![]() ![]() ![]() I don't think I know anyone who hasn't heard of someone or knows someone that has been killed by a drunk driver or involved in a drunk driving accident. The novel deals with underage drinking and car accidents, which unfortunately most adolescents can connect with. Now, I HAVE to talk about the message of the story. the moments that are memorable and make life worth living? I thought that was such a cool concept, but at the same time, it broke my heart as Sam thought about her own greatest hits. One of my favorite descriptions is Oliver's idea of greatest hits.you know. Her writing is truly vivid and my review can't possibly do it justice. She uses tons of imagery in fact, many parts of the novel I felt were beautiful and quotable. It was very interesting to watch each day unfold and observe the fact that Sam's small changes in her day dramatically influenced not only her life, but the lives of people around her. As Goodread's summary stated, Sam died and has to relive February 12th over and over again, which by the way, reminded me of the movie Groundhog Day. ![]() However, as Samantha evolves and changes, it makes the novel's theme that much more profound. Her group of mean girls, also known as her best friends, were insufferable. She's that girl you grew up with that thinks she is too cool and everyone else is beneath her. Samantha Kingston, the protagonist, is actually someone I couldn't stand. ![]()
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