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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “This is a beautiful love story. It's only weakness is that it is very dated. It was published in the 1980's, and set in the 1950's. I don't think that makes the book totally irrelevant, but one might need to have patience for the elements of historical fiction to truly enjoy it. Liza is a typical...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“This book is an authentic, powerful, descriptive and emotional story about falling in love. The characters happen to be two women-girl in high school, named Liza and Annie. This book sends a powerful message to everyone whether straight or LGBT to be true to yourself. It is worth it to do this, even though it is hard and you will face obstacles.”
Amy Krapfl wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Highly recommended by American Library Journal.”
OneWhoWillRemainNameless wrote this review Saturday, March 30, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A decent story of coming out and learning who you are. I understand the time it was written was completely different as far as acceptance goes, but I found my blood boiling that the reactions were as they were and that it seems as though nothing was done to combat those opinions. I felt as though the protagonist was a pushover and and that it doesn't necessarily lend to giving young people a strong opinion to take away from it. The only great thing a modern person could take from it is that this has been happening for ages, and now we are lucky that people are more accepting. ”
Alysse Ashley wrote this review Sunday, March 3, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“pretty good read, after I read most of it..I remembered that I had read it once before, better the second time around.”
blklacquer wrote this review Wednesday, January 30, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This banned book was published in 1982 long before homosexuality was talked about in schools. The story is about two young girls who fall in love and face all the challenges that go along with teenage love. How the girls families and and friends react when they learn of their relationship is very realistic. I would recommend this book to high school social workers.”
Mary raccuia wrote this review Monday, October 15, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Best Lesbian Teen Book”
Adrienne wrote this review Saturday, October 6, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is an excellent and inspiring novel for LGBTQ teens. I read through it very quickly and enjoyed every minute of it. I especially loved the ending, but I will not spoil it for other readers!”
Rebecca P wrote this review Thursday, July 12, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The second lesbian book I ever read, aged 18 or 19, in 1988. There was so little around for lesbians at that time, that its simply existing was wonderful. And the title spoke to me. ”
Natasha Holme wrote this review Tuesday, June 26, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I'm not gay, so I can't personally relate to the account of a girl starting to realize that she's in love with another girl, but it seems to me to be a sensitively told story that any girl going through this should read.”
KinksRock wrote this review Friday, June 8, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I can see how this is an important book, though not a great one. At the time it must have caused quite the stir, but nowadays and without controversy, it leaves you with somewhat bland characters who are defined by their love for each other, but nothing more. Not to mention a very long-winded plot, sidetracked by irrelevance. Stll, 3 stars for Nancy Garden's bravery at the subject matter.”
Aeric Winter wrote this review Sunday, May 27, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
