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Cecily von Ziegesar
- Reading
- Try reading together in short stretches and pause when a relationship changes or someone seems upset. Invite your reader to describe what they think is happening before discussing it.
- Themes
- Friendship under pressure: The book addresses friendship under pressure; the detail of how it is developed remains unclear. The plot makes friendship an important part of the story, but does not show whether the characters’ choices are praised or criticised.
- Romantic relationships: Nate spends time with Georgie, his new girlfriend, while Jenny has a new boyfriend. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Wealth and social setting: The central group is described as wealthy teenagers attending exclusive private schools in Manhattan. Wealth and privilege shape the characters’ setting, but the available plot information does not show whether the novel critiques or accepts them.
- Worth knowing
- The plot includes romantic relationships, possible tension between friends, and Dan crying at work. The reasons for his distress and the extent of any conflict remain unclear.