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The poem titled "maritime" goes perfectly with the song "ships in the night" by mat Kearney.

So far, I find this analog style very interesting. Kraushaar is writing from deep down. There's not really a hidden meaning, its just whatever is there, and whatever you infer from it. I like the repetition of certain lines, its really interesting.

"They find it all but impossible to believe in the unfamiliar while the familiar is before their eyes. Keep pressing home on him the ordinariness of things"

So far, I like levines use of scenery. I like the way he paints a picture. Everything he says seems beautiful and serene, but if you ponder on it for long, you realize that there's some darker undertones

So so SO excited to finally start reading this one! The leaves are falling, its raining, its officially "🎵there's a possibility🎵😔🥀⛓️💔" season!!

Just finished this, so amazing, as usual. Every time I reread this, I see a deeper level of perfection. I notice more details and am more entrenched each time. I will never stop recommending this to kids, teens, and adults. The epilogue had me loosing my mind!!! PLEASE READ THIS BOOK. It's so important, especially in today's climate, to understand that words, culture, and beliefs hold power.

It's 3 am. I just finished chapter ten. Guess who's crying herself to sleep tonight! That is NOT a chapter you want to end on. I have to go to bed after reading THAT?! How?! I am devastated, to say the least 😭❤️

So far, it's amazing. It's funny how Ellen and Annemarie love Gone With The Wind when Johnny and Ponyboy also love it. I read these books back to back! I guess I've gotta read Gone With The Wind next!

This quote on page 122 pretty much sums up the whole book: "Sixteen years on the streets and you can learn a lot. But almost the wrong things, not the things you want to learn. Sixteen years on the streets and you see a lot. But all the wrong sights, not the sights you want to see.