Let me say that this book fell in my hands at the perfect moment. Why? Well, it`s an easy read, not so sophisticated; the perfect young-adult book you need when you want to read a book to take your mind off of things.
It`s pretty short, it only has 322 pages and I consider it a quick read, even though I stayed on it almost 2 weeks. The plot is told in the perspective of the main character, Caddy, which gives you easier access to understand what`s happening.
In my opinion, Sara Barnard wanted, with "Beautiful Broken Things", to highlight the power of friendship, how friends have such a big influence on you that it can cause major changes. And also how words can hurt and heal a person, how a `broken` person can get repaired, with the right help.
Even it seems just a regular, teenager story, if you look behind the words, you can actually learn some deep truths and you`ll understand the thing with `broken`people.
"-Do you know that quote? The one about rain. Something like, in every life there`ll be a little rain, or something?
-Oh, that sh*t can f*ck off.
-What? Why? Isn`t it a nice quote?
-No, it`s total bullsh*t. I hate it when people make sadness all deep and beautiful and, like... profound. That`s the word. It`s not profound. It`s not beautiful. I think it makes non-sad people feel better. Like, they think it must be a good thing to be sad, because you`re getting all this insight into real life and pain or whatever. Like how people say tears are like rain. F*ck off. Tears are just tears and they make your eyes hurt and they won`t stop when you want them and ugh. You get all those arty photos of girls crying -it`s always girls, have you noticed?- and it`s so beautiful and tasteful and moving. When the reality is your face goes all blotchy and your nose runs and you can taste it every time you breathe.
-Taste what?
-It. Pain. Sadness. I`m just saying that sadness isn`t beautiful. And if it looks that way, it`s a lie..."
What I really appreciate in this book is that it accentuates the strong, powerful friendship between Caddy and Rosie, but also how Caddy, trying to help Suzanne, a `broken` girl, ends up with some major self-changes which can look a little rebelious. I just love this trio-friendship between these girls, I find it pretty lovely. And I also love that the whole book is filled with humor and it`s just... nice at all.
"-Oh, I`m sorry. I didn`t know the ability to speak was restricted to those society deems aesthetically pleasing to the eye..."
Consequently, I want to say that I recommend checking out this book, because it can actually help you learn some deep truths. And also it can be the perfect book to read when you`ve finished a very intense book and you feel like you need a little break. So... check it out!
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