“Dear Complete and Utter Stranger,
The first thing that I have to say is that I hate oatmeal. I really hate it. And you know what? If you like oatmeal at all? I mean even the tiniest bit? I mean, say you were lost in the Himalayas, right, and you hadn't eaten anything except a Mars Bar for about seven years, right, and you're really cold and your fingers are all dropping off, right, and you look behind this rock, and there's this bowl of oatmeal?
Say you would even think about eating the oatmeal?
Well, JUST DON'T BOTHER WRITING TO ME, OKAY?”
From Feeling Sorry for Celia By Jaclyn Moriarty
Feeling Sorry for Celia By Jaclyn Moriarty
Description: Life is pretty complicated for Elizabeth Clarry. Her best friend Celia keeps disappearing, her absent father suddenly reappears, and her communication with her mother consists entirely of wacky notes left on the fridge. On top of everything else, because her English teacher wants to rekindle the "Joy of the Envelope," a Complete and Utter Stranger knows more about Elizabeth than anyone else. But Elizabeth is on the verge of some major changes. She may lose her best friend, find a wonderful new friend, kiss the sexiest guy alive, and run in a marathon. So much can happen in the time it takes to write a letter...(From barnesandnoble.com)
Type of Literature: Realistic Teen Fiction
Why I Liked It: First off the format is extremely interesting and creative. Outside of Anne of Windy Poplars I haven't really found an epistle style novel that drew me into the story and the characters. Each writer is so unique and you can hear their voice loud and clear. Beyond that, Elizabeth's story resonates with people, no matter their age. It deals with love, loss, and big life changes that come gradually and then seem to hit you in the face.
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