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REVIEW: Lobsters by Tom Ellen and Lucy Ivison

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I’ve wanted to read Lobsters ever since hearing about it at the start of the year. I absolutely adore contemporaries (hence my blog name!) and so I think I’ve always known how much I would love Lobsters.

Hannah and Sam, both in the summer before university, have one thing in common: they have yet to lose their virginity. Their summers are filled with adventure, antics and a quest to find ‘The One.’

If I could describe Lobsters in one word I would label it ‘awkward’ in the best way possible. Teenage life is awkward, which makes it such an amazing portrayal of teenage life. Nothing in Lobsters is sugarcoated which means that Ellen and Ivison have written a book that reads very much like a memoir.

Lobsters is a ‘read it one sitting’ type of book that you won’t be able to put down. I know I couldn’t!

A funny and realistic take on a romantic teenage summer, Lobsters will make you want to squeal, scream in frustration and go out and find your own lobster.

Hannah and Sam were both extremely amazing characters who I felt so connected to. Told in dual narrative, it was a very rounded perspective of teenage life because we got both a male and female viewpoint. I also loved both equally, which is a nice change because I usually find that I prefer one to the other in dual narratives.

I loved Lobsters, which has quickly become a favourite summer read of mine! Highly, highly recommended!

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    Anna
    18 August, 2014 at 8:42 am

    Heard so many good things about this one. Can’t wait to start it 🙂

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    Liv_TheAbsentHistorian
    18 August, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    I have honestly never heard of this book before, but it sounds like lots of fun and I always love those awkward teenage romances which are quite quirky and honest reflections of teenage life.
    I am glad you enjoyed this one so much and I will certainly be checking it out.
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    Jesse Owen
    18 August, 2014 at 1:38 pm

    I finished this today and I can honestly say it’s one of my favourites this year – I’m so glad you enjoyed it too! Great review as always 🙂
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    The Whispering Of The Pages
    18 August, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    I really need to read this book! I’m glad you like it, Lucy, your review makes me need it more.

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    Jess Hearts Books
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    18 August, 2014 at 5:56 pm

    I loved this book so I’m really happy you did too Lucy! I’d love some kind of spin off with Robin he was such a great character!
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    Anya
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    20 August, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    I’ve begged the library to get a copy in, so hopefully I’ll be able to read it soon! Great review though Lucy, it sounds absolutely adorable 🙂

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