It's the book a lot of people are talking about since the rumors started about the film version. I had picked the book up a few times in the book shop read the back and decided not to get it. I'm not proud to say this but unknowingly... I bought this book due to it having a different cover, the film version cover. It wasn't until after I finished did I realize that it was the same orange and white covered book that I'd picked up so many times before.
In this instance I'm glad that my affinity for books turned movie has pushed me. I really enjoyed the book :)
As I'm sure you've seen in the movie trailer or read in the numerous magazine articles now out about this book/film... this is the story of two friends, Emma and Dexter, and their story over the period of 20 years. It is a complicated web of friendship, love, humor, growing up, following your dreams, and picking yourself up. It is interesting in the concept of popping into both of their lives on the same day of each year and the author manages to make their situations understandable and the story flow despite the time lapses.
My favorite part of any book or film are the relationships and how people interact individually or as part of a group. This story played into that for me including surprisingly few characters but tapping into Emma and Dexter's emotions individually and towards each other.
I'm not sure how to write entirely how I feel about the book without giving too much away so I will stop here. You'll hear from me again soon after I see the film ;)
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