Overall Rating and Opinion of "Forever Twelve"
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Re: Overall Rating and Opinion of "Forever Twelve"
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-- 13 Mar 2015, 18:07 --bookowlie wrote:Please don't feel you should alter the sequel to include a more defined setting. One thing that is nice about "Anywhere, USA" is that readers can focus on the universal themes in the book.
Oops, I was looking for the author's recent comment to reply to and can't find it. Oh well....
The point I was trying to make is that a real setting, fictional setting, or "Anywhere" setting are all fine choices and are a matter of preference. The book is excellent. While I like a sense of place in a book, other readers may have a different preference. Some people like chocolate ice cream and others love mint chocolate chip. No right or wrong choice.

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As someone already mentioned, I thought the change of perspective between Corey and Andi was a great addition. Reading the way they view themselves and each other was fascinating for me. Twelve seems like such a pivotal age where some kids are starting to understand the way that other people view them isn't necessarily the way they view themselves. I would say that my only real gripe about the book was the characters not understanding their emotions. I mean, I understand it's a confusing age, but I had a hard time buying that they couldn't identify being embarrassed or understanding when they had a crush. Those seem like pretty simple, straightforward feelings to me.
Overall I really enjoyed this book and appreciate that it got me out of my blah book funk. I would absolutely read a sequel.
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I agree with this. I think that having a real location can detract from a story, unless the location is a meaningful part of the plot. For instance, in Forever Twelve, the location was vague enough I was able to just imagine my own neighborhood growing up or other various places I've been.bookowlie wrote:Please don't feel you should alter the sequel to include a more defined setting. One thing that is nice about "Anywhere, USA" is that readers can focus on the universal themes in the book.
Isn't this a running joke in the tv show The Simpsons? They live in Springfied, but never say what state. It could be anywhere!
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HA HA. Yeah, that makes me think of the TV show Frasier, in which we never see Maris. Or Home Improvement, in which we never see all of Wilson's face. He came out and took a bow after the last episode, and it was like, "Oh! That's what he looks like."
(Just between us, I've never seen the Simpsons! Is it funny?)

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I forgot about Wilson on Home Improvement!!
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"Howdy, neighborette!"




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I loved the way it was written and that each character was given their own, very discernible, voice.
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4 out 4 stars
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