After a strong start and the initial establishment of a strong, independent heroine, the story quickly loses momentum and dissolves into many paragraphs of exposition and summaries more suited to a “Previously on.” introduction to a TV series than a novella. It’s certainly the strongest thing about this short book but great prose isn’t enough to make a story worthwhile. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same thing for “The Bride’s Farewell.”Īs always, Rosoff’s prose is wonderful, managing to be deceptively simple but striking and void of overt sentimentality. I highly recommend her first two books to anyone in search of a book that proves YA can be just as moving, surprising and intriguing as anything intended for adults.
Both books received mass acclaim, both from teens and adults, and many literary awards, such as the Carnegie Medal and Printz Award. “How I Live Now” and “Just In Case” were refreshing and vibrant, with a fascinating layer of unease throughout the simple but highly effective prose.
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