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I Don't Remember You
"I Don't Remember You" is the story of a sporty, outgoing girl named Becca Jameson, who's life suddenly gets put on hold as she recovers from a horrific car accident. With the help of her brother Harry, her life soon clambers back onto the right track, however, after a while a peculiar girl stumbles back onto the scene, someone that Becca can't recall at all. She finally realises that a huge chunk of her life is missing from her memory, and she becomes obsessed with trying to get the many things back that she has lost.
On the other hand lies a bookish and shy teenager Jasmine Grant, who has been ripped up inside from grief in the months Becca has been away from her. Apart from her father, her cries are ignored- because what seems like a friendly neighbourhood town to most eyes, is actually a homophobic dictatorship run by none other than Becca's mother, a religious figure in the community.
The book concentrates on Jasmine's fear of society and the courage she has to gather to regain everything she's ever wanted, despite her almost crippling shyness.
On the other hand lies a bookish and shy teenager Jasmine Grant, who has been ripped up inside from grief in the months Becca has been away from her. Apart from her father, her cries are ignored- because what seems like a friendly neighbourhood town to most eyes, is actually a homophobic dictatorship run by none other than Becca's mother, a religious figure in the community.
The book concentrates on Jasmine's fear of society and the courage she has to gather to regain everything she's ever wanted, despite her almost crippling shyness.
230 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 5, 2010
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June 29, 2011
I Don't Remember You was definitely not what I expected. I've never read a book about gay/lesbian teens and I was glad that the opportunity came to me! To be honest I was a bit nervous going into it, afraid I wouldn't like it or I would be uncomfortable with some things. But, Stephanie Lennox has a skillful technique to her writing that helped me understand and not feel uncomfortable. I enjoyed the story and the characters were realistic, especially Jasmine.
Jasmine just moved to a new town with her widowed father, mainly because of her 'issue' of being a lesbian. It's not a problem for her, but other people can't seem to cope. Of course trying to live a somewhat normal life is much harder than she anticipated. When the bullying begins, but Jasmine finds shelter with Becca. Things go smoothly for a while, but as they become better friends people think that they are a couple.
When Becca's accident erases her memories Jasmine is ripped apart, but getting Becca to remember is the least of her worries. Becca's mom has a vicious plan of action and it seems like getting back everything she once had is impossible.
I liked that I Don't Remember You wasn't concentrated on the bullying (though from the mom the bullying did play a big role). I mean that it was all about their relationship and love and when you have that it doesn't matter what other people think. Although the characters and relationships were realistic, I felt like it was written too strongly. It was way too fast a pace, feeling a bit rushed. It would have been that much better if it had been at a slower pace.
Becca's religious mother set a good example for how gay and lesbian individuals are treated. She's anything but GOOD, she's actually horrendous and awful. Being that she is religious there are points brought up about being gay means you are a sinner and you're not meant to live. They breathe and feel the same things as any other and I think Lennox did a good job incorporating these issues.
Overall, I Don't Remember You has tasteful romance and shocking truths. I enjoyed reading it and I think it is a good read for anyone who's looking for a contemporary story about love, keeping strong, and finding your true self and meaning.
Jasmine just moved to a new town with her widowed father, mainly because of her 'issue' of being a lesbian. It's not a problem for her, but other people can't seem to cope. Of course trying to live a somewhat normal life is much harder than she anticipated. When the bullying begins, but Jasmine finds shelter with Becca. Things go smoothly for a while, but as they become better friends people think that they are a couple.
When Becca's accident erases her memories Jasmine is ripped apart, but getting Becca to remember is the least of her worries. Becca's mom has a vicious plan of action and it seems like getting back everything she once had is impossible.
I liked that I Don't Remember You wasn't concentrated on the bullying (though from the mom the bullying did play a big role). I mean that it was all about their relationship and love and when you have that it doesn't matter what other people think. Although the characters and relationships were realistic, I felt like it was written too strongly. It was way too fast a pace, feeling a bit rushed. It would have been that much better if it had been at a slower pace.
Becca's religious mother set a good example for how gay and lesbian individuals are treated. She's anything but GOOD, she's actually horrendous and awful. Being that she is religious there are points brought up about being gay means you are a sinner and you're not meant to live. They breathe and feel the same things as any other and I think Lennox did a good job incorporating these issues.
Overall, I Don't Remember You has tasteful romance and shocking truths. I enjoyed reading it and I think it is a good read for anyone who's looking for a contemporary story about love, keeping strong, and finding your true self and meaning.
February 18, 2013
I bought this book thinking the plot sounded interesting. I was terribly mistaken. This story is far from interesting. It's also very poorly written. Something that really bothered me was how unhuman and cliche the characters seemed. The only character I truly felt any sympathy for was Archie, who is the father of one of the main characters.
I really didn't like this book, but no matter how much I wanted to put it down and never look at it again, I couldn't. I paid for it and I was going to finish it if it killed me. Overall, this story was uninteresting, unrealistic, and poorly written. I should have spent my money on bubble gum.
I really didn't like this book, but no matter how much I wanted to put it down and never look at it again, I couldn't. I paid for it and I was going to finish it if it killed me. Overall, this story was uninteresting, unrealistic, and poorly written. I should have spent my money on bubble gum.
December 8, 2017
This wasn't so bad, I have come across worse books. The writing style is more journal like and some scenes were difficult to accept as realistic i.e. the outing of Jasmine by her teacher, Harry's docility and the craziness of her Vicar mother.
December 20, 2017
It was a great book. I loved it.
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June 21, 2012
This has to have been one of the worst books that I've considered reading in my life. Not only is the writing terrible but the plot and the way that the author goes about with her storytelling is disgusting. A teacher would never, ever out a new student on their first day Christ that's just not right at all. I was frustrated at this book within the first chapter because of Jasmine's reactions to Becca being in the hospital, which are completely blown out of proportion, but the scene on Jasmine's first day of school was all I needed to know that I do not want to ever read this novel again. Not one word of it. It is ethically and morally disgusting and not even in a way that is well-written and begs to be read. No. Just no. Don't ever consider this as a good read.
June 6, 2012
I have to be honest: I only read the first 17 pages before I put it down.
The synopsis sounded fascinating, and I imagine on some rainy day I'll pick it back up just for the story. BUT the writing is terrible. It reads like a first draft. It has so much potential, but I found myself wanting to grab a red pen and mark it up... which brings me to my next point:
It seems like nobody edited it? Some paragraphs aren't indented; some are indented twice as far as others. There's no pattern. Maybe I'm being anal, but it reeeally bothered me.
Guess these are some of the many problems with self-publishing.
The synopsis sounded fascinating, and I imagine on some rainy day I'll pick it back up just for the story. BUT the writing is terrible. It reads like a first draft. It has so much potential, but I found myself wanting to grab a red pen and mark it up... which brings me to my next point:
It seems like nobody edited it? Some paragraphs aren't indented; some are indented twice as far as others. There's no pattern. Maybe I'm being anal, but it reeeally bothered me.
Guess these are some of the many problems with self-publishing.
August 30, 2015
The premise sounded really good, but the book itself was just...dull. Incredibly uneven writing, with only a few minor quotes to save it from being completely terrible. The jumps between point-of-view made it hard to focus on and understand. Every page had grammar, punctuation, or formatting errors. The characters were one-dimensional and unsympathetic. Definitely would not recommend this one.
January 18, 2011
very very quick read... overall it was entertaining... a little predictable... good topic-just didnt seem like the most well written book... but again not terrible in any way... i did enjoy the read and reccommend for those interested in a quick, gay read that pulls at the heart strings...
March 3, 2013
Something was definitely missing in this book .
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