'I'll Give You the Sun' by Jandy Nelson is a novel that follows the lives of twins, Noah and Jude, as they navigate through family dynamics, tragedy, and personal growth. The story is told through alternating perspectives, revealing the struggles and secrets that have driven a wedge between the siblings. The book delves into themes of grief, discovering one's sexuality, and the complexities of relationships, all while beautifully intertwining art, love, and loss. Nelson's writing style is praised for its metaphorical and emotional depth, creating a vivid and immersive reading experience.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include grief over a parent’s death, themes of sexual identity struggles, mental health issues, and instances of betrayal and trauma.
Has Romance?
Romantic elements are significant, featuring both heterosexual and homosexual relationships.
From The Publisher:
A New York Times bestseller
One of Time Magazine's 100 Best YA Books of All Time
Winner of the Michael L. Printz Award
A Stonewall Honor Book
The radiant, award-winning story of first love, family, loss, and betrayal for fans of John Green, Becky Albertalli, and Adam Silvera
"Dazzling."-The New York Times Book Review
"A blazing prismatic explosion of color."-Entertainment Weekly
"Powerful and well-crafted . . . Stunning." -Time Magazine
"We were all heading for each other on a collision course, no matter what. Maybe some people are just meant to be in the same story."
At first, Jude and her twin brother are NoahandJude; inseparable. Noah draws constantly and is falling in love with the charismatic boy next door, while daredevil Jude wears red-red lipstick, cliff-dives, and does all the talking for both of them.
Years later, they are barely speaking. Something has happened to change the twins in different yet equally devastating ways . . . but then Jude meets an intriguing, irresistible boy and a mysterious new mentor.
The early years are Noah's to tell; the later years are Jude's. But they each have only half the story, and if they can only find their way back to one another, they'll have a chance to remake their world.
From the acclaimed author of The Sky Is Everywhere, this exhilarating novel will leave you breathless and teary and laughing-often all at once.
Ratings (39)
Incredible (16) | |
Loved It (10) | |
Liked It (6) | |
It Was OK (4) | |
Did Not Like (2) | |
Hated It (1) |
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Read It (37) | |
Currently Reading (1) | |
Want To Read (46) | |
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3 comment(s)
I don't know why but I had very low expectations on this book as I was sure I wouldn't enjoy it very much but I decided to give it a try anyway and I was very happy with the surprise of it actually being a really good book. YA about siblings problems and such isn't really my thing but it's A very compelling and emotional thouching story and I hope I can find something else by Jandy Nelson! Sometimes it's good to give books a chance that you don't think will work for you!
So, so, sooo good. The writing prose style is just mind-blowingly, breathtakingly beautiful. I cried while reading it, which alone says something remarkable about the emotional aspect of it. I love how everything kind of tied together, like a perfect ribbon tying a present together.
This book explores love in all it's beautiful forms and it captures my heart with its use of poetic prose. Truly unforgettable
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About the Author:
Jandy Nelson, like her characters in I'll Give You the Sun and The Sky is Everywhere, comes from a superstitious lot. She was tutored from a young age in the art of the four-leaf clover hunt; she knocks wood, throws…
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