And yet, it’s about the protagonist still.Īnother significant plot point is that Ariel has dysgraphia - which is not as commonly written about as dyslexia. Much like in Claire Swinarski’s What Happens Next, the protagonist’s story is tightly woven with the missteps or choices of an older sister. The sheer pleasure of reading this was enough to take me to the end. Ariel expresses emotions in such an articulate and powerful way. The language in this book is accessible, but so beautiful to read. But by 20% in, I was mostly adjusted and immersed in Ariel’s world. So, it took me a while to adjust to the fact that the protagonist was narrating but being referred to as “you,” - and you was not really me (if that makes sense). This book is written from the second-person point of view, but told from Ariel’s perspective, which is a rare narration style. Ariel’s parents are upset, Ariel is struggling with being able to write well at school, and she can’t stop thinking about her sister and everything happening in the world. This book follows 12-year-old Ariel whose life is upturned when her big sister (the best of them all), Leah, elopes with her Indian-American boyfriend after the Loving vs. Add to it the fact that it’s written by Veera Hiranandani, author of the bestselling middle grade title, The Night Diary and I knew I had to read it. How to Find What You’re Not Looking For is such an intriguing title. Summary: How to Find What You’re Not Looking For
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