Imagine a perfect summer: staying at the beach in a beautiful town with the friends and family that you love. This is the summer that Belly experiences in the novel The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han. This book is a coming-of-age novel that follows Belly during a memorable summer, taking place in a quaint beach town. I loved the novel The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han because of the relatable characters, the evocative storytelling, and the nostalgic summer memories.
All of the characters in The Summer I Turned Pretty feel realistic. The protagonist, Belly, and her interactions with Jeremiah and Conrad Fisher were amazing. Each character is distinct, with their personality and flaws, making them feel real and easy to relate to. Jenny Han focuses on the emotions and relationships, which bring authenticity to the story, making it enjoyable to read.
Secondly, Han uses evocative storytelling to keep the reader engaged and interested. Han transports the reader to the vivid beach town setting, using description to plant an immersive picture of the landscapes and the characters. Also, she gives readers specific sites, sounds, and emotions of summer. Finally, Han’s descriptive language in the way the story is put together leaves the reader on the edge of their seat.
Lastly, since the novel takes place during summer vacation, there are nostalgic summer memories that make the novel very pleasant and entertaining. My favorite memories in my lifetime happened during summer, and this book brings back all of them. I have experienced most of the events that Belly goes through in the book, at the boardwalk, beach, or even the summer house, and I loved to be able to relate to them. The nostalgia in this book hit the spot for me and made it an exceptional book to read.
In the coming-of-age novel The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han, Belly goes through a rollercoaster of experiences, both amazing and awful. This was one of the best novels I have ever read because of the relatable characters, the captivating storytelling, and the sentimental summer memories. I loved everything about this book, and I highly recommend reading it.
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