READ 96 Group 1 pm discussion

Sylvia Plata
Journal submission No.1
The Beautiful Mess Leigh T.K.
Chapters 1-8, pages 1-80
Tiffany, Brianna, Jennifer, Graydon
Friday, October 11, 2013
I began to think of the story relating to myself. The two main characters have attachment issues. I wonder if the writer also has attachment issues with friends as family. I suppose the story can be relatable in a way to all sorts of people. There are people who can’t commit to a relationship or just can’t open up to somebody about themselves. This is why I think I really like this story because it’s so true about people.
I don’t see why every love story has to be in that perfect fairy tale state of mind. In real life every relationship has issues and also both ends aren’t perfect. I hate how in most love stories the guy is the hero and just perfect. The girl has some issues and helps her then they are happy for the rest of their lives. I like something that is realistic. I hate the way love stories are just so perfect and you can predict just about anything. I started to think about my past relationships as well. For example every time there was a chance of commitment for some odd reason I would somehow find an excuse not to be with the person. I would also find some reason to not even associate with them anymore for just any reason I can think of.
I like the way the author has the story set up. It will start out in Olivia’s part, where it’s describing what she’s doing and thinking at the moment. Then it will go to Alexander’s part where it tells you where he is, what he’s doing, and what he’s thinking. It may sound confusing but how she has it set up it’s really easy to understand. She breaks them up in a way so you don’t get confused by having you know the difference between the two. Basically it’s two things going on at the same time.
Also I like how there’s another element in the story besides love. I can’t tell what the other main issue is yet. I’m thinking what can it be by trying to put the clues together but I can’t yet. The author is also splitting this up from the love part of the story. I guess you can say it’s like another scene in a movie. You know it’s something important to the story. For now it’s just a mystery.

Part 1

This sounds like an interesting book, filled w/personal issues. Please try to include more details and specifics.

Deidre wrote: "This sounds like an interesting book, filled w/personal issues. Please try to include more details and specifics." Could I revise this??