| The Truth About Forever[1] | |
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| Author(s) | Sarah Dessen[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Young adult |
| Publisher | Viking |
| Publication date | May 11, 2004 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 374 |
| ISBN | 0-670-03639-0 |
| OCLC Number | 54108904 |
| LC Classification | PZ7.D455 Tr 2004 |
The Truth About Forever is Sarah Dessen's sixth novel. It was published in hardcover on May 11, 2004 and in paperback on April 6, 2006.
Contents |
A long, hot summer… that’s what Macy has to look forward to while her boyfriend, Jason, is away at Brain Camp. Days will be spent at a job in the library, evenings will be filled with vocabulary drills for the SATs, and spare time will be passed with her mother, the two of them sharing silent grief at the traumatic loss of Macy's father. But sometimes unexpected things can happen--things such as the catering job at Wish, with its fun-loving, chaotic crew. Or her sister's project of renovating the neglected beach house, awakening long-buried memories. Things such as meeting Wes, a boy with a past, a taste for truth-telling, and an amazing artistic talent, the kind of boy who can turn any girl’s world upside down. As Macy ventures out of her shell, she begins to wonder, is it really better to be safe than sorry? (summary from book flap) [1]
Macy Queen — Macy is the protagonist of this book. She is 16-17 years old and recently coping with the death of her father, whom she was very close to. She used to love to run with her father but stopped after he died of a heart attack. After her dad's death, Macy started to strive for perfection and is always studying on her weekends. During the book, Macy works at the library and takes up a second job catering for Wish Catering. Her boyfriend at the beginning of the book is Jason Talbot, but he broke up with her because she said she loved him.[1]
Deborah Queen — Deborah is the mother of Macy and her sister Caroline. She owns the building company Queen Homes who built this big suburb called Wildflower Ridge. Deborah is constantly working and also strives to be perfect. She struggles with the death of her husband but doesn't show it. She disapproves of Macy's new friends.[1]
Caroline Thurber — Macy's sister, married to Wally Thurber who is ten years her senior. During high school, she was a rebellious teen who was always sneaking out to parties. She married her husband Wally right after her finishing college and her dad's death. During the book, Caroline embarks on a mission to renovate her father's beach house in Colby.[1]
Delia — Delia is the owner of Wish Catering and aunt of Wes and Bert, she is pregnant with her 3rd child and is constantly singing to her baby. that caters Deborah's party. She is pregnant and during the book, goes into labor and has a baby girl named Avery. Delia also has a 4-year-old called Lucy. She usually loses, forgets or misplaces items when going to parties that need catering.[1]
Kristy — Kristy is one of the servers for Wish Catering. When she was younger, she was in a car accident and has scars all over her face as a result. She usually dresses up in flamboyant outfits and has curly blonde hair. She lives in a trailer with her grandmother Stella.[1]
Monica (Monotone) — Kristy's less flamboyant sister, an accident-prone server for Wish Catering. She usually has 3 phrases that are drawled out – "Mmmmmm," "Donneven" and "Bettaquit." According to Kristy, she loves reading and swimming. Monica also lives with Stella.[1]
Wesley "Wes" Baker — Delia's older nephew, who also works for Wish Catering and handles the bar. He went to a reform school after breaking into a house after his parents got divorced. Wes has a tattoo of a heart in a hand, which is a symbol his mother used to draw for him. He welds metal into artwork and Macy's sister Caroline is a big fan. He plays 'GOTCHA!' with Bert, his brother. He and Macy are good friends in the story and play a game called Truth. At the end of the novel him and Macy eventually start dating.[1]
Bert Baker — Wes's younger brother. He is described as having a "home-cut hairstyle" and is a big fan in the end-of-the-world stuff. He plays a "GOTCHA!" game with Wes that continues throughout the book. He is known to have a loud voice and pushes doors too hard.[1]
Jason Talbot — Macy's ex-boyfriend. At the beginning of the book, he goes to a Brain Camp for the summer and works at the library. When Macy tells him that she loves him, he broke off their relationship as she got a little "clingy" and it "distracted it from his goals." His parents are professors and he, smart and perfect.[1]
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