Love is Both Wave and Particle

Reviewed by: Kristin Taylor - Biddeford High School, Biddeford, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 4, 2018

Review

Samantha, or Sam as she prefers to be called, has just moved to Ithaca, NY after a year long stay in a psychiatric institution for attempted suicide. Levon, has grown up in Ithaca, but is very shy and considered to have Asperger's syndrome. They attend an alternative high school whose only 2 requirements for admission is academic excellence and a psychiatric disability. Meg, a teacher/therapist has decided that Sam and Levon will do a senior writing project on their lives. Very hush-hush and the only other person to read what they have written is Meg. Meg will contribute to their project by obtaining narratives from their families and friends.

This is a first person, multi perspective novel that emphasizes the journey of self-discovery and understanding. There is some redundancy between chapters, but thoughtfully conveys Sam and Levon’s complex mental states, the evolution of their relationship between themselves, their parents and friends. Recommended for grades 10-12.

Overall Book Score: very good