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Every cliche you can think of is in this book.

Im not sure I can enjoy YA writing anymore....

Its giving xkcd and im so here for it

So far very similar to "where'd you go, Bernadette "

I looveee it when authors try to personify death. This book is striking the perfect balance of giving me hints without spoiling the book. Also, its so creepy?!?!

This just keeps getting worse

So far all im hearing is puer hate—and valid, I agree—but can we pleeeeeaassseee move on

Ok so....this isnt where I thought this was going?

*gasp* Was this about the journey the entire time?? (Shocker)

I feel like this would be a good road trip book

I am so glad im reading this book at this age, and at period in history. It's terrifying how much everything makes sense—how could this have been written so many years ago and make even more sense now. On track to be my favorite book ever holy moly

Oddly this is reminding me of "Fun Home"

"Parents slot into postures and a child's mind, and my mother's posture was a lipsticked woman leaning over, wagging a finger, imploring me to be better than I was. my father's posture was a man in repose, shoulders pressed against a wall holding a cigarette, watching me sink or swim"

The pop culture references are not doing it for me

Yes the thoughts on suicide are crazy but im wondering how his opinions would have differed in today's world...

I feel like this is what Mitch Albom was trying to do with "the Five people you meet in heaven" but because this is real it lands so much more

I just dont have a lot of sympathy for this character and her restaurant woes

I swear this one character is evil just you wait

Awww 🥹

And to think this was just a trashy book.... I love that the main character is connecting with people over such human things, despite her best efforts

Done with the 12 hr readathon!

Im a little worried that this prose is addictive. There's a monologue somewhere around 45% that I dont think ill be able to stop thinking about tonight, but I need sleep....im torn

Ugh

Is this the start of my nonfiction journey?? Im already so sold on this book!

Im starting to think Abby Jimenez is using her skill for writing cute phone call scenes as a chemistry building crutch...