I liked it. Well written. | Forever . . .

Nice book | Forever . . . | Judy Blume

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	• Forever . . . Judy Blume Simon Pulse, 2007 - 208 pages average customer review:based on 10 reviews view larger image
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First Love

in a sentence or two: Katherine is a senior in high school who takes the time to really think through relationships and sex. so when she meets Michael, she will have to decide if and when she is mentally, emotionally, and physically ready for...should she even think the words 'sex' and 'love'?

Katherine and Michael meet at a new years eve party, where he is so immediately interested in her that he comes back the next day for a chance to see her again. their 'weekend only' relationship is tough for the puppy love teenagers. but as they learn more about each other and spend more time together, the pressure for more physical expressions of their relationship start.

throughout the book, we have Katherine and Michael, Katherine's friend Erica and Michael's friend Artie (Artie might be gay, but Erica is determined), and Sybil (the girl who hosted the NYE party and is intimate with far too many guys). Blume takes the time to explore all of these relationships in her story, which creates a diversity and realistic feel. she takes a good look at the journey of first love. the inside cover blurb says that Katherine is in love with love, while Michael is in love with Katherine. i'd say that's a pretty solid analysis, at least for Katherine as the narrator.

i've heard sooooo much buzz about this book, and i think i expected more. now, of course this was written in 1973 so the subject manner (sex) and the way it was dealt with (not scary, but thoughtful) was groundbreaking. i think some of that is lost on me because of the generation i come from, but i still found myself giggling at parts and nodding in understanding at parts. proof that first love and relationships have some undeniable similarities.

at times poorly veiled advice for sexual relationships, at other times insightful, this book was one that kept me thinking after i'd finished. Katherine's family is understanding, supportive, loving, and patient. i think that of all the advice Blume sprinkles in the book - that is the nugget i took out of it. the good news is, there are many nuggets to choose from!

fave quote: "...because I love you too,' I whispered into his chest. Saying it for the first time was the hardest. There"s something so final about it. The second time I sat up and said it right to him. 'I love you, Michael Wagner.' 'Forever?' he asked. 'Forever,' I said." (75)

fix er up: while i know that some people find the idea that Michael calls his weenie Ralph, i find it bizarre and silly goose. there's just something about penis-names that weirds me out.

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I liked it. Well written.

This was a well-written book with a poignant message about young love. It is true to life. I would recommend it for anyone starting high school. It would help young teens to understand that feelings change and love doesn't last forever - but that's life and it's ok. The bittersweet ending was real, rather than fairy-land.

Nice book

I found this book readable and fairly interesting but there where very few times where I found myself truly eager to turn the page. It was good.. could have been better... won't change your life if you read it, wont ruin it either. It was cute however with a nicely realistic ending.

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Just okay

I liked this book mostly because of the way the author wrote it. I wasn't forcing myself to read it or anything which is always good. Also, I think it is very realistic with the teen love thing. At first I thought that the fact that they mostly expressed themselves sexually just showed that they only lust for eachother but then I thought well they're teenagers so that not really too odd. I still wished the main characters would have showed there love in more ways than hanging out and just going home to have sex.

Another reason I only thought it was okay was because the storyline just seemed so fast. It just went from one scene to a completely different one and too fast it was over.

I did like the ending though At first I thought there would be this big happy ended where love always conquers and all that bull, but the ending was more realistic. She ended up breaking up with Michael so now she'll be able to get some experience with other guys instead of just being tied down to one person she "loves." It's rare that your first boyfriend will be the one you spend your life with and at 18 you've barely explored a world outside of high school.

So like I said it was just alright. I don't think that I'd suggest it to anybody else though.

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There's a first for everything.

When you build up something in your mind -- really imagine it, wish for it -- sometimes, when it actually happens, it doesn't live up to your expectations.

True love is nothing like that.

Especially not for Katherine and Michael, who can't get enough of each other. Their relationship is unique: sincere, intense, and fun all at the same time. Although they haven't been together all that long, they know it's serious. A whole world opens up as young passion and sexuality bloom.

But it's senior year of high school, and there are big changes ahead. Michael and Katherine are destined for another big "first": a decision. Is this the love of a lifetime, or the very beginning of a lifetime of love?

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