The Beautiful Between
The Beautiful Between by Alyssa B. Sheinmel, published by Alfred A. Knopf in 2010, is a poignant exploration of adolescence and the complexities of friendship. This edition spans 184 pages and is presented in English. The story centers on Connelly Sternin, a high school student who feels trapped by the pressures of college applications and the secrets surrounding her father’s death. When she unexpectedly befriends Jeremy Cole, the son of a wealthy family, their connection reveals the importance of truth and vulnerability amidst their personal struggles.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of family, social issues, and the challenges of growing up. As Connelly and Jeremy navigate their respective hardships, they form a unique bond that helps them confront their pasts and the realities of their lives. The Beautiful Between captures the essence of young adult fiction, addressing the intricacies of friendship and the journey toward self-acceptance. Through their shared experiences, Connelly learns that the truth, while sometimes painful, can also be a source of beauty and strength.
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If high school were a fairy-tale kingdom, Connelly Sternin would be Rapunzel, locked not in a tower by a wicked witch but in a high-rise apartment building by the SATs and college applications—and by the secrets she keeps. Connelly’s few friends think that her parents are divorced—but they’re not. Connelly’s father died when she was two, and she doesn’t know how.
If Connelly is the Rapunzel of her school, Jeremy Cole is the crown prince, son of a great and rich New York City family. So when he sits down next to her at lunch one day, Connelly couldn’t be more surprised. But Jeremy has a tragic secret of his own, and Connelly is the only one he can turn to for help. Together they form a council of two, helping each other with their homework and sharing secrets. As the pair’s friendship grows, Connelly learns that it’s the truth, not the secrets, that one must guard and protect. And that between friends, the truth, however harsh, is also beautiful.
This lovely and memorable debut by Alyssa B. Sheinmel contains many of the hallmark themes found in young adult literature—friendship, coming of age, finding a place to belong, and overcoming the death of a loved one. Emotionally moving from start to finish, The Beautiful Between introduces a strong new voice to the genre, a voice with a long future ahead of it.
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