Jennifer M. (Kaydence) reviewed on + 380 more book reviews
Laurie Halse Anderson always manages to take difficulty material and weave together unforgettable stories. She's one of those author's that you know you are getting an excellent read from. The Impossible Knife of Memory is a must read, in spit of the heartache that it may cause in parts.
Summary:
Hayley is attempting to keep her father together. After tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, he suffers from PTSD. His nightmares have led him to attempt to cope by doing drugs and drinking. This has made life difficult for Hayley. To make matters more difficult, she has been enrolled in school for the first time in six years and no one seems to be understanding the hard time she is having coping. The only thing that seems to be helping her out is her boyfriend Finn and her best friend Gracie. How is Hayley going to manage?
My thoughts:
Well, I think it's obvious by my opening statement that I really enjoyed this novel. Hayley has a strong voice that holds several layers. She is snarky and sarcastic, but at the same time she is strong and caring. She takes on the roles of an adult way before her time. It is heatbreaking to watch everything Hayley tries so hard to protect begin to crumble, but it's also nice to see that there are help when you let people in. This once again proves that Laurie Halse Anderson is one of the YA greats.
Summary:
Hayley is attempting to keep her father together. After tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, he suffers from PTSD. His nightmares have led him to attempt to cope by doing drugs and drinking. This has made life difficult for Hayley. To make matters more difficult, she has been enrolled in school for the first time in six years and no one seems to be understanding the hard time she is having coping. The only thing that seems to be helping her out is her boyfriend Finn and her best friend Gracie. How is Hayley going to manage?
My thoughts:
Well, I think it's obvious by my opening statement that I really enjoyed this novel. Hayley has a strong voice that holds several layers. She is snarky and sarcastic, but at the same time she is strong and caring. She takes on the roles of an adult way before her time. It is heatbreaking to watch everything Hayley tries so hard to protect begin to crumble, but it's also nice to see that there are help when you let people in. This once again proves that Laurie Halse Anderson is one of the YA greats.
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