pick#girlhoodfriendship #transitiontoadolescence
Messud‘s novel is about, according to its introspective narrator, Julia, “What it means to be a girl growing up.” Beautifully rendered, it is a true to life, heartbreaking account of a sister-like girlhood friendship, and its fracture as the two friends transition into adolescence.Reminiscent of a similar friendship I had that naturally grew apart due to a move across town, different HS. 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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