In the Unlikely Event
By Judy Blume
- Release Date: 2015-06-02
- Genre: Fiction & Literature
Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The author of Are you There God? It’s Me, Margaret returns with an adult novel that takes us back to the 1950s and introduces us to the town where she herself grew up, where a community is left reeling after a real-life tragedy when a series of airplanes fell out of the sky.
“Makes us feel the pure shock and wonder of living.... Judy Blume isn’t just revered, she’s revolutionary.” —The New York Times Book Review
“No one captures coming-of-age milestones…like Blume.” —The Boston Globe
Here she imagines and weaves together a vivid portrait of three generations of families, friends, and strangers, whose lives are profoundly changed during one winter. At the center of an extraordinary cast of characters are fifteen-year-old Miri Ammerman and her spirited single mother, Rusty. Their warm and resonant stories are set against the backdrop of an extraordinary real-world tragedy.
Gripping, authentic, and unforgettable, In the Unlikely Event has all the hallmarks of this renowned author’s deft narrative magic.
Reviews
I don't buy it
2By For?This is a nice story but I can't get over the blasé hookup of Rusty and Dr. O. Selfish behaviour that breaks up families. So disappointed that this is treated as a happy ending. Also the characters of Rusty and Irene are written such that they'd never tolerate this type of dishonesty and betrayal. How are they so quick to overlook the major contradiction?Not my cup of tea
2By Not very techieThis is my first Judy Blume book and I can't say I liked it much. The dialogue struck me as geared to young readers though the few sexual scenarios were not. Also, too long, and it could have been a tighter story. Liked the interweaving of the crashes, however, and wished there had been more about the people on the planes.Unexpected connections
3By LenguassThis is a book with many characters. Each one of them was interesting, but it was at times difficult to keep track of each one of them. Somehow, the author manages to make all these characters to be somehow connected into an interesting life story.In an unlikely event
4By beast $$$$$$$$This book is not your typical Judy Blume. At first with all the different characters it was difficult to follow and I assumed she was losing it in her old age. Actually it turned out to be a brilliant puzzle to which each character was intertwined. A beautiful story of uncertainty at any age in life from youth, middle age & even senior citizen. LOVED ITIn the unlikely Event
4By Denio64Pretty good, not modern or for the young and restless. Perfect for the over 65 population who still memories of what things were like before Vietnam and they got to kill the rest of this generation of baby boomers. I'd buy it again.Disappointing
2By tianabeachThe references to the early 50's were the best part of the book. But it really felt like it was written for teenagers, not adults. And those references would be meaningless to them.Extremely disappointing
1By 14lexi14Not engaging at all..Excellent read!
5By JenJCThe many characters were very interesting, intertwined and an excellent read!Great summer read
5By AustinAmandaI tore through this while on vacation (and, coincidentally enough, flying with a connection in & out of Newark International - got to the part about the first crash just as my flight was prepping for takeoff, which was *fun* in a tempting-fate sort of way), and was just glued to it through to the end. They youthful & old bits regarding reconnecting with young lovers much later in life, that pull, that temptation, hit really close to home. I'd love to know more about the interim Vegas years, but as it is, I thoroughly recommend the book.In the unlikely event
3By TOY2016This novel has a very intricate plot and a lot of different characters. It comes full circle with a nice ending, but borders on having too many characters, details, and plot twists to follow.
