Hello (from here) almost feels like historical fiction because the beginning of the pandemic seems so long ago. This book is like a time capsule. The authors were right alongside the characters processing the pandemic, fearful and uncertain about what would happen. I'm not sure that they envisioned that we would still be in the middle of it at publication time.
Hello (from here) tells the story of two young people, Max and Jonah, who meet at the beginning of the pandemic in a grocery store, fighting over toilet paper. Each has their own very different and serious struggles that could derail a relationship even under normal circumstances. Their lack of communication regarding these issues leads to further problems. The characters are relatable and there is a lot of great, witty banter. I also loved the side characters, especially Olivia and Max's friends. There is humor and hope in this novel but also a lot of heaviness, because, well, COVID.
Hello (from here) is an enjoyable, emotional, and thought-provoking read, but there is a lot to unpack. Be aware of triggers: death, loss of parent, anxiety disorder, panic attacks, isolation, AIDs, COVID, poverty.
Hello (from here) tells the story of two young people, Max and Jonah, who meet at the beginning of the pandemic in a grocery store, fighting over toilet paper. Each has their own very different and serious struggles that could derail a relationship even under normal circumstances. Their lack of communication regarding these issues leads to further problems. The characters are relatable and there is a lot of great, witty banter. I also loved the side characters, especially Olivia and Max's friends. There is humor and hope in this novel but also a lot of heaviness, because, well, COVID.
Hello (from here) is an enjoyable, emotional, and thought-provoking read, but there is a lot to unpack. Be aware of triggers: death, loss of parent, anxiety disorder, panic attacks, isolation, AIDs, COVID, poverty.