Here So Far Away

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Long Creek Center, SCARBOROUGH, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: June 6, 2018

Review

Here So Far Away is a well-crafted story that will pull at reader's heart strings. The plot is equal part inappropriate love and a deep need to leave home. George's life is turned upside down as circumstances beyond her control collide to threaten her senior year of high school and beyond. Mostly an introvert George finds herself attracted to a new man in town who takes her breath and common sense away. Readers will recognize a strong storyline behind stolen moments of passion and lust which grow to love. Other than George the most endearing character is Rupert, an older man who needs help at home. There are lessons concerning compassion and loyalty throughout the book. True affection and love dominate this strong and sad story. Add to large YA collections in public libraries where sexual content is not an issue.

Overall Book Score: very good