Such A Pretty Girl
212
Novel • Fiction
New Jersey • Early 2000s
2007
YA
14-18 years
780L
Such A Pretty Girl by Laura Wiess follows teenager Meredith Shale as she confronts her abusive father's return home, while her mother remains in denial about his actions. As Meredith navigates the trauma, she devises a plan to gather evidence against him to prevent him from harming others. Through her journey, Meredith's faith evolves from superstition to believing in the possibility of miracles. This novel involves themes of sexual abuse and trauma.
Dark
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Emotional
Challenging
Melancholic
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Such A Pretty Girl by Laura Wiess captivates with its gripping, emotional narrative and well-developed protagonist, Meridith. Critics praise its honest portrayal of trauma and resilience. Some reviewers felt the plot was too intense for younger readers and wished for more depth in secondary characters, but the book remains a powerful, thought-provoking read.
Readers who would enjoy Such A Pretty Girl by Laura Wiess are typically teens and young adults interested in intense, emotionally charged narratives that tackle difficult subject matter. They may appreciate the raw, honest storytelling found in books like Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson and Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher.
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Such A Pretty Girl by Laura Wiess was published in 2007 and was recognized for tackling intense and sensitive themes, leading it to be selected as an ALA Best Book for Young Adults.
The novel explores the impact of trauma and resilience, earning its place as a thought-provoking young adult book that has resonated with both teens and adults.
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212
Novel • Fiction
New Jersey • Early 2000s
2007
YA
14-18 years
780L
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