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Set in 1950s Elizabeth, New Jersey, the story revolves around fifteen-year-old Miri Ammerman and her vibrant single mother, Rusty, as they navigate life amidst a community shaken by a real-life aviation tragedy. Blume intricately portrays the interconnected lives of families and friends over one transformative winter, exploring themes of resilience and connection. The novel captures the emotional depth and complexity of its characters, showcasing Blume's signature narrative style and ability to evoke nostalgia and authenticity.
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In the Unlikely Event, Judy Blume
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- Released
- 2016
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Judy Blume
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 512
- ISBN13
- 9781101873984
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction, Love, Family, USA, American Literature, Death, Coming Of Age, Literary Fiction, Young Adult Romance, America, First love, Tragedy, Cold War, 1950s, Plane Crash, Aviation Disasters
- First published
- 2015
- Original title
- In the Unlikely Event
- Rating
- 3.5 out of 5
- Description
- Set in 1950s Elizabeth, New Jersey, the story revolves around fifteen-year-old Miri Ammerman and her vibrant single mother, Rusty, as they navigate life amidst a community shaken by a real-life aviation tragedy. Blume intricately portrays the interconnected lives of families and friends over one transformative winter, exploring themes of resilience and connection. The novel captures the emotional depth and complexity of its characters, showcasing Blume's signature narrative style and ability to evoke nostalgia and authenticity.