Jumping Off Swings by Jo Knowles
August 11, 2009
(No cover yet.)
Tells, from four points of view, the ramifications of a pregnancy resulting from a "one-time thing" between Ellie, who feels loved when boys touch her, and Josh, an eager virgin with a troubled home life.
I liked Jo Knowles first book, Lessons From A Dead Girl, it was disturbing but strong and very interesting. She had a great writing style and her characters were interesting. This one sounds really interesting and, again, disturbing. Disgusting? Maybe. But it sounds really good and I can't wait for August 11th.
Edit: Geesh, could I have said 'interesting' one more time?
I really like the title but I'm not sure about the actual book yet.
ReplyDeleteI just ordered Lessons from a Dead Girl and am excited to read it. This sounds pretty interesting too, kind of like a cross between The Sound and the Fury and, er, a John Green novel? Not sure where I was going with that. -_-
ReplyDelete(And also, I used "interesting" too. Guess it's one of those things you just can't get away from!)
i agree that this one sounds interesting! can't wait to read it.
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Oh, this does sound good. I really want to read it now! Love the title.
ReplyDeleteI loved "Lessons From A Dead Girl". I will add this one to my wish list...I like the author's style of writing. Thanks for the heads up!
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