Synopsis
In this novel full of surprises from the New York Times bestselling author of WE WERE LIARS and GENUINE FRAUD, E. Lockhart ups the ante with an inventive and romantic story about human connection, forgiveness, self discovery and possibility.
When Adelaide Buchman's younger brother succumbs to a drug overdose, she saves his life. In the aftermath, looking for distraction, she becomes a stylish, bright charmer who blows off school and falls madly in love - even though her heart is shattered.
Adelaide is catapulted into a summer of wild possibility, during which she will fall in and out of love a thousand times while finally confronting her brother, their history, and her own strength.
A raw and funny story that will surprise you over and over, Adelaide is an indelible heroine grappling with the terrible and wonderful problem of loving other people.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Hot Key Books
- ISBN: 9781471407291
- Number of pages: 320
- Dimensions: 199 x 129 x 18 mm
- Interest age: From 14 years
- Weight: 236g
- Languages: English
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Again, Again
After recovering from difficult times with her family, and first heartbreak, Adelaide Buchwald is spending her summer walking dogs for money, and trying to... READ MORE
Poignant and Poetic
Firstly, I'd like to thank the team at Readers First and the publishers at Hot Key Books for awarding me an ebook copy of Again, Again by E. Lockhart. It's... READ MORE
Alternate universes
This story is really gripping. I got through the book really quickly. The cover is a really simple design but very effective. This is completely different ... READ MORE
amazing
4 1/2 stars. Now, this is the sort of YA contemporary I love: wistful, bittersweet, and sad, but hopeful too.
Again Again is actually quite different to a... READ MORE
Enjoyable enough
I really loved the concept of this book and when I read the first glance, I had to read it. The writing style was quirky and it made me think of it hitting... READ MORE
Sweet-sad rom com told in a new way
This is a sweet-tinged-with-sad rom com with an intriguing, playful narrative structure. It takes a moment to get the hang of what's going on (no spoilers)... READ MORE
Really did reflect the mind of a teenage girl!
I absolutely loved 'We Were Liars' when I read it years ago so was very excited to pick up 'Again Again'. Although the plot was quite twisty and confusing ... READ MORE
Poetic and beautiful
I go against the saying "don't judge a book by it's cover" but I simply can't help myself, the cover always draws me to a book, and if the cover is beautif... READ MORE
Emotional Rollercoaster
It's very sad to see that the children addicted to drugs and alcohol are getting younger and younger as the years go on, and that the pressures of our curr... READ MORE
Emotional Rollercoaster
It's very sad to see that the children addicted to drugs and alcohol are getting younger and younger as the years go on, and that the pressures of our curr... READ MORE
Read it in one sitting
This book was so unique. I enjoyed the way the author made you feel through her use of language, somehow managing to bring back memories of past and presen... READ MORE
4 Stars ****
I love reading a YA novel as I find they are usually an easy, fun, non-complicated read - Again, Again lived up to my expectation of a book aimed at young ... READ MORE
Beautifully written and insightful
I read this book in a few sittings. As with We Were Liars, the prose is beautiful and sometimes you can stop to reread a section just because it sounds so ... READ MORE
Worth a read
Firstly I will just point out that although I gave this book 3 stars, it’s not because it’s poorly written or a bad book or a bad story I just feel like it... READ MORE
Would read again again
Funny, charming, romantic and heartbreaking.
This book, as the character says is full of contraction, the highs and lows of the rollarcoaster of life.
... READ MORE
Darker than the cover suggests
Again Again is the latest novel by bestselling author E Lockhart. Adelaide Buchwald is not at a good stage in her life. Her younger brother has a serious i... READ MORE
Beautiful
Again Again is beautiful and poignant exploration love. Be it learning to love others or yourself and the forms love can take, the highs and the lows and ... READ MORE
Poetic writing
This book is not your usual read. It is made up of what the main character alson imaginesmight happen as well as what does actually happen.
Interesting the... READ MORE
What if...?
This is a very original concept well targeted at the YA audience although it probably has less appeal for adults who appreciate the YA genre. Adelaide is a... READ MORE
Love conquers all
This is a contemporary fiction.
It focuses on Adelaide Buchman who after witnessing her brother's suicide attempt, spent the summer idly working as a dog... READ MORE
A wholly original YA contemporary
Lockhart never fails to take what you think is going to be a simple tale and completely upend it. Again, Again is no different in this respect, providing a... READ MORE
Messy and Muddled
Adelaide Buchwald has a brother who is an addict, and has overdosed. She and her father are living separately from her mother and brother - Adelaide's fath... READ MORE
Mind blowing
When Adelaide Buchman's younger brother succumbs to a drug overdose, she saves his life. In the aftermath, looking for distraction, she becomes a stylish, ... READ MORE
Again, again
By taleah
If you could live your life again, what would you do differently?
That is a question most people most likely have thought about.
If someone aske... READ MORE
Again, again
If you could live your life again, what would you do differently?
That is a question most people most likely have thought about.
If someone asked me to de... READ MORE
A lovely story
I quite liked the story and the characters as they seemed 'normal' and were doing normal things on the college campus. But there is always more to people t... READ MORE
A good read
This book has many good points. The characters are well written and interesting, they are not the big standard typical characters you might find in love st... READ MORE
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