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Holding Up the Universe
- Narrated by: Jorjeana Marie, Robbie Daymond
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
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Summary
From the author of the New York Times best-seller All the Bright Places comes a heart-wrenching story about what it means to see someone - and love someone - for who they truly are.
Everyone thinks they know Libby Strout, the girl once dubbed "America's Fattest Teen". But no one's taken the time to look past her weight to get to know who she really is. Following her mom's death, she's been picking up the pieces in the privacy of her home, dealing with her heartbroken father and her own grief. Now Libby's ready: for high school, for new friends, for love, and for every possibility life has to offer. In that moment I know the part I want to play here at MVB High. I want to be the girl who can do anything.
Everyone thinks they know Jack Masselin, too. Yes, he's got swagger, but he's also mastered the impossible art of giving people what they want, of fitting in. What no one knows is that Jack has a newly acquired secret: He can't recognize faces. Even his own brothers are strangers to him. He's the guy who can reengineer and rebuild anything in new and badass ways, but he can't understand what's going on with the inner workings of his brain. So he tells himself to play it cool: Be charming. Be hilarious. Don't get too close to anyone.
Until he meets Libby. When the two get tangled up in a cruel high school game - which lands them in group counseling and community service - Libby and Jack are both pissed, and then surprised. Because the more time they spend together, the less alone they feel. Because sometimes when you meet someone, it changes the world, theirs and yours.
Jennifer Niven delivers another poignant, exhilarating love story about finding that person who sees you for who you are - and seeing them right back.
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Critic reviews
"[Niven] creates two indelible characters and a heart-stopping romance." (Publishers Weekly)
"Written in short chapters of alternating perspectives, this is a thoughtful exploration of identity and self-acceptance, with commentary on overcoming adversities that will hit close to home." (School Library Journal)
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- Antri Theodosiou
- 15-03-19
authentic and lovely
I really enjoyed this book; it's authentic in its own way and really lovely. worth a read if you like this genre.
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- Lisa :)
- 30-09-19
Amazing from start to finish!!!! 😍😍
This book is honestly amazing from start to finish!!!! 😍😍 It is so inspiring and everyone should read/listen to it!! Also the voice of Jack really draws in your attention and is perfect for his character 😊
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- Mullika
- 22-11-16
Highly recommend!
I heard mixed reviews so I read it unsure what to expect but it was an excellent read! Highly recommend it
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- Ashling
- 20-10-17
wow!!
I love this book!!
The characters and the storyline are great, I didn’t want it to end!!
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- Lyly
- 07-02-19
Warm and feel good story
I loved the story, poignant, fun and emotional at times. I definitely recommend this book
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- Ana Lynch
- 02-05-21
Enjoyed the story but the book kept skipping
Had to return in the end. I've never had a problem with any other audible book like this. It kept skipping and missing bits out
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- Susan Sweeney
- 03-11-18
fantastic
This book is a beautiful coming of age story that I really enjoyed. 5 stars as it had me really gripped. lovely, heartwarming, would recommend even if you're not a young adult.
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- Amazon Customer
- 14-08-20
Surprisingly real
I didn't know what I was going to make of this one, but it was good. It was gritty, and real. The characters are complex, and three dimensional, and the little details make it. The relationship Jack has with his younger brother, Dusty, is one of my favourite things.
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- HANNAH SHAKESHAFT
- 31-03-22
You are wanted - loved holding up the universe
I loved this book, so easy to listen to, heartwrenching but at the same time feelgood. I laughed and cried at times, so many important messages in a great little story. I loved the characters and quite honestly will always wonder how they're doing I feel I know them. I guess we are them in ways.
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- Glenis
- 05-01-17
Wonderfully written
I was a little apprehensive about reading this book because I'd seen quite a few bad reviews however I really enjoyed this book and thought it was a rather moving story.
the characters were engaging and unique (how many characters have you read about having prosopagnosia?)
I would recommend you give it a go.
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