Written by: Judy Blume
First line: Even now she can't decide.
Why you should read this book: This is one of perennial favorite children's author, Judy Blume's, adult novels, and while the story itself is fiction, the unlikely event of the title is a real, historical one: a period of two months during which the town of Elizabeth, New Jersey was the unfortunate site of three separate deadly plane crashes, which eventually led to the closing of Newark Airport but ushered in a season of terror and PTSD for the people of Elizabeth. Told from multiple viewpoints, the story focuses on fifteen-year-old Miri Ammerman, who experiences her first love, her first heartbreak, and any number of adult life lessons against the backdrop of these tragedies. As the story unfolds, we witness the surprising connections among the many characters, and the numerous ways they all cope with the impact of the cycle of explosions and death.
Why you shouldn't read this book: There are so many points of view that you really need to consult the dramatis personae included at the beginning of the book.
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