Author: Wendy Wunder
Publisher: Razorbill
Release Date: April 10, 2014
Source: Library
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Loyalty. Envy. Obligation. Dreams. Disappointment. Fear. Negligence. Coping. Elation. Lust. Nature. Freedom. Heartbreak. Insouciance. Audacity. Gluttony. Belief. God. Karma. Knowing what you want (there is probably a French word for it). Saying Yes. Destiny. Truth. Devotion. Forgiveness. Life. Happiness (ever after).
Hannah and Zoe haven’t had much in their lives, but they’ve always had each other. So when Zoe tells Hannah she needs to get out of their down-and-out New Jersey town, they pile into Hannah’s beat-up old Le Mans and head west, putting everything—their deadbeat parents, their disappointing love lives, their inevitable enrollment at community college—behind them.
As they chase storms and make new friends, Zoe tells Hannah she wants more for her. She wants her to live bigger, dream grander, aim higher. And so Zoe begins teaching Hannah all about life’s intangible things, concepts sadly missing from her existence—things like audacity, insouciance,karma, and even happiness.
An unforgettable read from the acclaimed author of The Probability of Miracles, The Museum of Intangible Things sparkles with the humor and heartbreak of true friendship and first love.
My thoughts:
The Probability of Miracles by Wendy Wunder is one of my favorite books that makes me cry the big crocodile tears. When I heard she was writing another young adult novel, I knew I had to read it and I checked it out from the library as soon as it was released.
It seems to me that there have been a lot of young adult books released recently that is all about a girl who comes out of her shell and her best friend that helped her do it. The Museum of Intangible Things is about two best friends, Hannah and Zoe, who embark on a journey that changes both of their lives. Hannah is the quiet one and Zoe is the wild child. But Zoe is also dealing with a mental illness. She's bipolar and Hannah as worked out a system to keep her highs and lows under control and in perspective. Their the best of friends and Zoe wants to do everything she can to help Hannah come out of her shell.
The Probability of Miracles by Wendy Wunder is one of my favorite books that makes me cry the big crocodile tears. When I heard she was writing another young adult novel, I knew I had to read it and I checked it out from the library as soon as it was released.
It seems to me that there have been a lot of young adult books released recently that is all about a girl who comes out of her shell and her best friend that helped her do it. The Museum of Intangible Things is about two best friends, Hannah and Zoe, who embark on a journey that changes both of their lives. Hannah is the quiet one and Zoe is the wild child. But Zoe is also dealing with a mental illness. She's bipolar and Hannah as worked out a system to keep her highs and lows under control and in perspective. Their the best of friends and Zoe wants to do everything she can to help Hannah come out of her shell.
Throughout most of the second half of the book I had a inkling of how it was going to end. And of course, Wendy Wonder writes sad novels so I had a feeling something bad was going to happen. I still felt a range of emotions because there were good, happy things happening and there were also a lot of sad things. But definitely a really good book!
This sounds like a wonderful read. I also love the title! Great review, very helpful and now I want to read the book!
ReplyDeleteOh no! Sad stuff. This cover does not say that there will be sadness. I still have not read her first book even though I have it...
ReplyDeleteSounds great. I am wondering if I should read it though. I don't want to cry big fat tears! (maybe I do!)
ReplyDeleteGreat review. I'm glad you liked it.