It was really more about rich combined with famous being a difficult life, not as easy as people might expect. I did not mean to imply that there is something wrong with having wealth. But you are right, money does not buy happiness.Katherine Smith wrote:I like your review and I agree with you that I can't imagine why anyone would want to live a life of those that are rich. I like that this story makes the reader see true relationships and that money does not guarantee happiness. My favorite characters are the help who keep the family together despite all of the turmoil that goes on in the house. This book sounds more realistic in its depiction of family life and the years it takes to develop a friendship or romance.
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Celticlady wrote:Sounds like and interesting YA coming of age novel dealing with a lot of issues. Thanks for the concise review.
I don't think I'd classify this as a YA novel. Perhaps for a mature older teen. Maybe. There are some pretty tough topics, including heavy drugs and domestic violence.
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I definitely believe, as this reviewer, that many fiction books try to shortcut through the process of getting to know someone. That tends to pull me out of a story... this book sounds different.