This Lullaby
But then I read This Lullaby in one day and I felt like a total idiot for not reading it sooner. I mean, this is basically a perfect book, full of family drama, close best friends and of course some serious romance. And who can blame her? The only connection Remy has to her own father is a song he wrote for her right after she was born.
But then Remy meets Dexter…or, rather, Dexter literally bumps into her and then refuses to leave her life. Remy starts hanging out with Dexter and his bandmates more and more, but she freaks out as her guard goes down. She knows love just leads to broken hearts and broken marriages. He never saw her, never visited her.
He died when she was two. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Remy believes in herself. She knows exactly how to cultivate the right kind of guy and has a great deal of practice in ruthlessly cutting boys off when it looks like things may be getting too involved. A natural chemistry, if you will. And I had a feeling that something big was going to happen.
To both of us. That we were, in fact, meant to be together. He is as persistently loving as a puppy, challenging Remy in every way, but most importantly in how she looks at love. Remy is rather prickly. When the predetermined time comes for her to end her current relationship, she wonders idly what kind of breakup this will be.
Will he be angry or will he break down and cry? Her family life has been in a constant state of transition since before she was born. Her mother is a flake and a half, floating in and out of marriage, seemingly unaware of how her various relationships affect her children socially, emotionally, or financially. Also, Remy was raped at a party when she was a sophomore. She actually actively took part in what happened around her, making her mistakes big and bold and beautiful.
Her cynical rants immediately captured my heart and her wit and vulnerability sealed the deal. I just got her.
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I also fell in love with Dexter from the moment he appeared on the page. His charm and all around adorable-ness made me want to reach into the story and pull him ou Let me begin yet another Dessen review on a high note: His charm and all around adorable-ness made me want to reach into the story and pull him out. The way him and Remy clicked was somehow both magical and real and their playful interactions had me smiling and laughing out loud. The book in general was a perfect blend of laughter and tears; most scenes had me in one or the other.
Sure, the break-up-then-quick-make-up was alive and kicking, but either it simply worked better here because I was already smitten with the love story, or I'm just becoming immune to Dessen's signature moves. Either way, the novel was sweet and enjoyable and my one complaint is that the actual plot surrounding the characters and their greatness was slightly lacking.
This will most likely not stop me from picking up yet another Dessen book in the future. View all 3 comments. Love is putting up with someone's bad qualities because they somehow complete you. I loved this book although I was expecting more for the ending. So many people recommended that I should read this or Just Listen and those two are my favorites, along with Along for the Ride and What Happened to Goodbye. After all, her mother is marrying for the fifth time. Remy believes that relationships with boys last only a few months. She has a set of rules for her relationships and if anyone messes with those rules, she wont have them in her life anymore.
But then she meets Dexter, a guy in a band.
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One of her rules was for her not to date a musician, but for some reason, she broke that rule. Is Remy starting to understand the real meaning to relationships and love? There's a reason for all those songs. Her mother kept marry men and then divorcing them, I mean, what was Remy supposed to think? Although I didn't agree with some of her choices, I believed that she was living in an environment that made her think this. And it was really sad because I could relate to Remy in so many ways. And I understood how she felt because of the fact that it was so easy to relate to her.
One second, one minute, one hour could make all the difference. They would keep bothering her to do something in order for them to get their way. I love the diet coke thing that they do, it is hilarious. The way their friendship works is really nice and they all have a good understanding about each other. A natural chemistry, if you will.
And I had a feeling that something big was going to happen. To both of us. That we were, in fact, meant to be together. I really liked his personality and he was so different.
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He listens to everything you have to say and is honest with you. Even though he could be pushy at times, it's not in a negative way like Theo from The Moon and More. He was the more funny, pushy type who would make you laugh. And the bonding between Remy and him was so nice and sweet. Monkey and Dexter's relationship was the best! Monkey is the best fictional dog ever, I wish I could meet Monkey in real life. And not to mention John Miller's relationship with Dexter. The plot of this book was another thing I liked about this book.
I loved Remy's mom and I didn't like Don at all. The pacing of the book was fast-paced and I got through it in one sitting. It was just so good, I couldn't stop reading! That's another thing I love about Sarah Dessen, she makes the book easy to relate to and fast-paced.
You should start on this one because it might be my second favorite book by her. Or, it you have read a Sarah Dessen book, I highly recommend you pick this book up, it's hilarious. The no-strings-attached rule has worked well for Remy, until her encounter with Dexter. Remy has vowed to herself to think of Dexter only as a summer boyfriend, but what if Dexter wants more? What if their relationship means something more than just summer fling? Sarah Dessen is the best when it comes to contemporary YA.
Her books may follow similar path, but each of it remains unique and special. The progress in the relationship between the main characters is very subtle. There are so much deeper meanings in the sweet little things they do. I really like it that what starts the relationship is always offer of kindness and friendship. Remy has to be the one who takes the last step if she wants to change herself.
I think my most favorite part of this book is the time when Remy thinking to buy plastic ware for Dexter. Dexter is living with his band mates in a house where the only dish-ware consists of one ceramic plate, a few mismatched forks and knives, gas-station freebie coffee mugs, and some paper goods. Remy, being a neat freak and perfectionist girl, wants to buy plastic ware for Dexter but she is afraid that the gesture means so much more.
This is her first time she is tempted to buy something more permanent than a Zip Coke for his boyfriend. It is very cute to watch her struggling whether or not to buy Dexter plastic ware. I have no idea that something as simple as forks and spoons can be a really romantic thing in a book. Remy is one wonderful character I warmed throughout the story. I really like her rational thinking and how she is very protective of people she loves.
Dexter might not be my favorite Sarah Dessen hero, but he is certainly very funny and sweet! The songs he writes, like The Potato Song, are simply ridiculous but somehow, it makes him even more adorable. I would recommend you to read This Lullaby during summer time because then you can also experience the humid, hot summer nights when Remy and Dexter fall with each other.
And so, while the rest of the world went on unaware, drinking their coffee, reading the sports page, and picking up their dry cleaning, I leaned forward and kissed Dexter, making a choice that would change everything. Maybe somewhere there was a ripple, a bit of a jump, some small shift in the universe, barely noticeable. I didn't feel it then. I felt only him kissing me back, easing me into the sunlight as I lost myself in the taste of him and felt the world go on, just as it always had, all around us. Read other reviews in my blog! It feels almost sacrilegious to run a Young Adult blog without having read Sarah Dessen.
She's one of the biggest names in YA with a massive, devoted following. I wasn't sure where to start but when Anna suggested This Lullaby and threw in Veronica Mars as a selling point, I couldn't resist. This book definitely surprised me. I expected Dessen to be light and fluffy. I know it's c It feels almost sacrilegious to run a Young Adult blog without having read Sarah Dessen. I know it's chic to be geek right now, but I love that Remy, the main character, drinks, smokes, cusses and has sex.
And she still got into Stanford! She's not the girl standing in the corner hoping that the boy will notice her. She's the girl guys crash into hoping she will notice them. Believe me, I was not that girl, but there were other elements of her personality I related to, like when she says, "The only I can't stand more than seeing something done wrong is seeing it done slowly. She also does her crosswords in ink. Basically, she's a Type A personality. This is what got her into Stanford while her mother flitted from husband to husband.
She also has Chloe, Jess, and Lissa, her core group of friends. Though they are all friends, they don't necessarily all get along. This Lullaby starts right after Remy graduates from high school and right before her mother's fifth wedding. While waiting at her soon-to-be stepfather's car dealership, a guy named Dexter clumsily enters her life. I really liked Dessen's portrayal of family and friendship, but with all the dramatic exits and declarations and breakups, it felt more like a romance book.
Not that there's anything wrong with being Type A. There's even a dog! Dexter was so sweet and rumpled and lovable and his dog, Monkey, just killed me, but there was such a quick turnaround from first meeting to True Love. A lot of issues are brought up and not really explored. It was all very dramatic -- and very high school. This review appears on Young Adult Anonymous. Apr 21, Henz rated it really liked it Shelves: Like a good song, or a good book, or a good memory you can take out and unfold in your darkest times, pressing down on the corners and peering in close, hoping you still recognize the person you see there.
Sometimes girls can be a clean freak and likes everything to be in order but Remy just takes it up a notch. I completely understand where her obsessive-compulsive behavior is coming from and I hope you can see that as you read along. I really enjoyed reading about her plus the banters going on between her friends made me crack.
Dexter on the other hand is the complete opposite of her personality, happens to be bold, enjoys taking risk and just this happy-go-lucky guy. His tenacity was so cute that even thru so many eye balls rolling he still managed to get through my heart. I hope he does the same to you too! View all 9 comments. Jun 28, Erin Dunn rated it really liked it.
To be honest This Lullaby took me a bit of time to read. To start off I really haven't been in the mood for this genre. I decided to make it my pool read for a while and so I read it pretty slowly. Even though I read it slowly and I wasn't really in the mood for it, I still enjoyed it a lot once I got into it.
I love their romance and also I can relate to Remy in so http: I love their romance and also I can relate to Remy in some ways. She's a bit of a hard ass on the outside and a little bit anal, but she's secretly a softie!! Dexter is very flawed, but he's super sweet and I love that accepts Remy for who she is. I just really enjoyed reading a book about a guy that can see through a girl's bitchy facade and into her heart.
I love how Dexter could see that Remy has gone through things in her life and she's just trying to protect herself. It reminded me a little bit of my hubby and myself when we first got together actually. I'm sure that's part of why I like the romance so much. It's not my favorite book ever, but that's okay they all can't be favorites. Plus it was a struggle to get through at times because I wasn't in the mood the genre.
However, I found it to be very relatable and I love when I can connect to the characters. Also, the romance is top notch! This is the second Sarah Dessen book that I've read and it certainly won't be the last! Feb 21, Laura rated it it was amazing Shelves: Still one of the best contemporary books I've ever read. Love is needing someone. I totally love love love this story! If you haven't read This Lullaby yet, stop what you're doing right now and freaking read it!!
I first read this probably like a year ago and have reread it a few times since. It's Edit May It's one of those books I pick up when I need a story that makes me laugh or when I just feel the urge to meet Remy again!
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She's one of my favorite heroines ever. Especially since she isn't at all like Dessen's other heroines. Most of them are shy, insecure, troubled girls with huge family issues. Well, the latter applies to Remy, but she's definitely not shy.
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She knows exactly what she wants, is independent, has a temper and always says what's on her mind. Oh, and she doesn't believe in love. Based on the model of her mother who is busy with husband number five in the beginning of the book , Remy has a lot of boyfriends. In fact, she's sort of a slut.
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She has tight dating rules and dumps the boyfriend when things get too hard or too serious. Despite her issues I totally loved her sassy, confident self. Remy is just awesome. That's how it gets you. It throws off the scales so that things that should weigh heavily don't seem to. The other main character is as awesome as Remy.
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I completely adored and swooned over Dexter. There was none of the usual annoying talk about how hot, handsome and perfect the hero is because Dexter appeared in fact real. He was just as mess. Untied shoelaces and clumsy - that pretty much describes Dexter. But also cheerful and really funny. Anyway, I loved him.
It was so cute how he was so persistent and determined that he and Remy should be together. Even though she turned him down for a while and was usually icy and sort of mean towards him. I thought they were awesome together. I loved how he was always cheerful and in a good mood while Remy was the total opposite. I felt they completed each other perfectly. Just the basics, you know. And then, slowly, the smile I knew and dreaded crept across his face.
Because—" "No," I said loudly. I could have killed her. D "This Lullaby is only a few words, a simple run of chords, quiet here in this spare room, but you can hear it, hear it, wherever you may go, even if I let you down, this lullaby plays on View all 7 comments. I kind of feel tired after finishing this. I love Sarah Dessen. Even with her novels which I didn't particularly like or connected with, like this one, I still feel well and satisfied with her stories.
Her writing is so good, her characters always really well developed and I love that she always has a family portrayal - even if one of the parents is absent, they are still a big part of the story. What happened here, I feel, is that Remy wasn't actually that well developed. We see her, we hear her I kind of feel tired after finishing this. We see her, we hear her but Why is she the way she is? Why is she THAT salty and dismissive of her father if she never met him?
Why is cynical to the point where it really starts to make the readers, like it happened with me, exhausted to read about her? And, if she's that cynical why is she constantly in relationships? Two months, two months, it's still longer than any relationship I've been in. Dexter got sucked into this mess and honestly I don't think he was treated properly even after she realized her mistakes. He just blindly accepted everything which made me really sad. The family portrayal and her relationship with her mom was the thing that kept me reading the most, the thing that sucked me into the story.
Her mom is such a great character and I loved reading about the two of them together. Overall, a really nice summer read, but far from Dessen's best work in my opinion obviously. Dec 30, Tina rated it really liked it Shelves: Original post at One More Page Note: Just this once, I'm trying a different way of reviewing.