![]() ![]() ![]() Margaret will remind you of someone you know, maybe even yourself. Her internal observations are, at times, hilarious as well as the interactions with people around her. And despite the tragedy, Margaret still has a sense of humor. Also, Margaret’s dream job isn’t some glamorous gig on the way to fame, but instead business development for an energy company.Ĭenter wrote this story in first-person past narrative from Margaret’s point of view. How to Walk Away takes place in Austin and so many description of it-from the people to the tacos-rang true. Realistic toneĬenter made so many story choices that felt realistic to me. But she also finds out how resilient she truly is. During her stay, she experiences heartbreak, depression and doubts about her own strength. ![]() But a freak accident robs her of everything she planned for and much more. A majority of the novel takes place in the hospital setting while Margaret receives care. In other words, she’s taking the big steps to adulthood. She’s about to nab her dream job and knows she’ll soon be engaged. When we meet protagonist Margaret Jacobsen, she has a bright future. And while yes, the story is predicable in some ways, in many ways it isn’t. For me, though, I didn’t expect such an emotional story. When you have that many people heap praise, it’s definitely a good sign. As I mentioned in my preview, this one has received plenty of buzz from the bookish folks on Instagram. ![]()
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