I have abandon this for a longest time and return it to the library last year til recently i re-check it out and started reading it again. I'm happy to say that i have finish reading this book, fangirled,  at the end and when they kissed too. I am also have got very emotional at times when reading this and this book definitely made me smile, squealed, laugh as well. I love when a good book does that. I love Lauren and Colby. Lauren made the right choice and I'm glad that Colby did what he did. Follow his dreams. I notice it mention bungles and walgreens. That's so cool! I enjoyed this book and finally found another book that became my favorite. 

 

Would recommend this? Yes.

Set in and around Portland OR.

“Pain in your heart.
You’re playing the part
of a human in need.
You beg and you plead
Wash it away.
Wash it away.
Give me the peace,
the peace I need.”

Far From You is a story about love, friendship and family. Alice Andreeson is broken by her mother's death. Her heart is still recuperating and with this process comes the continuous struggle she has when it comes to her relationships. Alice, named after the classic story of Alice in Wonderland, just can't seem to let people in completely in her life. Sure, there is her boyfriend and her best friend whom she care for so much, but even her relationship with her best friend bumps into an obstacle which puts their friendship to a test. There is a new member of the Andreeson family and Alice just can't seem to give a damn and tries as much as she could to stay out of her family's way. It took her one traumatizing incident just to have a change of heart. Just one incident to make her see that she cares more than she thinks. Just one incident to make her realize what she was taking for granted.

What I like about this book is how it tells the story beautifully in poetry form. It was a fast-read for me because the story is gripping, making me want to read page after page after page. Another thing I like about this book is how it portrayed character development. It's gradual yet fulfilling to be able to see the character, Alice, come out of her shell and finally be on the road to happiness.


“I don’t think it matters how hearts are mended, Al.
Just that they are, you know?”

Die Gefühl der beiden gehen auch dem Leser sehr nah und man spürt richtig, wie sich beide fühlen und was beide durchleben. Man leidet als Leser wirklich sehr mit und wenn man schon mal einen geliebten Menschen verloren hat, dann ist es immer schlimm, wenn man sich in den Bücher selber wiederfindet.

Lisa Schroeder schreibt über tiefe Gefühle und auch über Trauer und Verlust, aber trotzdem ist das Buch wirklich grossartig, auch wenn das Thema sehr traurig ist. Man fliegt förmlich durch die Seiten und das macht das Buch zu etwas ganz besonderem.

Die Altersempfehlung des Verlages finde ich auch passend, auch wenn ich sagen muss, dass das Buch nicht nur für 14 - 17 Jährige gedacht ist, sondern eigentlich immer dann passt, wenn man denkt, dass es passen könnte oder für einen Menschen eine Hilfe wäre. 

Fazit:
Ein kleines Buch mit grossem Inhalt, bei dem man sich nicht von dem Format leiten lassen sollte.
Ein Buch für alle, die sich mal in ein Buch fallen lassen wollen, aber eben auch grosse Gefühle dabei empfinden wollen. Das Buch sollte man einfach lesen und reflektieren und vielleicht sogar verschenken, wenn man jemanden hat, der gerade in einer Trauerphase steckt.

A good quick read. Recommended for teens who like angsty, realistic fiction. This is working its ways to being new adult without but not quite. Deals with rocky family issues, depression, breakups, romance, financial issues.