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Holding Up the Universe
- Narrated by: Jorjeana Marie, Robbie Daymond
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
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Summary
From the author of the New York Times best-seller All the Bright Places comes a heart-wrenching story about what it means to see someone - and love someone - for who they truly are.
Everyone thinks they know Libby Strout, the girl once dubbed "America's Fattest Teen". But no one's taken the time to look past her weight to get to know who she really is. Following her mom's death, she's been picking up the pieces in the privacy of her home, dealing with her heartbroken father and her own grief. Now Libby's ready: for high school, for new friends, for love, and for every possibility life has to offer. In that moment I know the part I want to play here at MVB High. I want to be the girl who can do anything.
Everyone thinks they know Jack Masselin, too. Yes, he's got swagger, but he's also mastered the impossible art of giving people what they want, of fitting in. What no one knows is that Jack has a newly acquired secret: He can't recognize faces. Even his own brothers are strangers to him. He's the guy who can reengineer and rebuild anything in new and badass ways, but he can't understand what's going on with the inner workings of his brain. So he tells himself to play it cool: Be charming. Be hilarious. Don't get too close to anyone.
Until he meets Libby. When the two get tangled up in a cruel high school game - which lands them in group counseling and community service - Libby and Jack are both pissed, and then surprised. Because the more time they spend together, the less alone they feel. Because sometimes when you meet someone, it changes the world, theirs and yours.
Jennifer Niven delivers another poignant, exhilarating love story about finding that person who sees you for who you are - and seeing them right back.
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- Glenis
- 05-01-17
Wonderfully written
I was a little apprehensive about reading this book because I'd seen quite a few bad reviews however I really enjoyed this book and thought it was a rather moving story.
the characters were engaging and unique (how many characters have you read about having prosopagnosia?)
I would recommend you give it a go.
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- Mullika
- 22-11-16
Highly recommend!
I heard mixed reviews so I read it unsure what to expect but it was an excellent read! Highly recommend it
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- lyeira
- 02-11-16
amazing
it was amazing and i just wish it went on longer i was in love with the story
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- HANNAH SHAKESHAFT
- 31-03-22
You are wanted - loved holding up the universe
I loved this book, so easy to listen to, heartwrenching but at the same time feelgood. I laughed and cried at times, so many important messages in a great little story. I loved the characters and quite honestly will always wonder how they're doing I feel I know them. I guess we are them in ways.
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- Abbie Gill
- 26-01-22
LOVE THIS BOOK!
This book makes me feel so happy and warm love it! Definitely recommend to anyone
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- Serena
- 18-01-22
Cute teenage love
Cute and stunning story about a fat girl and boy with special needs falling in love. Well written, little bit predictable, but still adorable.
Perfect for teenagers (although I’m 27 and still reasonably liked it)
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- Ana Lynch
- 02-05-21
Enjoyed the story but the book kept skipping
Had to return in the end. I've never had a problem with any other audible book like this. It kept skipping and missing bits out
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- Amazon Customer
- 14-08-20
Surprisingly real
I didn't know what I was going to make of this one, but it was good. It was gritty, and real. The characters are complex, and three dimensional, and the little details make it. The relationship Jack has with his younger brother, Dusty, is one of my favourite things.
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- Jen Stevens
- 05-05-20
Just gorgeous.
Loved it. It took me a few days because it was my bedtime book of choice and I kept snoozing, but it's a beautiful story, well narrated.. A proper heart warmer.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-11-19
Holding up the universe
My first impression was that the female narrator was to cherry and a little bit squeaky but as it went on it was fine and I actually think it suits the character well. Overall it was very enjoyable and easy going although at times I felt like it needed a little more excitement, I love the way Jennifer Niven always has unique characters never have I ever come across a book with a character who has face blindness it definitely shines a light onto the challenges that come with the disorder, also the way that Libby Strout was overweight and how Jack always had to search deeper into someone and how he doesn’t obviously judge a book by the cover as he can’t. Overall I love the characters and book just felt like it was a bit slow at times.
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