![]() We get to follow Annabel Greene, the protagonist, as she deals with the aftermath of her rape, including social ostracism and family issues.īut even so, it's not a book that's entirely about misery and depression. ![]() And Just Listen broaches an arguably touchier subject: rape. She's not going to candy coat a single thing or turn it into a Princess Diaries fairytale-in fact her first published book, That Summer, deals with families breaking apart and infidelity. Dessen writes in a gritty, relatable style that doesn't shy away from the turmoil of adolescence. Published in 2006, Just Listen follows Dessen's long list of successful young adult novels. ![]() If this is true for you, then you should definitely pick up Sarah Dessen's novel Just Listen, because the protagonist, Annabel, is having one of the worst teenage experiences ever. Chances are decent that if you are a teenager or were a teenager (we're looking at a good chunk of you Shmoopsters out there), then you've considered the fact that sometimes being a teenager is just the worst. ![]()
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