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Tomorrow Wendy: A Love Story

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There's a good book in here somewhere, trying to get out. Actually, there are *two* good books in here, trying to get out; and that's the problem: they mesh badly. The main story, about the young protagonist's rather unhealthy obsession with her boyfriend's sister, is excellent. Cary is a very well-drawn character, both sympathetic and annoying, smart and stupid. Her desperate attempts to get the Wendy of the title to notice her are often heartbreaking, even as she continues to pretend she isn't really gay, and ignores and takes advantage of the affections of her school's new girl.

Unfortunately this takes place alongside the "other" story, which is the casual, unexplained and unapologetic use of drugs by Cary and most of her friends. This part of the book seems more like background detailing than a part of the story; it was never fleshed out, and wasn't even particularly credible. Cary gets high nearly every day, takes extasy and mushrooms on the weekends, and is a straight-A student? Her boyfriend, the school's dealer, is the most handsome and popular boy in her class? I don't think so.

And then there's the problem with Cary's imaginary friend Rab, who appears when she needs him and offers advice in the form of lyrics from rock songs. I got what the author was trying to do, but I never bought it.

Either story being told -- gay Cary, and drugged-out Cary -- would have been better off written separately. Together they make an uneven, if interesting, novel, that only gets a mild rating.

An extremely thoughtful and original book on the subject of sexual identity. However, the author's addition of a "guardian angel" in the form of the elusive, quasi-musician "Rad", who only speaks in song lyrics, is distracting and irritating. Cary is a sensitive and wholly likeable character, one that is universally familiar to teens. Stoehr's wit comes through in the guise of the "lesbian collective"; yet it is somewhat offensive to aggrandize a group of girls who taunt another for her inability to come to terms with her own sexuality. On the whole, it is an easy and likeable read.

I found this book to be disappointing. I thought the title was misleading; "Tomorrow Wendy: A Love Story". To me a true love story is where the two mane characters go through their problems and end up together in the end. While this book is mostly about Carys' confusion about her own sexuality and her growing infatuation with Wendy. Cary trys to not feel her own emotions with drug use. I was happy when she thought that the drug use was not the way to go, but that was not until almost at the end of the book. This is a book about a teen girls confusion with her own sexuality, but I think the drug use is a bit much for very young readers; not for someone under 13 years of age, but that is up to the parent. If you are looking for a true love story, teen or not, I recommend "Annie On My Mind" by Nancy Garden. But If you are someone who enjoys reading just for reading, One who has a passion for the written word; then this book is not a total waste of time.

This book is pretty good. I enjoyed it and was always curious as to what would happen next. Even when you try to guess what is going to happen, you will be suprised by another twist in the story. It has an interesting story line and is written well. I dont think youll find another book quite like this one.

This is a book I would feel comfortable giving to young adults having trouble dealing with love and homosexuality. The story is written in a realistic and honest fashion which engages the reader all the way to the end. Shelley Stoehr has a wonderful grasp on young adults and how they feel.

This is a great book!I cried while reading it several times. It's different from most love stories,but thats what drew me to reading it.I really enjoyed it,so yeah I would reccomend it!If you don't read it,your missing out!