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Title: A little overdone
Review: All in all, the book isn't bad. I know some could complain of the language, but I understand that Louise Luna is simply trying to convey Doreen's message in a way true to the character, and it works. Unfortunately, the portrayal of a standoffish, aloof teenager has already been over-capitalized on. It's a bit tired, to tell the truth, and a little formulaic. Personally, I thought Salinger's Holden Caulfield already covered this (in a timeless and universal way), but I guess the voice of disillusioned youth will always have its fans. Rather a female version of "The Catcher in the Rye," I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys the sort of book often sponsored by MTV. Not really my cup of joe, but it's not terribly bad.Final note: Be aware that this follows in the footsteps of the Molly Bloom-James Joycean stream-of-consciousness. If you like a nice sequencial chain of events, or things spelled out directly, this isn't for you.
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