Finding Mr. Brightside, by Jay Clark
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Finding Mr. Brightside, by Jay Clark
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Abram and Juliette know each other. They've lived down the street from each other their whole lives. But they don't really know each other―at least, not until Juliette's mom and Abram's dad have a torrid affair that culminates in a deadly car crash. Sharing the same subdivision is uncomfortable, to say the least. They don't speak.
Fast-forward to the neighborhood pharmacy, a year later. Abram decides to say hello. Then he decides to invite Juliette to Taco Bell.
To her surprise as well as his, she agrees. And the real love story begins.
Finding Mr. Brightside, by Jay Clark- Amazon Sales Rank: #1077518 in Books
- Brand: Clark, Jay
- Published on: 2015-03-24
- Released on: 2015-03-24
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.56" h x .96" w x 5.74" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 224 pages
From Publishers Weekly "Clark crafts a believably tentative relationship between these two damaged teens, their sharp-edged humor masking the pain that they can't quite shake." - Publishers Weekly
From School Library Journal Gr 7–10—Juliette, whose mother was killed in a car accident, has struggled with an addiction to Adderall and a cluster of syndromes that plague her mental well-being. Enter Abram, whose father was having an affair with Juliette's mother at the time of the fateful accident, which provides the backdrop for this teen romance. The "will-they or won't-they" conundrum slows the pace of the early chapters to a glacial rate, though it catches its rhythm in the second act when the two explore their shared neuroses. The clear virtue of this book is Clark's airy sarcasm, which flavors the dialogue with a wry dryness that fits the tone of the dysfunctional characters well. With the trappings of forbidden love between people who by tragic circumstance should not be together and significant energy expended in the buildup, the story still ends with a shocking lack of payoff. The prose is polished but often stagnates under an aimless plot and sentiment that will feel too sugary-sweet for more mature teens. VERDICT The author's sardonic sense of humor can be endearing, but the erratic pacing and lack of plot development make this a title suitable for only the most devout YA romance fans.—Brian Hoff, Elmwood Park High School, IL
Review High school seniors and neighbors Abram Morgan and Juliette Flynn have each been hiding in their own ways since his father and her mother died in a car accident while having a secret affair. Abram takes too much Paxil, which has caused him to be lethargic, drop tennis, overeat, and avoid thinking about college. Juliette is hooked on Adderall, runs compulsively, and barely eats. One night in a CVS, they stop avoiding one another and are surprised by their easy chemistry. Bonding over late-night TV marathons and Taco Bell runs, they take a trip to Abram's beach house, but their insecurities and disappointment in their parents (including the ones who are still alive) keep their romance slow-burning. Clark (The Edumacation of Jay Baker) crafts a believably tentative relationship between these two damaged teens, their sharp-edged humor masking the pain that they can't quite shake. Supporting characters don't make much of a showing or impact-Baker keeps the focus on Abram and Juliette as they prove to be just what the other needed. (Publishers Weekly)A love story that begins at a pharmacy and then moves to a Taco Bell before settling into a beachfront vacation condo? Sounds implausible, but no more so than the romance that develops between Abram and Juliette. Abram's father and Juliette's mother were having an affair before the accident that took their lives. Now the two teens are inexplicably drawn to each other. Clark makes this thorny story work by creating dynamic and complex teens who help each other face their demons. Those demons include prescription drug abuse-Abram with antidepressants, and Juliette in regards to ADHD medication she does not really need. Though the problems the teens face are myriad, the story never bogs down. Instead, the uncomfortable silences, the awkward conversations, and the slow but gradual trust that connects both the teens and their surviving parents ground the novel in the stark reality that sometimes life is full of genuine surprises. (Booklist)Abram and Juliette live just down the street from each other. A year ago, a car accident rocked their lives, as it killed Abram's father and Juliette's mother-and revealed their affair. Since then, Abram has been watching over Juliette, spurred by his remarkably generous and well-adjusted mother to make sure she is doing okay. She's not: she has begun to abuse the Adderall her high-powered mother had her try. It's tough when your mom introduces you to her drug of choice, but even tougher to deal with that along with betrayal and grief. Against all of her willpower, anger, and better judgment, Juliette is drawn toward Abram, whose quiet persis- tence turns out to be just what she needs to find a path forward. This is romance done right, with a slow bloom that fights its way through legitimate resistance with patience and forgiveness toward resilience. Readers get a balanced look at what's happening through chapters that alternate viewpoint between the protagonists, so that they understand that both Abram and Juliette bring not only their need but also a different kind of help into the relationship. Juliette is committed to getting Abram off Paxil and back to the tennis courts he left behind when his father died, and Abram provides a consistent, often silent presence that allows Juliette to learn to trust herself at her own pace. Their respect for each other's pain and their personality differences-her constant self-doubting critique and his old-style loyalty, good humor, and gentleness-make them safe complements. Readers who want some old-fashioned sweetness in the midst of a smart, contemporary romance will find it here. (BCCB)* The magic lies in the telling . . . a narrative patter so deeply laced with groaner puns, pop-culture bombs, and warp-speed free associations that it's almost a new language. . . . Most of all, though, Jay's smarts, originality, and warmth make the old teen trope of the hot girl(s) falling for the doofus guy actually believable. (Booklist, starred review on The Edumacation of Jay Baker)Readers eager to give both their hearts and their brains an energetic workout will enjoy this mash-up of rockin' comedy and problem novel. (BCCB on The Edumacation of Jay Baker)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. the story was beautiful and funny and all around wonderful By Michelle@Book Briefs 4.5/5Finding Mr. Brightside is the sweetest story about two quirky teenagers that have (completely different) problems of their own, each stemming from a singular incident that affected them both. Abram and Juliette are neighbors and they each had their own little average nuclear family, until Juliette’s mom and Abram’s dad decided to have an affair together. And then they both died in a car crash while they were away together. So it is kind of a gossip worthy and messed up situation.Finding Mr. Brightside is told in alternating points of views between Abram and Juliette and these two kids could not be more different. Juliette is as type A as they come, popping more than her already too high dosage of adderall just to keep up with everything self imposed thing she wants to do. The funny thing about Juliette is that she had all the makings of someone that would be queen bee in high school, but she was almost as much of a loner as Abram was. I liked that neither of them really fit into any one stereotype completely. It made them seem more like real teenagers and less like characters in a book. I can see Finding Mr. Brightside as a movie. Maybe one of those indie movies. (or big budget movies, with funky camera work, made to look like its’ an indie movie.) Everything played out while I was reading like I was watching it on a big screen. The whole book felt very conversational, not forced and effortlessly funny. I thought Jay Clark did a phenomenal job of capturing the voice of teenagers.Juliette cracked me up. She knew her neurosis and she knew that some aspects of herself were messed up, and she poked fun of them in her chapters. I loved that her specialty text message was a mixed message. I couldn’t stop laughing at that. This book seemed so relate-able to me, which was great because I’m not really anything like either Juliette or Abram. I have noticed more than a few DNF 1 and 2 star reviews of finding Mr. Brightside and I can only imagine that a vast majority of these readers didn’t give Juliette and Abram enough of a chance. The beauty was in riding their journey out with them. They made each other better. They were there for one another- supporting, listening; telling the other one when they were wrong and just looking out for them. It was a beautiful relationship, even in its’ moments of messed up glory. Yes, Juliette and Abram had problems. Yes Juilette should not have abused her adderall like she did, but I hate to break to everyone- she is not the only teenager on ADHD medication. I have seen her story time and time again in real life, and I loved the way Jay Clark portrayed it in Finding Mr. Brightside. He didn’t glorify it, or sugarcoat it. You got to see the good, the bad, and the ugly about those little pills.And now for my favorite part of Finding Mr. Brightside- Abram. Oh my sweet, sweet Abram. He is my Mr. Brightside as well as Juliette’s. How can you not love Abram. He is also just so positive, and so nice. He is a good guy, you can tell that from the very first moment you meet him. And he is never anything but a ray of sunshine. He saved Juliette. I totally and completely believe that. Finding Mr. Brightside has an open ending, but it looks like it will be a standalone. And I am ok with that. I thought the story was beautiful and funny and all around wonderful. I thoroughly enjoyed Finding Mr. Brightside.4.5/5*Disclaimer- I got a copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts. I was not compensated for my review.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Such a great book By Manda Kelley Manda's 5 Star ReviewI absolutely loved this book! I could tell from the blurb that this was going to be totally different than the usual YA romance. I love books that follow their own rules and don't try to fit into the typical mold. The writing style is fresh and different. The banter between the the main characters is witty and brimming with sarcasm and teenage angst, mostly coming from Juliette. Jay Clark has a gift for writing the teenage mind and has created a fantastic story about growing up and dealing with the past and an uncertain future. This book starts off after the big life changing tragedy and focuses more on dealing with the after effects and confusion of their parents betrayal.Juliette is an amazingly complex character who has so many conflicting emotions about her mother and what happened that she chooses to deal with it by self medicating and blocking it out. Choosing to focus more on trying to keep her father moving forward than dealing with her own emotions and insecurities.Then we have Abram, who chooses to handle his feelings on the matter in a slightly different manner. Somewhat awkward and completely laid back, Abram is just kind of drifting through life. Although he is intelligent and a gifted athlete, he has lost his drive to compete and is more interested in sleeping his time away in his basement.Juliette and Abram know each other but have never really interacted, until one strange encounter in a local pharmacy leads them into an uneasy friendship. As time passes and they begin to really get to know each other a stronger bond is formed. Through their own personal dysfunction they begin to bring out the best in each other and find a way of moving forward.One of my favorite things about this book is the ending. It is just so perfectly Juliette and Abram. Fantastic job Jay Clark and congratulations on a truly amazing book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An enjoyable and different YA Contemporary story By The Unofficial Addiction Book Fan Club We are The Unofficial Addiction Book Fan Club, to know more about this book, go to the post in our website.REVIEW:Finding Mr. Brightside is a refreshing YA contemporary story. It will make you laugh and it will make you feel sad for the characters, but you'll definitely enjoy every single page of Juliette and Abram's story.The story starts one year after the incident that put Abram and Juliette's lives upside down. When tragedy strikes it's a devastating moment in anyone's life, but when that tragedy unravels an ugly secret? Well, that's even harder to deal with. After a fatal accident which involved Abram's dad and Juliette's mother, these two neighbors who have never talked to each other had more in common than they thought. Despite this, their story truly began with a random invite to Taco Bell.These two main characters are strong, realistic and in need of a wake up call. In the story we get to meet them well, separately, and the author did a fantastic job creating their personalities and voices. However, my favorite moments where when these two ended up complimenting each other. They had such different personalities that you could see how good they were for each other.I think I enjoyed this book so much because it has the very best type of couple in all YA stories: the ones that compliment each other, that when they are together they are better than apart and that dare each other to the point were a great story is told.Not only this book has a beautiful cover and a perfect title, but it also has a terrific story to share. I highly recommend this book to all readers searching for a different YA contemporary story.*I received this ARC in exchange of an honest review. Thank you so much to the publisher for the chance of reading it and participating in the tour.
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