I finished Twisted yesterday. *clears throat*
&I GET TO MEET LHA IN PERSON! Well, probably a hibye thing, but still. I get to hear her talk. And get an autograph! Agsjahgdffkaha.
Now that's out, I'll tell you my opinion on the book.
It's not my favorite of hers (that would be taken over by Fever 1793 or Wintergirls), but I, of course, loved it. LHA is just so artistic with her writing. There's one scene in particular that just blew me away. I can't really detail it here, because it's kind of a spoiler. But whew. The way it just creeps up on you? And there were such subtle hints. And it wasn't even a big thing. But it was a thing. Yeah, I'm aware I'm babbling nonsensically. But what else is there to do after closing an LHA book? She's my all-time favorite writer.
Each book of hers is so raw and open and filled with art. There are times when I forget I'm even reading, I get into the book so deeply.
I think Twisted might be the most obscure book by her (I haven't seen it as highly acclaimed or reviewed as her others), and I get that. It wasn't as great as her others, in my opinion. It's not about one deep, sole thing - like rape or eating disorders. It doesn't center around much. Just a person. Tyler. Who has a semi-shitty life and a pretty shitty dad. But his story is so important. I read this one in one or two sittings - it's one of the books I purchased on my last Learned Owl run.
I'm just in awe. Reverence. I'm probably going to spontaneously combust next week, when I see her. How does she do it?
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson
Posted by Chelsea at 11:13 PM
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She does it because she's deep, man. I liked reading about Tyler; I was impressed that she wrote in a guy's point of view and did it so wonderfully! I liked how at the ending him and his dad start over and they're both so...careful with each other. That's realistic. Augh, I haven't read Wintergirls yet. BUT I REALLY WANT TO!
Twisted was an excellent read. Couldn't put it down. Was quite shaken by it. She's a very impressive writer - and a really genuine, wonderful person. Enjoy your meeting with her.
I think this book doesn't sound as great as the other ones by LHA. I bet it's still good though. I really love how LHA writes...even when the story became too heavy and dark for me I still couldn't put it down
It's great that you get to meet her. :D I have not read Twisted, but I really enjoyed Fever 1793.
Guess what?!? I've never read her either. I'm sorry that you didn't like it so much :o(
IHM, now way! You suck. :P And I loved it! Just not as much as her others.
P Penguin - Same here. She really is an extremely deep person. I'm really excited to hear her talk! I think she's reading from Wintergirls, which is amazing. :)
Bookgeek - Have you met her before?
Thao and towerofbooks - You two should read it! LHA is her usual talented self.
*squeeeees* So excited to meet her! Will post all the details sometime next week.
*no way
Epic fail.
Does anyone else HAVE to correct themselves when they make a typo? It bugs the crap out of me otherwise.
Must read this one!
I love her books. I haven't read this one yet, but I loved Speak and Fever 1793. I'll have to check this one out from the library!
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