The Disenchantments - Hardcover

Lacour, Nina

3.71

9,124 ratings by Goodreads

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0525422196 ISBN 13: 9780525422198

Publisher: Dutton Childrens Books, 2012

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The Disenchantments Colby's post-high school plans have long been that he and his best friend Beth would tour with her band, then spend a year in Europe, but when she announces that she will start college just after the tour, Colby struggles to understand why she changed her mind and what losing her means for his future.

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Praise for "The Disenchantments"

"This is about the inside and outside of characters, the past and future of their lives--and it is astonishing." --"Booklist", starred review

."..a rich tapestry that will make readers confident that they are in the hands of a master storyteller...Hauntingly beautiful." --"Kirkus", starred review

"LaCour (Hold Still) skillfully draws connections between art and life as she delves into the heart of her characters..." --"Publishers Weekly", starred review

"LaCour's writing style is laid-back, low key, and totally on point." --"VOYA", starred review

"Enchanting in its depiction of the cusp of young disenchantment, this realistic novel will hit home with many thoughtful YAs." --"School Library Journal", starred review

"Each roadtripper has his or her own artistic way of chronicling the individual journeys they are on together, and that introspection draws the reader into this intimate novel." --NPR.org

"Quietly compelling...well rendered, bittersweet and hopeful." --"Los Angeles Times "

Praise for "The Disenchantments"
"This is about the inside and outside of characters, the past and future of their lives and it is astonishing." --"Booklist," starred review
..".a rich tapestry that will make readers confident that they are in the hands of a master storyteller...Hauntingly beautiful." --"Kirkus," starred review
"LaCour (Hold Still) skillfully draws connections between art and life as she delves into the heart of her characters..." --"Publishers Weekly," starred review
LaCour s writing style is laid-back, low key, and totally on point. --"VOYA," starred review
"Enchanting in its depiction of the cusp of young disenchantment, this realistic novel will hit home with many thoughtful YAs. --"School Library Journal," starred review
Each roadtripper has his or her own artistic way of chronicling the individual journeys they are on together, and that introspection draws the reader into this intimate novel. --NPR.org
"Quietly compelling...well rendered, bittersweet and hopeful." --"Los Angeles Times ""

Praise for The Disenchantments
"This is about the inside and outside of characters, the past and future of their lives and it is astonishing." --Booklist, starred review
..".a rich tapestry that will make readers confident that they are in the hands of a master storyteller...Hauntingly beautiful." --Kirkus, starred review
"LaCour (Hold Still) skillfully draws connections between art and life as she delves into the heart of her characters..." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
LaCour s writing style is laid-back, low key, and totally on point. --VOYA, starred review
"Enchanting in its depiction of the cusp of young disenchantment, this realistic novel will hit home with many thoughtful YAs. --School Library Journal, starred review
Each roadtripper has his or her own artistic way of chronicling the individual journeys they are on together, and that introspection draws the reader into this intimate novel. --NPR.org
"Quietly compelling...well rendered, bittersweet and hopeful." --Los Angeles Times "

Praise for The Disenchantments

"This is about the inside and outside of characters, the past and future of their lives--and it is astonishing." --Booklist, starred review

..".a rich tapestry that will make readers confident that they are in the hands of a master storyteller...Hauntingly beautiful." --Kirkus, starred review

"LaCour (Hold Still) skillfully draws connections between art and life as she delves into the heart of her characters..." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"LaCour's writing style is laid-back, low key, and totally on point." --VOYA, starred review

"Enchanting in its depiction of the cusp of young disenchantment, this realistic novel will hit home with many thoughtful YAs." --School Library Journal, starred review

"Each roadtripper has his or her own artistic way of chronicling the individual journeys they are on together, and that introspection draws the reader into this intimate novel." --NPR.org

"Quietly compelling...well rendered, bittersweet and hopeful." --Los Angeles Times

About the Author:

Nina LaCour (www.ninalacour.com) is the author of the award-winning Hold Still and widely acclaimed The Disenchantments. Formerly a bookseller and high school English teacher, she now writes and parents full time. A San Francisco Bay Area native, Nina lives with her family in Oakland, California.

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