Not Anything [Mass Market Paperback]

Carmen Rodrigues (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 5, 2008

A powerful debut novel about a girl living a not-so-glamorous life in a city that's all about glamour.

It always sounds way more glamorous than it is when Susie Shannon tells people that she's from Miami. But Miami's not all sunshine and hotties. It's endless zip codes and mega high schools where, if someone lost anything-including themselves-they just might not find it again...

Not that Susie ever lost herself. No way. Ever since her mom died, she made sure to keep her world safe. With no boyfriend, an increasingly MIA best friend, and a dad who couldn't pick her out of lineup to save his life, she somehow managed to stay okay.

Then she met Danny Diaz. Danny's is the life that she's destined to change. At least that's what Mr. Murphy said when he begged Susie to tutor Danny. She doubts that she could change anyone's life, but what if Mr. Murphy's right? Or better yet, what if Danny is destined to change hers?

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Carmen Rodrigues was raised in the suburbs of Miami. Her obsession with love (and other mysterious occurrences) prompted her to begin writing at the age of eleven. She lives in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Berkley Trade (February 5, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425219283
• ISBN-13: 978-0425219287
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,519,941 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Carmen Rodrigues earned her MFA in creative writing from the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

Her second novel, 34 PIECES OF YOU (Simon Pulse), will be out this September and is available now for pre-order. In the meantime, check out her first novel, NOT ANYTHING.

For the latest news, access to her serial novel, A LITTLE SOMETHING, or additional contact information, visit her website at: www.carmenrodrigues.com.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not Anything By Carmen Rodrigues, February 19, 2008

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J. Dematteo (West Palm Beach, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Not Anything (Susie Shannon) (Kindle Edition)

Not Anything

I fell in love with Susie Shannon and did not want this amazing novel to end. Dealing with her mother's death and her father's emotional abandonment, Susie is unable to feel her own worth as a person. Luckily, she has her one and only best friend, Marisol, who always understands her. Susie's fears prevent her from connecting to anyone else. When requested to tutor super cute Danny Diaz, her life becomes less routine, less safe. Susie tries her best to run away from it all. She is unable to see the obvious, that the first boy she has ever connected with is falling for her too. Susie makes some mistakes and isn't always so nice, but in taking chances and by learning she doesn't have to always be perfect, Susie begins to find herself. Maybe she could learn to love herself too.
Not Anything by Carmen Rodrigues is a must read.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not Anything by Carmen Rodrigues, February 6, 2008

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Kristin Leet (Montgomery, Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Not Anything (Mass Market Paperback)

Not Anything
This a fantastic debut novel about a girl living in a glamorous city living a life that is everything but that. Susie Shannon has been trying to guard herself from everything since the passing of her mother. No boyfriend, an increasingly gone best friend, and a father who can't seem to give her the time of day. With all of this baggage in tow she meets Danny Diaz. Her teacher Mr. Murphy has begged her to tutor him claiming his life is the one she could change, and make a difference in. As this story unfolds Susie begins to see how her life intertwining with Danny's could possibly change not only him but her as well. Susie Shannon is a character who will not soon be forgotten.
Carmen Rodrigues has written a story that is vivid and beautiful. It is a must read for anyone who has experienced the internal struggle of not being anything.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasant surprise., March 14, 2008

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Little D (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Not Anything (Mass Market Paperback)

I wasnt sure what to expect from this book when I started it. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I could relate to a 15 year old character in a teen book. I'm far from being a teen, but I found this book to be really good!

It reminded me of Sarah Dessen's books and her writing style. I do recommend reading this if you love her books. I'll definitely be reading Carmen Rodrigues' next book!