It’s an honest look at the work and struggle that the person will go through, but it’s also incredibly hopeful in the fact that there is a future waiting for them. This is an honest look at how difficult life can be for people with a mental illness, but that falling in love and having relationships is not impossible. The “win” may be as simple as them being able to hold hands, but the fact that Luke would remember to wash his hands and that Norah was willing to take the risk in holding them…well, that’s beautiful to me. I don’t think there is anything more romantic then fighting for what you love, and eventually winning. I’ve read comments after reading this book with people saying that the love story wasn’t romantic enough, and I just think they are dead wrong. Every step that Norah takes, every moment between her and Luke are a battle within herself and a huge win when it actually happens.
It was important that we connected with Norah but didn’t pity her. I love how Gornall brought us into Norah’s world and made us realize how Norah’s needed to fight every day to make decisions that come easily to most people. As an extrovert, this was an interesting POV for me to read about because Norah is pretty much the exact opposite of me – and yet I was able to connect with her and understand her. Yes, Norah is incredibly sarcastic, and yes, Luke can sound a little bit more mature then most teenage boys, but overall I thought this was a beautifully written book. The writing and the honesty of this story is wonderful and there are so many reasons to love it.
I have virtually nothing in common with Norah, but when reading this I felt as if I could have easily been her.
This is the first time I've read a book about someone who is agoraphobic and OCD and I thought it was brilliantly done.
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