Something, MaybeBy Elizabeth Scott
Simon Pulse, 2009. 217 pgs. Young Adult
Hannah’s parents are unusual. Her (estranged) father is famous for his playboy lifestyle and her mother is most well-known for appearing in a commercial wearing nothing but a pizza box. While Hannah wears loose clothing and a tight pony tail in an attempt to avoid the attention her parents receive, she struggles to attract the interest of her co-worker and crush, Josh, and deflect the interest of another co-worker, Finn.
Hannah’s romantic lead is a darling character, but the odd (though not explicit) world Hannah inhabits, visiting her elderly father and his “special girls” in New York and finding her mother regularly wandering through the house in lingerie, make this novel most appropriate for older teens.
MBC
1 comment:
I enjoyed this novel but agree that it probably should be read by an older teenager - maybe grade 10 or older. In an era of reality t.v. it is interesting to take a fictional look at what might happen behind the scenes to those who are unwilling to be a part of the frenzy. In addition many readers can relate to Hannah's struggle with her father. She knows he can't be emotionally available but she desires his attention anyway. I found Hannah's mother's love a sweet antidote for her father's cynical attitude. Hannah's struggle with becoming a beautiful girl and desiring a different identity from her mother rings true as well.
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