Someone Like You

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Summary: How real if friendship?
Review: "Life is an awful ugly place not to have a friend" -Sarah Dessen

Sarah Dessen really shows how special a best friend can be in Someone like You. This book makes you think about how friendships can change your life with any situation brought upon you, boyfriends, parents, drugs, or a pregnancy. But how the real friends will always stay around. Usually I shoot for the fantasy books, ones where you can ride in the mystical rainforest on a silky black Pegasus. Sarah Dessen really made Halley's and Scarlet's lives seem so real though, like I was actually there. Everything that Halley or Scarlet did I followed. Halley, who is an only child and never really disobeyed her parents until her senior year, narrates this book. This was the year where everything changed. Halley's best friend Scarlet had a boyfriend, who died in a motorcycle accident, leaving Scarlet to find out she was pregnant with his child. To make things worse Halley gets involved in a bad relationship where she gets into things such as drugs, and close to having sex. As I read on, a question came to me on whether I would stay with my friends if all of that happened to me. But same as Halley and Scarlet my friends mean the world to me. So there is no doubt in my mind, that I would do anything for my best friend, just like Halley would do anything for Scarlet. My English teacher recommended this book for me to read, since I had already read another one of Sarah Dessen's books called Keeping the Moon. Both are very similar, friendship is the main topic throughout the whole story. If I were to recommend this book to someone else, it would have to be someone who loves their friends and would do anything for them. Since Someone like You has some very strong emotions in it, and situations a lot of teenagers go through I think it is aiming toward high school girls. Any younger may not understand how important your friends are when going through some life situations like the ones Halley and Scarlet faced. The best thing about this book is that it really tells a deeper story then the words on the page. It tells you how ugly things can be, but how a friend can see you through everything and beyond. So I'm so glad I have my friends!

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Summary: Someone Like You.
Review: One of the best books I've ever read..Filled with Romance, laughter, and being a teenager,and where friendship can guide you.

15 year old Halley is confused at the moment. Caught between childhood and the adolescent world, life being a teenager is quite confusing for her.

After her best friend Scareletts boyfriend dies in a tragic accident, Halley must come home from Sisterhood camp to comfort her, finding out much more than she needed to know! Michael is dead, and Scarlett is pregnant,and Halleys life will never be the same! Her Mom, an "Understanding teens" writer stands in her way of doing what she wants,and everyone just won't leave her alone. Then she meets Macon (Michaels former best friend), a rebellious boy who is looking for trouble and adventure around every corner he lurks. Him and Halley begin dating, and she goes into a world she only dreamed about..Skipping class, having a few beers, and sneaking out at night to have fun with Macon, though her Mother greatly dissaproves. But Macon helps Halley escape Scarletts pregnancy, her over-protective Parents, and all that is in her way of Growing up, and becoming her wn person

This is a great book.. I recommend it to anyone who feels that someones in there way of becoming an adult. You won't be able to put it down for a minute...

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Summary: Sarah Dessen is AMAZING!
Review: Sarah Dessen is one of my favorite writers of all time, her genuine voice, witty remarks, and spectacular talent make for some of the best chick lit around. Each of her novels is unique, with a special meaning and another beautiful tale. Her writing style is addictive and makes for a fast and captivating read. =) This is my personal favorite, as I can most identify with her character, it is both inspirational and empowering. I would recommend this to anyone! =)

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Summary: You'll laugh, You'll cry
Review: Someone Like You is a good read that really captured my attention. The themes are common for teenagers, and I believe that many can relate to this book. Halley is the main character, and she shares a strong friendship with Scarlett, her next-door-neighbor and best friend. Their friendship becomes stronger as they deal with Scarlett's pregnancy. I found this to be very touching because not many books are about a young teenage girl that is pregnant and accepts her responsibilities. Halley is struggling to find her place in the world, and gets involved with the wrong boyfriend, and even goes to drugs and alcohol to try and satisfy him and herself. She feels the distance between her mother and her growing, and she realizes that she has gone on the wrong path.
I gave this book 3 stars because I thought the book was well-written, but I had a hard time relating to Halley, whose actions were a bit harsh. Sometimes she was too rude to a mother that just wanted to help. Also, I would have liked the book to have been a bit longer- it stopped right in the climax of the plot.

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Summary: An Inspiring Novel
Review: The book Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen is a good read. It takes you on a adventure with Halley a girl a quiet girl who grew up in a normal suburban neighborhood. She had a good relationship with her mom and her best friend Scarlett, a wild girl full of life, Until now everything is fine until things get turned upside down for Halley when Scarletts boyfriend Michael dies in a tragic motorcycle accident and leaves Scarlett with his kid. To top it off Halley finds her self falling in love with Michaels best friend Macon Faulkner, who has a reputation for not following the rules. The fairytale between her and Macon get real and she understands she needs to be tough in situations she feels pressured in. Her fling with Macon weakens her relationship with her mother and helps her face reality. Throught it all Scarlett and Halley have each other, there like sisters and no matter what happens Halley is there for Scarletts pregnancy and Scarlett keeps a strong hold on Halley. This book is an amazing read and I recommend it to everyone.