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Brendan Halpin
I'm a writer and a teacher. I've written memoirs, novels for adults, and novels for young adults. I don't know if my interest in and talent at writing YA comes from my experience as a high school teacher or my immaturity. Either way, it's good.I live in Boston with my wife Suzanne and our... show more

I'm a writer and a teacher. I've written memoirs, novels for adults, and novels for young adults. I don't know if my interest in and talent at writing YA comes from my experience as a high school teacher or my immaturity. Either way, it's good.I live in Boston with my wife Suzanne and our three children and our dog, Cooper.
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Richly Written
Richly Written rated it 10 years ago
This book was so much more than I thought it was going to be. It was beautiful and insightful. I would honestly recommend it,Over & Out, T xx
Twirling Book Princess
Twirling Book Princess rated it 11 years ago
Normally I don't write or rate books that I haven't finished. But sorry, this book is an exception.I did not finish this book. I dropped the book about halfway.Why?Emmy + Justin. 2 totally annoying, whiny and bleh characters.Emmy is all boohoo the world left her and oh boohoo I am fat and I totally ...
Lisa (Harmony)
Lisa (Harmony) rated it 11 years ago
I seriously considered giving this four stars, but it didn't quite meet my criteria for that. Does this have an unforgettable character, if not a MacBeth or Jean Valjean, then a Sherlock Holmes or Horatio Hornblower? Does it have a gorgeous prose style or unique voice that I feel writer's envy? Did ...
R-r-read
R-r-read rated it 11 years ago
I have been trying to force myself to read this for a while now, but every time I sat down to try to read it, it felt like a chore--I wasn't enjoying myself at all. My main issue is the main character, Emmy. I find her ungrateful, annoying, and arrogant (at least in the small part I read). Every ...
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isamlq rated it 12 years ago
Emmy and Justin have issues ~ as does everyone else around them. They tell their stories in a straight out manner, leaving little to be asked. By the end of the book I liked them for the way they had with each other… and their snark (even if I was wondering over some aspects.)It’s a funny book despi...
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