"A beautifully written and thoughtful coming of age novel set in New York over a period of ten years. "
An interesting read as I didn’t quite settle and consequently feel this is a novel that leads to questions rather than answers. Eva and Jamie meet when they are 16, and over the next ten years remain a constant in each other's lives, even when they are not together. Author Clare Sesanovich writes with a piercing and rather beautiful pen. I love getting to know characters who aren’t necessarily likeable, it allows you full access to consider and step back when needed even though this can lead to frustrations. Eva remains at the forefront with Jamie at times sidelined, I found their relationship to be authentic and enjoyed exploring their at times strained friendship. The plot flits, dances, and meanders through time as Eva explores. While this is a coming of age novel, it also feels like Eva is coming to realisation of the reality of life and so I have included this as a Liz Pick of the Month. Unexpected and original, Ask Me Again is a fascinating exploration of relationships with others and yourself.
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