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A Little Something Different by Sandy Hall

October 16, 2014
By laurenevansok SILVER, Bromborough, Other
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If you're seeking a captivating book that you can set your heart on, Sandy Hall's 'A Little Something Different' would be my first recommendation. The lives of beloved freshman Lea and charming, yet distant Gabe will become your absolute obsession.

Have you ever seen a couple that belong together but don't have the courage to do anything about it? You'll be driven insane with laughter and aggravation when reading this enchanting book. However, it is anything but your 'typical' love story. Sandy Hall has taken originality to the next level with her first novel, writing from 14 people's points of view rather than from the main characters themselves. Starbucks baristas, passionate professors, an acorn-addicted squirrel and Lea's fabulous gay bestfriend are only but a few of the 14 who find themselves entangled within watching the lives of Lea and Gabe gradually collide. You will be left on edge as they quickly brush past one another or slightly smile during creative writing class, pleading that a spark will fire between them.

'A Little Something Different' infatuated me and left me to rethink my own life. Sandy Hall has left me dazed throughout this story, consistently wanting more. I will be astounded if this book doesn't become more than it already is, I wouldn't pass on the opportunity to read this feel-good book. Try 'A Little Something Different', you may be surprised.

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Originality throughout, remarkable. 

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Beila BRONZE said...
on Mar. 12 2015 at 1:59 pm
Beila BRONZE, Palo Alto, California
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Okay, if you remember this, I'd love to hear (read) your opinion when you finish the book. :) Let me know whether this was a good recommendation and if you guessed the ending before it was revealed! ;) Enjoy!
laurenevansok SILVER said...
on Mar. 12 2015 at 7:41 am
laurenevansok SILVER, Bromborough, Other
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'One person's "annoying" is another person's "inspiring and heroic"' - Leslie Knope (Parks and Recreation)

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Thank you @Beila that was great feedback! I really like the sound of that book, I'll have to look it up! Thank you for the recommendation as I loved following multiple characters.
laurenevansok SILVER said...
on Mar. 12 2015 at 7:39 am
laurenevansok SILVER, Bromborough, Other
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Thank you! :)
laurenevansok SILVER said...
on Mar. 12 2015 at 7:39 am
laurenevansok SILVER, Bromborough, Other
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'One person's "annoying" is another person's "inspiring and heroic"' - Leslie Knope (Parks and Recreation)

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Thank you! I find it important within reviews to include some inside jokes that people who have read the book can relate to, as well as it intriguing new and potential readers!
Beila said...
on Feb. 22 2015 at 1:49 am
Great review! You've made the book sound intriguing while incorporating some of your own writing style and humor. :) If you enjoyed following the multiple characters, you might like 'The Westing Game.' I read this book several years back, and the tone is different because it's a mystery involving a dead man's will, but the most fabulous part of the book is the 16 main characters, all with fascinating, individual personalities that baffle and entertain throughout the novel. I realize it's drastically different from this book in subject, but who knows? Maybe you'd enjoy it. :)
CaseyChickenWang SILVER said...
on Jan. 28 2015 at 8:52 pm
CaseyChickenWang SILVER, McDonough,
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Hahaha now I really want to read it :)
Proudheart PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 7 2014 at 11:32 pm
Proudheart PLATINUM, Evansville, Wisconsin
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This is really good.
alioops SILVER said...
on Nov. 25 2014 at 3:46 pm
alioops SILVER, North Hollywood, California
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&quot;What moves men of genius, or rather, what inspires their work, is not new ideas, but their obsession with the idea that what has already been said is still not enough.&quot;<br /> - Eugene Delacroix

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I'm definitely going to read this book! Great review!
Myvoice4change SILVER said...
on Nov. 23 2014 at 4:41 pm
Myvoice4change SILVER, Other, Other
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I agree with CNBono, it's catching. You are just good at adding interesting details and writing in a charismatic way.
CNBono17 SILVER said...
on Oct. 30 2014 at 9:18 pm
CNBono17 SILVER, Rural, South Carolina
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Lego ergo sum (Latin&mdash;I read, therefore, I am)<br /> The pen is mightier than the sword&mdash;unknown<br /> Don&#039;t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity&mdash;1 Timothy 4:12

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Catching. It definitely intrigues you. I like how you write this, seemingly giving away everything but in actuality not giving away any major plot points. Keep it up:)