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Lucy and Linh
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This is a story of an Asian immigrant teen's life in Australia. Like Cloudwish, it explores haves and have nots, privilege, and relationships that are complicated inside and outside of school. What this book excels in in a way that Cloudwish doesn't, though, is really giving us deeper insight into the main character, with less focus (none at all, in fact, seeing Laurinda is an all-girls school) on romance. There are a lot of similar elements, though, so readers who like one will likely enjoy the other. A big difference absolutely worth noting is that this is an #ownvoices story.
At times, the "Mean Girls" cliche felt tired and none of those girls were quite developed. That said, the way Lucy rectifies her relationship with Linh is brilliant; I kind of suspected what was going on at the beginning, but Pung's way of telling the story in that capacity really added nuance and layers to the idea of insiders, outsiders, appearances, and authenticity.
Readers who love Aussie YA will find those hallmark writing and voice aspects. Pung's writing, too, is excellent and evocative.
At times, the "Mean Girls" cliche felt tired and none of those girls were quite developed. That said, the way Lucy rectifies her relationship with Linh is brilliant; I kind of suspected what was going on at the beginning, but Pung's way of telling the story in that capacity really added nuance and layers to the idea of insiders, outsiders, appearances, and authenticity.
Readers who love Aussie YA will find those hallmark writing and voice aspects. Pung's writing, too, is excellent and evocative.
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September 25, 2016
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Sep 27, 2016 07:12PM
interesting that this is 'lucy and linh' in the us, but 'laurinda' here in aus
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Aoife wrote: "interesting that this is 'lucy and linh' in the us, but 'laurinda' here in aus"It's an odd change in title, especially since Lucy & Linh doesn't *really* make a lot of sense until you read the entire book. Laurinda is straightforward from the beginning!
"less focus (none at all, in fact, seeing Laurinda is an all-girls school) on romance" - Just feel like I gotta say, plenty of potential for romance in an all-girls school, even if it doesn't happen in this particular book.
Lisa wrote: ""less focus (none at all, in fact, seeing Laurinda is an all-girls school) on romance" - Just feel like I gotta say, plenty of potential for romance in an all-girls school, even if it doesn't happe..."Good catch.
Interestingly, and something I meant to point out, was that there was no exploration of sexuality at all. I was thinking about it in terms of Cloudwish's story, where the best friend is a lesbian and in this story, there's no tackling this in any capacity on the page. Your comment makes me think it's almost even stranger there's nothing at all, since the potential -- and the reality -- is right there.
