So, this week's book club book, and Waterstones' book of the week, was Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon and I have to say - I loved it and the rest of the book club did too!
For those who aren't aware this is synopsis (courtesy of Goodreads):
My disease is as rare as it is famous. Basically, I'm allergic to the world, I don't leave my house, have not left my house in seventeen years, The only people I ever see are my mom and my nurse, Carla.
But then one day, a moving truck arrives next door. I look out my window, and I see him. He's tall, lean and wearing all black - black t-shirt, black jeans, black sneakers, and a black knit cap that covers his hair completely. He catches me looking and stares at me. I stare right back.
His name is Olly.
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SOUNDS FAB RIGHT?!
We thought so too. The book club and I loved Maddy as a protagonist. Her childish innocence as a result of her sheltered upbringing was so beautifully reflected through Yoon's writing. as a love interest, Olly was so interesting. we also loved Carla as her nurse. I saw similarities in Carla that I saw in Lyra's nurse in replica. As a result, I saw Carla as more of a mother figure than Maddy's real mum. the whole book group agreed that we weren't sure what to think of Maddy's mum (you know... after that bit.... you know....) and I still don't know!
The writing was also so amazing. It was presented as mixed media (the best way to describe it) where we see Maddy's POV narrative intermingled with web pages, texts, etc which also continue the narrative.
What else... oh yeah.... THE TWIST
None of us saw that coming. At. All. But it was the best twist that could've happened.
The way the book finished was so uplifting and just so happy... I love the book okay, I would recommend this to so many people. If you're thinking of reading it - do it!
I'd like to see the film next to see a comparison!
If you're interested, I'm hosting a book club discussion this Sunday (3rd September) talking about The Northern Lights at Waterstones gloucester at 2pm in the cafe. All ages welcome!
