“Good loses. Good always loses because good has to play by the rules. Evil doesn't.”
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Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky
Expected publication: October 1st 2019 by Grand Central Publishing
By @SofieHern
“A
great book should leave you with many
experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end.
You live several lives while reading.” This quote could not have been more
perfect. This book was exhausting in the best possible way. Think Stranger
Things, IT, and Spirited Away all wrapped into one beautiful book.
When I first read that Stephen Chbosky had a
new book coming out I was stoked! NetGalley gave me the opportunity to read the
ARC and boy, what a ride! The Perks of Being a Wallflower was a great book and
Imaginary Friend did not disappoint.
The story begins with an intriguing sequence of events which precedes an
unforgettable story of love, loss, and hope. Christopher and his mother are on
the road to a new life. Escaping an abusive relationship, Kate takes her son in
the middle the night and arrive at the small town of Mill Grove, Pennsylvania. With only a handful
of dollars, Kate and her son stay at a local motel. As Kate attempts to start
anew and give her son a good life, she lands a job at a local senior living
facility.
Christopher start in a
new school brings new friends and enemies as well. Struggling with learning disabilities,
Christopher does his best to fit it while trying the hardest to make his mom
proud. His mom is his hero so doing good in school is important to him.
On a cloudy day, Christopher disappears. While waiting for his mother to
pick him up from school, Christopher is lured into the woods and is not seen
for days. When he emerges unharmed and unable to remember a thing things begin
to change in his life. What used to be difficult for him to do is now the
easiest thing in the world. What once was a string of bad luck in their lives is
now the exact opposite.
Soon Christopher and his mother are living the best life ever. He‘ a
much better student and friend. Once all calms down and they get into a small
town routine, things begin to change once again. Christopher and his friends build
a treehouse out in the woods. What follows is an unbelievable story filled
with darkness and fear.
Though this book has a lot going on, the characters are excellent. Character
development is a beauty. You will be sucked into a world, unlike anything you’ve
ever seen. You will feel so close to the characters, you’ll get so invested in
them that you will finish this book feeling exhausted. An absolute gem.
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