Jane In Bloom is a amazing book about how everybody has their time to bloom. The author of Jane in bloom has fabulous writing talent. No wonder this book was published. The writing was so deep and meaningful it was almost like you were there in the story! Although maybe the author could focus on using not as much detail in something's that are not important. The authors style of writing was the kind of writing that mask you never want to put the book down. It's the same way I would like to write books. Jane in bloom is a fantastic book that leave you stunned when you finish it and I suggest it for all. I read this book when I was in 4th grade. At the time, I didn't understand many parts of the book, and I was thoroughly confused as to why Lizzie would refuse banana chocolate chip pancakes. I was even more confused as to why she would kill herself. In retrospect, I have no idea why I chose to read this book as a 9 year old-- maybe because I liked roses? A few days ago, when boredom struck, I found myself going through my old books and came across this one. Distinct memories of weeping, confusion, more weeping, and uncontrollable sadness resulted in me picking up this book and reading it once more. Needless to say, I created more memories of weeping, albeit with less confusion.There's been a lot of reviews for this book regarding plot, style, and theme, so it would be redundant of me to reiterate what so many people have expressed already. However, what I will say is that this book was a coming-of-age novel for me; it was the transition between Junie B. Jones, Magic Tree House, and Harry Potter to the often morose world of Young Adult literature. In third grade, after I finished the book, I made a photocopy of the cover and stuck it to the wall in front of my desk... and it's been there ever since. That, in itself, is a testament to the emotional havoc this book wrecked in me. After reading it with a few more years under my belt, I realize there are numerous flaws in this book and some concepts. Nonetheless, I stand by my original opinion of this book. It is heart-wrenching, depressing, and beautiful all at once, and not in a way that beautifies depression or eating disorders. It is beautiful in the way that it shows how a seemingly fragile young girl can eventually recover from a earth-shattering tragedy to be happy at the end, in a manner that isn't tacky or sappy in the least. As a young girl, it told me that it is okay to be sad about something, but no matter what happens, a happy ending is always possible, regardless of how impossible it may seem. It preaches the lesson that there is always light at the end of the tunnel in the least tacky way possible, and that was why I was able to smile ever so slightly through my pitiful tears while reading this book as a nine year old, and now as a fourteen year old.
What do You think about Jane In Bloom (2009)?
A beautiful book about how it is to be the invisible sister. So sad and uplifting at the same time!
—Janvi
if you've ever lost someone close to your heart, you will absolutely adore this book!
—Joshua
I really like this book. It was very sad at the beginning but then it became happy.
—rkersey
this book was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! a little sad but good!!!!!!!!!!!1
—tincho2012
