for a similar read. This one was okay, but not as good.
I liked the lessons the girls learned about themselves. Tasha, or Natasha, learned that she was a feminist and that school is good. Emily learned that school isn't everything, and that she should live a little.
The two girls interacted throughout the novel, and it was fun to read. Their texts were lighthearted, and it was cool seeing them work out their issues.
Overall, this is a sweet and fluffy read.
February 26, 2019
I was surprised that I read this and somewhat enjoyed it...maybe because it contrasted two cultures and two educational systems. It's not stellar but an okay read.
September 2, 2019
The beginning of this book was just as I'd expected, but it got much better towards the end. I love how Abby McDonald's books have some kind of self - discovery in them. A good read!
December 28, 2019
This book was so unrealistic and way too convenient. The writing was simplistic and predictable. But what can I say? I really enjoyed it. I had a good ass time reading this book. Even with all its flaws I still got sucked into the characters and the story. In all it’s cheesy glory, this book made me smile. Loved it.
April 6, 2011
Plot Sketch: Natasha needs to escape the fall out from "The Hot Tub Incident," and Emily needs to experience America and get away after breaking up with jerkwad Sebastian, so these two enter a college exchange program. Tasha gets sent to Emily's PoliSci curriculum in Oxfrod and Emily to Tasha's Film studies at UCSB. The plot follows a path of self-discovery for both of the girls, with half of the book remarking on the differences in culture between California and Britain, and of course there are cute boys, and the self-discovery takes place in a feminist context, but does not force feminism by any means.
Verdict: Here's the deal. I already read and reviewed Boys, Bears, and a Serious Pair of Hiking Boots. Abby wrote Sophomore Switch first. You can tell. The writing in BBaaSPoHB is superior to that in SS. The fault I find with Sophomore Switch is that I felt like all of the characters filled archetypal roles and were not true characters. Convenience seemed to dictate plot rather than character development, and that felt fake and very predictable. BUT, I liked the tone of the book, which I'll add is not a feminist tone, but rather one of girl power, which you guys know I'm totally pro-. (If you want to discuss feminism vs. girl power, just ask in the comments) I loved that the girls were put into contexts where they were allowed to grow and discover things outside of their paradigm and that they were open-minded enough in the end to let their experiences have a true effect in their lives. Would I recommend this book to an older teen? Absolutely. To an adult? Maybe not. I think that adults will look at this and see the unreality in the characters and their decisions more than the message those decisions portray because we have a more realistic view on the world and have *usually* had vastly more experience and know who we are already. I think that this book could benefit teens who are struggling to find out who they are, with a couple of parental advisories: Emily decides that she's just going to become a lip whore to loosen up her uptightness with boys, and both me and my book group thought that form of self-discovery was both dangerous and impractical and didn't think that it should be encouraged in a positive light. We felt it was forced with Emily and completely out of character for her, which was sort of the point of the book, but was also *insert your synonym for unrealistic here*. Also, these are sophomores in college, not high school, so the hot tub incident does involve nudity, but is not explicitly written.
Location: London and Santa Barbara
Favorite Character: This was tough. I didn't really like either of the main characters. But I did like Will. UNTIL he pulled a 180. So, I think my favorite character was Ryan. He seemed to be the most consistent of the bunch.
Would Change: The first half of the book needed more plot/action and less dissection of the differences between America and the UK.
Favorite Line: "Totes." Thanks Abby, I started talking like Tasha for like a week straight. :op
Good for Monster? This is YA chick lit I'm afraid. Not gonna be a good fit for my Monster, or yours more than likely.
People Who Will Like This: Britney Spears, Bella Swan, people who own a pair of pink leopard pajamas, college advisors
People Who Won't Like This: Elmer Fudd, the uber-outdoorsy girl, ultra-feminists, most boys
Chapters: They're not numbered, and I ALWAYS count wrong. The length was good. And the narrator switched chapter to chapter from Tasha to Emily, so that was an interesting and probably difficult thing. I liked the sections where the two characters interacted, a lot.
Verdict: Here's the deal. I already read and reviewed Boys, Bears, and a Serious Pair of Hiking Boots. Abby wrote Sophomore Switch first. You can tell. The writing in BBaaSPoHB is superior to that in SS. The fault I find with Sophomore Switch is that I felt like all of the characters filled archetypal roles and were not true characters. Convenience seemed to dictate plot rather than character development, and that felt fake and very predictable. BUT, I liked the tone of the book, which I'll add is not a feminist tone, but rather one of girl power, which you guys know I'm totally pro-. (If you want to discuss feminism vs. girl power, just ask in the comments) I loved that the girls were put into contexts where they were allowed to grow and discover things outside of their paradigm and that they were open-minded enough in the end to let their experiences have a true effect in their lives. Would I recommend this book to an older teen? Absolutely. To an adult? Maybe not. I think that adults will look at this and see the unreality in the characters and their decisions more than the message those decisions portray because we have a more realistic view on the world and have *usually* had vastly more experience and know who we are already. I think that this book could benefit teens who are struggling to find out who they are, with a couple of parental advisories: Emily decides that she's just going to become a lip whore to loosen up her uptightness with boys, and both me and my book group thought that form of self-discovery was both dangerous and impractical and didn't think that it should be encouraged in a positive light. We felt it was forced with Emily and completely out of character for her, which was sort of the point of the book, but was also *insert your synonym for unrealistic here*. Also, these are sophomores in college, not high school, so the hot tub incident does involve nudity, but is not explicitly written.
Location: London and Santa Barbara
Favorite Character: This was tough. I didn't really like either of the main characters. But I did like Will. UNTIL he pulled a 180. So, I think my favorite character was Ryan. He seemed to be the most consistent of the bunch.
Would Change: The first half of the book needed more plot/action and less dissection of the differences between America and the UK.
Favorite Line: "Totes." Thanks Abby, I started talking like Tasha for like a week straight. :op
Good for Monster? This is YA chick lit I'm afraid. Not gonna be a good fit for my Monster, or yours more than likely.
People Who Will Like This: Britney Spears, Bella Swan, people who own a pair of pink leopard pajamas, college advisors
People Who Won't Like This: Elmer Fudd, the uber-outdoorsy girl, ultra-feminists, most boys
Chapters: They're not numbered, and I ALWAYS count wrong. The length was good. And the narrator switched chapter to chapter from Tasha to Emily, so that was an interesting and probably difficult thing. I liked the sections where the two characters interacted, a lot.
August 20, 2017
I wasn't supremely interested in the concept of this book, mostly because I've been on a fantasy/supernatural kick recently and wasn't much feeling a contemporary novel. However, as a native Californian who has just completed her sophomore year at UCSB, I couldn't pass up the chance to see how my school and my state were portrayed in writing.
I had quite a few issues with this book (the plot seemed disjointed to me, the ending was kind of lackluster, and what was with the extremely polarizing take on feminism?!) but nothing bothered me quite as much as the representation of UCSB and California in general. Although I know that we have a bit of a reputation to the outside world, I was hoping that someone choosing to focus on us for a novel would research what this place is actually like. I was sorely disappointed.
Sophomore Switch chose to show us in the most stereotypical light possible, and it reads like it was written by someone who has never even set foot in California. There's the fact that a supposed native called it "Cali"; the fact that this same girl claims that no one here would give you something without expecting something in return (in reality UCSB students are known for being friendly and helpful, and I've given and received loads of help from my peers with no strings attached); and that all the girls are described as perfectly outfitted, made up, and fake when everyone typically runs around in gym clothes and no makeup because they're too busy with classes to care about appearances.
I also took great issue to the portrayal of our intelligence and work ethic. We're shown as being lazy beach bums who barely work or study, when in reality UCSB students are some of the hardest workers I've ever seen: it's not uncommon to see students working for 12 hours straight in the library just to make it by (and as someone with film major friends, I can say that they work just as hard, if not harder, than the rest of us). It wasn't for nothing that we were ranked as one of the top 10 public universities in the nation, as well as one of the top entrepreneurial schools and number 2 IN THE WORLD in terms of impact in the field of the sciences.
Overall, I was just so irritated by the blatant misrepresentation of my school that I couldn't enjoy this novel at all. Maybe it'd be more enjoyable to someone who has never been to California, but if you've spent even the slightest bit of time here there's a good chance you'll find it to be as ridiculous as I did.
I had quite a few issues with this book (the plot seemed disjointed to me, the ending was kind of lackluster, and what was with the extremely polarizing take on feminism?!) but nothing bothered me quite as much as the representation of UCSB and California in general. Although I know that we have a bit of a reputation to the outside world, I was hoping that someone choosing to focus on us for a novel would research what this place is actually like. I was sorely disappointed.
Sophomore Switch chose to show us in the most stereotypical light possible, and it reads like it was written by someone who has never even set foot in California. There's the fact that a supposed native called it "Cali"; the fact that this same girl claims that no one here would give you something without expecting something in return (in reality UCSB students are known for being friendly and helpful, and I've given and received loads of help from my peers with no strings attached); and that all the girls are described as perfectly outfitted, made up, and fake when everyone typically runs around in gym clothes and no makeup because they're too busy with classes to care about appearances.
I also took great issue to the portrayal of our intelligence and work ethic. We're shown as being lazy beach bums who barely work or study, when in reality UCSB students are some of the hardest workers I've ever seen: it's not uncommon to see students working for 12 hours straight in the library just to make it by (and as someone with film major friends, I can say that they work just as hard, if not harder, than the rest of us). It wasn't for nothing that we were ranked as one of the top 10 public universities in the nation, as well as one of the top entrepreneurial schools and number 2 IN THE WORLD in terms of impact in the field of the sciences.
Overall, I was just so irritated by the blatant misrepresentation of my school that I couldn't enjoy this novel at all. Maybe it'd be more enjoyable to someone who has never been to California, but if you've spent even the slightest bit of time here there's a good chance you'll find it to be as ridiculous as I did.
March 9, 2009
I found this to be a very fun and enjoyable book but also at the same time it brings issues that girls everywhere deal with, trying to be the real you but also a better version of yourself. I really liked that the story took two girls that were polar opposites and sort of brought them into a less severe version of themselves, to a middle ground. I also liked how the book shows that even if you aren't exactly like someone you can still have many things in common. I think it's very easy to strike someone off your list just because they have different interests than you, and what we really should be doing is learning from each others differences.
Now for me it was much easier to relate to Emily, the uber-organized, straight laced, Oxford student. I liked seeing her come out of her shell A LOT and then stepping back a bit and taking the bits and pieces that worked for her, that's definitely something I need to do as well. I also really respected Tasha's stand against stereotypes and getting people to take her serious and not base their opinions of her on one incident (The Hot Tub Incident). And I love that the two characters end up getting to know each other, via email and phone calls, I guess that's something I didn't consider (no idea why) but it's a great part of the book! I think this book does a great job of exploring what it means to be a young person, trying to find yourself.
The book was also funny with some great popular culture references. And really, who doesn't want to read a book where one of the characters goes to Borders often! There is also some romance, which is very sweet and it a great addition to the book. One thing I was rather confused about for awhile was the word "totes" and I finally looked it up and found it to mean, totally. Which made a lot more sense, I had never heard that word used for anything other than a tote bag! LOL!
All in all, this was a very enjoyable and engaging book!
Now for me it was much easier to relate to Emily, the uber-organized, straight laced, Oxford student. I liked seeing her come out of her shell A LOT and then stepping back a bit and taking the bits and pieces that worked for her, that's definitely something I need to do as well. I also really respected Tasha's stand against stereotypes and getting people to take her serious and not base their opinions of her on one incident (The Hot Tub Incident). And I love that the two characters end up getting to know each other, via email and phone calls, I guess that's something I didn't consider (no idea why) but it's a great part of the book! I think this book does a great job of exploring what it means to be a young person, trying to find yourself.
The book was also funny with some great popular culture references. And really, who doesn't want to read a book where one of the characters goes to Borders often! There is also some romance, which is very sweet and it a great addition to the book. One thing I was rather confused about for awhile was the word "totes" and I finally looked it up and found it to mean, totally. Which made a lot more sense, I had never heard that word used for anything other than a tote bag! LOL!
All in all, this was a very enjoyable and engaging book!
March 31, 2015
Switch of Success
I'm gonna be honest the only reason I started reading this book was because it was about two girls on an exchange. I thought " hmmm I'm on one too. Why not see how others handle it?" Well, their experience was totally different than mine is. First of all, they are in college. Second, they only went for three months. And third of all, they went to a country that spoke English. Me....not so much. Anyways, the book was interesting. Nothing crazy to rave about, but not terrible either. It's one of those beach reads, mindless drama that ends in a happily ever after for both girls.
The writing was cute and clearly distinguished who was who. Em and Tasha both had two distinct voices. There was definitely no confusing them. I felt like the story read like a Sara Dessen book. If you enjoy her writing, you would like this book.
The plot itself was interesting. I loved how it didn't have a cookie cutter ending and how each girl grew into a better, stronger person. They changed and that's something that is huge for an exchange year. You don't come back the same and I think that's something some people have a hard time believing. You have to grow up so fast, forced to make decisions you never thought you would have to. In other words, you become the person you were always meant to be. I thought this story covered that perfectly.
Then, you have the characters. They were....almost perfect. I loved Em and Tasha. There change and struggle was so realistic and well developed. They grew, allowing a different side if them to shine through. I don't think I could ask for better developed protagonists.
Overall, I think this is a must read for those who love Sara Dessen and teen fiction. It was truly a cute read. Enjoy!
I'm gonna be honest the only reason I started reading this book was because it was about two girls on an exchange. I thought " hmmm I'm on one too. Why not see how others handle it?" Well, their experience was totally different than mine is. First of all, they are in college. Second, they only went for three months. And third of all, they went to a country that spoke English. Me....not so much. Anyways, the book was interesting. Nothing crazy to rave about, but not terrible either. It's one of those beach reads, mindless drama that ends in a happily ever after for both girls.
The writing was cute and clearly distinguished who was who. Em and Tasha both had two distinct voices. There was definitely no confusing them. I felt like the story read like a Sara Dessen book. If you enjoy her writing, you would like this book.
The plot itself was interesting. I loved how it didn't have a cookie cutter ending and how each girl grew into a better, stronger person. They changed and that's something that is huge for an exchange year. You don't come back the same and I think that's something some people have a hard time believing. You have to grow up so fast, forced to make decisions you never thought you would have to. In other words, you become the person you were always meant to be. I thought this story covered that perfectly.
Then, you have the characters. They were....almost perfect. I loved Em and Tasha. There change and struggle was so realistic and well developed. They grew, allowing a different side if them to shine through. I don't think I could ask for better developed protagonists.
Overall, I think this is a must read for those who love Sara Dessen and teen fiction. It was truly a cute read. Enjoy!
March 21, 2014
In Abby McDonald's book Sophomore Switch she tells a story of two girls struggling to fit in with new surroundings and trying to survive in a world full of drama. I would recommend this book to teenagers in high school and for young adults in college.
Abby McDonald tells this story from the point of view of two different girls who decide that they need a change and a switch in their surroundings. Tasha is a California girl with a bad past behind her that has a lot of boy drama in it, and caused bad publicity for her family. Emily is from England and wants to try something new, but with a strict dad it's hard for her to venture out and try new things.
Tasha ends up enrolling in school in England and faces new challenges with making new friends and dealing with break ups. She finds out fast that England is totally different from California and she learns to make adjustments and enjoy her life.
While in California Emily learns a few things herself. She learns that California couldn't be more different from England. Through all the boy drama and having to deal with film classes she learns a new side of herself that has been held back from all of the strictness back home.
Through all the ups and downs they rose from their challenges and learned that it is good to get out and try something new. I would recommend this book to people, because it ended up being very entertaining and it just sucks you right in!
Abby McDonald tells this story from the point of view of two different girls who decide that they need a change and a switch in their surroundings. Tasha is a California girl with a bad past behind her that has a lot of boy drama in it, and caused bad publicity for her family. Emily is from England and wants to try something new, but with a strict dad it's hard for her to venture out and try new things.
Tasha ends up enrolling in school in England and faces new challenges with making new friends and dealing with break ups. She finds out fast that England is totally different from California and she learns to make adjustments and enjoy her life.
While in California Emily learns a few things herself. She learns that California couldn't be more different from England. Through all the boy drama and having to deal with film classes she learns a new side of herself that has been held back from all of the strictness back home.
Through all the ups and downs they rose from their challenges and learned that it is good to get out and try something new. I would recommend this book to people, because it ended up being very entertaining and it just sucks you right in!
November 17, 2012
Reviewed by Jennifer Rummel for TeensReadToo.com
Tasha and Emily couldn't be more different, but each wants to escape their social nightmares. Tasha needs to hide out from the tabloid drama and Emily needs to nurse her broken heart. They swap lives: Natasha heads to Oxford and Emily heads to UC Santa Barbara.
The only problem - they've each already signed up for classes. So Natasha's stuck taking feminist courses and Emily's stuck learning about film. Neither of them fit in, until they lean on each other for a bit of advice. Both girls start to dress more appropriately, Natasha with preppy clothes and Emily with fewer layers. Slowly, things start to turn around for both girls.
Natasha embraces her classes and becomes determined to change people's mind about her. She joins in the rally to save the women's health center. Emily learns how to relax and let go of her control freakiness.
Is the newfound happiness about to come crashing down when their responsibilities resurface?
SOPHOMORE SWITCH is a great novel on several levels. It's a great tale of two girls switching lives and broadening their horizons and examining the question of feminism. The story especially delves deeply into the topic of what makes a feminist - can a girl have fun and still desire equality for women?
Tasha and Emily couldn't be more different, but each wants to escape their social nightmares. Tasha needs to hide out from the tabloid drama and Emily needs to nurse her broken heart. They swap lives: Natasha heads to Oxford and Emily heads to UC Santa Barbara.
The only problem - they've each already signed up for classes. So Natasha's stuck taking feminist courses and Emily's stuck learning about film. Neither of them fit in, until they lean on each other for a bit of advice. Both girls start to dress more appropriately, Natasha with preppy clothes and Emily with fewer layers. Slowly, things start to turn around for both girls.
Natasha embraces her classes and becomes determined to change people's mind about her. She joins in the rally to save the women's health center. Emily learns how to relax and let go of her control freakiness.
Is the newfound happiness about to come crashing down when their responsibilities resurface?
SOPHOMORE SWITCH is a great novel on several levels. It's a great tale of two girls switching lives and broadening their horizons and examining the question of feminism. The story especially delves deeply into the topic of what makes a feminist - can a girl have fun and still desire equality for women?
July 27, 2024
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2020
Natasha and Emily are both struggling before their sophomore year. They sign up for a college exchange program, in a hopes to change their current situations.
I feel like this was more Natasha's story. She seemed to have the most difficulty and growth as a person. She realizes her worth (it was definitely lost for a while) and even basically tells a teacher to get stuffed at the end of her semester (and that teacher deserved it for sure). Emily had her own struggles, but she didn't have quite as much of a breakthrough, in my opinion. She mostly just had to stop being a control freak. She didn't really need to come to terms with her past, like Natasha did.
The only person I had true issues with was Will.
The ending maybe wasn't everything that I hoped for, but it was still decent. And felt a little bit open. Like, Natasha and Emily were going to figure their stuff out, even if it's not being shown in print.
2020
Natasha and Emily are both struggling before their sophomore year. They sign up for a college exchange program, in a hopes to change their current situations.
I feel like this was more Natasha's story. She seemed to have the most difficulty and growth as a person. She realizes her worth (it was definitely lost for a while) and even basically tells a teacher to get stuffed at the end of her semester (and that teacher deserved it for sure). Emily had her own struggles, but she didn't have quite as much of a breakthrough, in my opinion. She mostly just had to stop being a control freak. She didn't really need to come to terms with her past, like Natasha did.
The only person I had true issues with was Will.
The ending maybe wasn't everything that I hoped for, but it was still decent. And felt a little bit open. Like, Natasha and Emily were going to figure their stuff out, even if it's not being shown in print.
June 18, 2010
This book was mostly fun, fluffy vacation reading, and it was pretty much perfect for that, but it was also a lot better than I expected and had some interesting statements about feminism tucked away in there. In a wacky circumstance that I'm pretty sure is mostly confined to the realms of fiction, UC Santa Barbara party girl and Oxford College Londoner Emily switch places for their sophomore year, both of them learning something in the interim. I grew to like Tasha a lot more than I thought I would considering she initially switched because on Internet video leaked of her making out in a hot tub with a celebrity, which I think was one of the author's points. And Emily switched because...she didn't get her paperwork in on time or something?
One gets past the goofy premise fairly quickly. Seeing stuffy Emily let loose and start to enjoy filmmaking, roller skating, and beautiful California weather, and Tasha prove (Legally Blonde style, with the appropriate reference even inserted at one point by the author) that bikinis, partying, and boy-chasing aren't exclusive from having a brain or being a feminist is a really fun journey, even if it's not quite anything new.
One gets past the goofy premise fairly quickly. Seeing stuffy Emily let loose and start to enjoy filmmaking, roller skating, and beautiful California weather, and Tasha prove (Legally Blonde style, with the appropriate reference even inserted at one point by the author) that bikinis, partying, and boy-chasing aren't exclusive from having a brain or being a feminist is a really fun journey, even if it's not quite anything new.
December 6, 2010
I had been meaning to read this for so long, I think I built up expectations for it too much in my head. Plus, I didn't read the summary close enough to realize that "Sophomore" refers to the sophomore year of college, and not high school. So there was no way this would work for my middle school booktalks, which was the impetus for me to finally pick it up. I only read a few chapters, and almost immediately knew it wasn't suitable for my current needs.
However, on top of that, I just felt like I knew exactly what was going to happen and it felt extremely contrived. I('m pretty sure I) agree with the lesson McDonald's teaching, but it still felt over the top. Subtlety, people, subtlety. Yay feminism, but give me Graceling, not this.
However, on top of that, I just felt like I knew exactly what was going to happen and it felt extremely contrived. I('m pretty sure I) agree with the lesson McDonald's teaching, but it still felt over the top. Subtlety, people, subtlety. Yay feminism, but give me Graceling, not this.
September 16, 2014
Pretty cute. This book has great themes of bravery and acceptance and feminism and balance that are probably too overt for your typical adult reader but I think is really nice for teens. I also like the college setting. I am a fan of books with a breakup where the character is still single at the end (not common) and I'm pleased to say that happens here and I'm also really happy how it played out. Very girl-power-y.
The reader does both characters and her English accent is fine, but I would have liked to have an English actor do Emily's parts.
The reader does both characters and her English accent is fine, but I would have liked to have an English actor do Emily's parts.
October 22, 2012
This book was funny. It is not for elementary aged children, there is talk about drinking and casual sex. There is also language that little kids should not be reading about. The end was the best part, I respect Natasha for standing up to her professor and keeping her head held high.
January 9, 2015
got this for $2, so figured it didn't matter how good or bad it was... seemed entertaining enough (well, the first couple of pages) to warrant the $2!! :)
May 27, 2013
Loved the idea, but just too much partying and sleeping around and language for me.
January 1, 2015
4 stars because I had been waiting so long to read this book...and then it was over. There probably wasn't anything missing but there was for me :(
December 27, 2014
more like a 3.5... fun, cute, quick read. I like how the main characters become independent and don't rely on guys. It's refreshing. Okay, that's all
January 12, 2018
If romance drama filled books really spark your interest, then Sophomore Switch by Abby McDonald is the book for you. Natasha Collins, UC Santa Barbara’s party girl, and Emily Lewis, the University of Oxford’s control freak, apply for the Global exchange at the last minute. At first there is nothing but drama and pain. Although, when a couple of boys and new friends enter into their lives, things start to look up. Not long after that, Natasha and Emily find themselves desperate to go home and leave their adventures behind. While Emily and Natasha are on their journey, they email each other and become great friends. They help one another through their struggles, and find that its not worth changing who they are just to fit in.
Sophomore Switch is an exciting book with some edge of your seat chapters. When I was done reading this book, I took a minute to think about what message the author was trying to send out. To me the message is don’t change who you are to fit in. The message can be different depending on the reader. While I was reading the book, I was confused in the beginning, and didn’t want to continue on. Although, as the chapters went on, I got more and more drawn into the book. On the other hand, I had to read the book over a couple of times just to clear some missed details up. I still liked the book and had a hard time putting it down, because I wanted to know what was going to happen next. Either way, it is still a magnificent book that is worth the read.
If you don’t like character changing chapters, you might not like this book very much. You might not like it because it switches from Natasha to Emily. It is a little bit difficult remembering who is who at first, but after a while it gets much easier. Some people might say that they want to know the other characters points of view, but that is not in the book. That is a little bit disappointing.
All in all, I recommend this book to teens as well as adults. Even though it is a little hard to understand at first, it is a terrific book. I’m sure others will enjoy going on an adventure to college or back to college with Emily and Natasha. It is full of laughs, drama, and romance that will keep you itching to read more.
Sophomore Switch is an exciting book with some edge of your seat chapters. When I was done reading this book, I took a minute to think about what message the author was trying to send out. To me the message is don’t change who you are to fit in. The message can be different depending on the reader. While I was reading the book, I was confused in the beginning, and didn’t want to continue on. Although, as the chapters went on, I got more and more drawn into the book. On the other hand, I had to read the book over a couple of times just to clear some missed details up. I still liked the book and had a hard time putting it down, because I wanted to know what was going to happen next. Either way, it is still a magnificent book that is worth the read.
If you don’t like character changing chapters, you might not like this book very much. You might not like it because it switches from Natasha to Emily. It is a little bit difficult remembering who is who at first, but after a while it gets much easier. Some people might say that they want to know the other characters points of view, but that is not in the book. That is a little bit disappointing.
All in all, I recommend this book to teens as well as adults. Even though it is a little hard to understand at first, it is a terrific book. I’m sure others will enjoy going on an adventure to college or back to college with Emily and Natasha. It is full of laughs, drama, and romance that will keep you itching to read more.
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