My favorite part of the book is the characters. The story is written from Bailey's perspective. The characters are so quirky and interesting, and I couldn't wait to hear more about each of them. Ms. Harris' style is so descriptive, I feel like I know Bailey and her friends personally.The story is also realistic, and I enjoyed having a first-person perspective of many of the feelings of "not fitting in" that I, as I am sure many others, have experienced in life. It is a story about the ups and downs of figuring out who you are, and where exactly it is that you fit into this world.When it ended, I just felt content, and there's really not much better than that!Highly recommended! Blue Straggler is a story about a girl, Bailey, who struggled to find her place (never really feeling like the fit was quite right). She begun growing tired of feeling like a piece was missing, so she was brave enough to go off and search for it via a road trip to Colorado. Although the trip was not an easy, one with many missteps, Bailey finds herself bit by bit along the way. The humor, depth of characters and storyline will remain with me for quite some time. It was honest, beautifully written and well written. Life is not easy. It is easier to stay lost, to remain stagnant, to be and do what is expected of us. Bailey decides to search of the meaning of her life herself. In the end difficult decisions are made, friendships tested and hope remains.This story was written with such beauty. intense imagery and insight that I found myself deeply entrenched in the story, wanting to mark passages after passage. Here are a few of my favorites from the book:"It dawns on me that maybe, sometimes, the paths we choose can turn out to be only circles. Bringing us right back where we started. Unharmed but not well." (Blue Straggler, ebook, p. 152) "...as if they're trying to sneak into autumn without us knowing." (Blue Straggler, ebook, p. 169)"The sun is launching into its evening act, lighting up the clouds and horizon like a magic trick. The mountains surrounding us seem to be holding onto the light as if they would be flat without it." (Blue Straggler, ebook, p. 189)"Rapids churning and twisting on each other like children playing in the park. Unorchestrated madness." (Blue Straggler, ebook, p. 190)There are so many more, so check out this 4.5 star read for yourself. It is a gift Kathy Lynn Harris has given the world! Enjoy!
What do You think about Blue Straggler (2012)?
Witty story of self-realization. Would make a good romantic comedy movie.
—jyilpet
