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Summary: A Beautiful Novel
Review: This is a novel for young adults I keep returning to, because it is one of those books that has something new to say to me every time I read it. Although I personally think "The Great Gilly Hopkins" is Katherine Paterson's masterpiece (it was a Newbery Honor book) Louise's story tugs at the heart of the reader. Not only are family relationships explored delicately, but the use of religion to manipulate people is explored with sensitivity and depth. It is important to note that Paterson never suggests that religion in itself is the problem; it is what people do to religion that causes trouble. Overall, a young adult novel to provoke some interesting thought and discussion, well written and developed.
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Summary: Differences Between Siblings
Review: Jacob, Have I Loved is a story of twins born on a small island of Rass. Sara Louise and Caroline are like many twins searching for their personal identity. The Bradshaw twins are very competitive. Sara Louise better known as "Wheeze" feels like her sister, Caroline, is praised by the people of Rass and her family. Wheeze is different from Caroline because she loves the water. Wheeze is considered tom-boyish because she likes to crab with her father. Caroline on the other hand has many talents such as singing and playing the piano. Caroline wins over the people of Rass and her family with her charm.
The book has a strong plot. Jacob, Have I Loved is a Newbery Medal book written by Katherine Paterson. The author also describes the small island with little opportunity.
The reader empathizes with Wheeze when the family decides to send Caroline off the island to a great school that is very expensive. Katherine Paterson convinces the reader that the Bradshaw family favors Caroline through descriptive language. Soon Wheeze figures out that she is strong enough to do things on her own. Her family knew all along she was the strongest twin. Paterson wants the reader to feel the emotions that Wheeze goes through by describing the character of Wheeze so vividly. I would recommend this book to anyone but especially twins. The reader can relate to Wheeze and the family issues faced in this book.
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