Title: Feeling Sorry For Celia
Author: Jaclyn Moriarty
Page Count: 276
My Rating: 4 TURTLES: A great read, I definitely recommend.
Synopsis:
Life
is pretty complicated for Elizabeth Clarry. Her best friend Celia keeps
disappearing, her absent father suddenly reappears, and her communication with
her mother consists entirely of wacky notes left on the fridge. On top of
everything else, because her English teacher wants to rekindle the "Joy of
the Envelope," a Complete and Utter Stranger knows more about Elizabeth
than anyone else.
But
Elizabeth is on the verge of some major changes. She may lose her best friend,
find a wonderful new friend, kiss the sexiest guy alive, and run in a marathon.
So
much can happen in the time it takes to write a letter...
A
#1 bestseller in Australia, this fabulous debut is a funny, touching, revealing
story written entirely in the form of letters, messages, postcards and bizarre
missives from imaginary organizations like The Cold Hard Truth Association.
Review:
I
got this book for Christmas and was intrigued by the different style by which
it was told. The story is told through a series of letters, faxes, and sticky
notes, so Moriarty had to be very clever about how she structured her story.
She had to make it so the reader would get the whole story, but have the
letters seem real and not just there for the sake of filling in the story. I
thought she did a wonderful job with this, and once I adjusted to the new
format, I really enjoyed the originality!
The
story tilts on the precipice of totally believable to totally ludicrous, and I
don’t know why that works, but in this case it does. I think part of it is
because the Elizabeth Clarry is a funny, strong, dynamic character who is
grounded and keeps the story together with her humorous yet touching narration.
Feeling
Sorry for Celia is a witty, poignant, original bildungsroman, but because many
of the letters and notes are short it is also a very quick read. It is a
wonderful read for anybody who enjoys YA contemporary fiction (and it takes
place in Australia, which is super cool – I haven’t read many non-travel books
in this genre that are centered outside of the US). I definitely recommend it!
Haven't heard of this one but I will have to pick it up!! Great review :)
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