Review: Definitely Different
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 23, 2014
I must admit that, for me, the first few chapters lagged. Maybe it was because the protagonist kept repeating the same actions, but then again, that was a major point in the book. Carly can't get her life back on track after several deaths of people closest to her derail the train. She embraces alcohol, substance abuse, and bed-hopping in order to suppress pain and memories she can't deal with.I really liked many of the characters in the book, especially Daniel, Gabriel, and a few others in Carly's commune-type family. The plot was gradual and kept me reading because I needed to know what everyone's story was and who they really were. The names got confusing at times but didn't distract me from the story too much.I'm not a "Cali-Gal" so was unable to determine if some of the actions of the characters were exaggerated or not, but they made for an amusing read at times. It would be nice to have some back-story on a few of the characters who played major roles in Carly's life, too. I actually found them more interesting than the protagonist.All in all, this book is worth the money and an interesting take on how some deal with heartache and pain. Kudos to the author as I really enjoyed her voice in book. It was very real and written in a language I could relate to.