Family Resemblances
Fifteen-year-old Karen, upset by the loss of a boyfriend and her parents rocky marriage, spends a hot summer vacation with her Aunt Augusta, an eccentric English teacher, in a small Midwestern town and learns many things about love, life, and growing up. Although set in the 1950s, readers of any age should be able to identify with Karen's struggle to understand her parents, her unconventional aunt, her troubled new boyfriend, and her own evolving emotions.
I absolutely loved this story. It is set in the 50’s yet it could really be in any era. The small town where Augusta lives is like any small town - everyone knows everyone’s secrets. It is a fairly slow moving story, taking place over Karen’s time with her Aunt and the stories she tells her of her life and past loves. When Karen meets George, a 17 year old who has also been sent to the town to stay with his grandparents, she finally learns what love is really about. This was a truly lovely story; I was hooked from start to finish and did not want it to end. In fact I would love to read more about what happened next. This story is definitely worth reading.
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Fantastic
It's the perfect book to read during the summer.
Really well written
This book was really well written. I found myself engaged at all times, not wanting to get up when reading it and even thinking about it while at school. I really loved the way the author presented the charecters feelings and thoughts. Also the way the book didn't revolve around one 'plot' or 'subject' was something that kept my attention on the book. How Pei gets both the main characters and Agustas feelings in it is great and the side stories Agusta tells is like a whole book inside of a book. I think the way she had put this book together was great because it doesn't go straight into anything else but keeps most of it sourounding Agusta and Karen also throwing in the occasional romance. Everytime I read a book, I never finish it. This one was exceptionally amazing. I loved it. I'm reading the second one and this one really helps summerize the entire background of "From the Next Room". Pei did great on this book.
boring
Boring, did not finish it. Not recomending to read anyone.
Memorable
This book was great. Characters are extremely likable and seem to Exist in delicious shades of grey that make them relatable and very real. Not a cheesy sugar coated story - authentic and thought provoking.
Great story
A very well written story, which we all can relate to. Easy to read even for a Danish person like me. Can't wait to learn what happens next in Karen's life.
Great Read
This was a very good book. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
I was born in the 50's and can kind or relate to this story. I had a wonderful life and thankful that my parents are still together and living next door to me. But there is still so much in this book that I can relate to. I would like to read more books like this.
Thank you again
From Louisiana
Very interesting
Very interesting and lively story with endearing characters.