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Because You'll Never Meet Me

Leah Thomas
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Because You'll Never Meet Me

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015

Book Brief

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Leah Thomas

Because You'll Never Meet Me

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

344

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Michigan • Contemporary

Publication Year

2015

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Because You'll Never Meet Me by Leah Thomas follows a unique friendship between two teenagers, Ollie and Moritz. Both boys, dealing with extraordinary personal challenges, communicate solely through letters. Ollie's allergy to electricity confines him to a remote cabin, while Moritz's heart condition and lack of eyes keep him isolated. Their correspondence fosters understanding and connection despite their isolation.

Mysterious

Emotional

Bittersweet

Challenging

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.2

7,303 ratings

73%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Because You'll Never Meet Me by Leah Thomas is praised for its unique premise and emotive storytelling, exploring themes of friendship and isolation. The engaging character development of the protagonists Ollie and Moritz captivates readers. Some critiques mention a plot that occasionally lags and feels disjointed. However, the voice and depth of the narrative often compensate for these issues.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Because You'll Never Meet Me?

A reader who enjoys Because You'll Never Meet Me by Leah Thomas likely appreciates character-driven YA novels with themes of friendship and adversity. Fans of Eleanor & Park and Wonder would find the emotional depth and unique narrative engaging. The book appeals to those interested in diverse, heartfelt stories about connection.

4.2

7,303 ratings

73%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

344

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Michigan • Contemporary

Publication Year

2015

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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