I Know It's Over
by C. K. Kelly Martin
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Author: C. K. Kelly MartinEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-04-28
ISBN: 0375845674
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
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Summary: 5 Stars
On Christmas Eve, Nick's ex-girlfriend comes over unexpectedly to tell him something important To tell him that she's pregnant. We flashback to earlier that year, in the summer when all Nick wants is to have fun. That is, until Nick met Sasha. Soon enough, the two are together in an intense relationship and Nick doesn't even mind. In fact, he loves it. But then Sasha breaks up with him, saying that she needs to have a breather and get some space. Nick can't comprehend why she's broken up with him and he can' seem to get over her. And then that life-changing Christmas Eve happens..
The revelation confuses Nick, who wants to be part of Sasha's decision to keep or to abort the baby. Only, she doesn't want Nickto have much to do with it, especially because they've broken up. It is only through the support of their parents, friends and ultimately each other that the two can get through the crisis.
When I picked up this novel, I had pretty high expectations since everyone seemed to love it. And luckily, I Know it Over met and even surpassed my expectatations...
So much is compacted in this novel. Obviously the book deals with teen pregnancy and the decision to have an abortion or keep the baby but it also tackles the problems associated with divorce along with the obstacles faced by some concerning their sexuality. The commendable aspect of all this is how it never felt like the issues were tackled too quickly; everything was explored and emphasized the point that there are never any easy answers in life.
The ways that the characters deal with all their problems were realistic; there were no miracles and everything was plausible. One of my favorite things about the novel was how it was done in Nick's POV. Usually novels about teen pregnancy take on the voice of the female dealing with the situation. Having the book in Nick's perspective really put a new spin on the topic.
The characters themselves were very well-developed and easy to relate with. Each and every single one of them could have just leapt off the page and come to life. The cast is too much to get into in such a short space but let it be known that you'll pretty much care about each of them by the end of the novel.
Overall? I Know It's Over is a book every teen should pick up. In fact, everyone can pretty much enjoy this novel. (However, let it be known that there are certain scenes that younger readers might not be prepared for.)
Summary of I Know It's Over
An exciting new YA voice!Pure. Unplanned. Perfect. Those were Nick?s summer plans before Sasha stepped into the picture. With the collateral damage from his parents? divorce still settling and Dani (his girl of the moment) up for nearly anything, complications are the last thing he needs. All that changes, though, when Nick runs into Sasha at the beach in July. Suddenly he?s neck-deep in a relationship and surprised to find he doesn?t mind in the least. But Nick?s world shifts again when Sasha breaks up with him. Then weeks later, while Nick?s still reeling from the breakup, she turns up at his doorstep and tells him she?s pregnant, and Nick finds himself struggling once more to understand the girl he can?t stop caring for, the girl who insists that it?s still over.
? ?Authentic and sophisticated.??Kirkus Reviews, Starred
? ?Debut novelist Martin displays uncanny insight.??Publishers Weekly, Starred
?Sensors be damned; this novel should be read by every teen in North America, and every parent.??Catherine Gilbert Murdock, author of Dairy Queen
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