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Thursday, July 16, 2009

What I Saw and How I Lied by Judy Blundell

What I Saw And How I Lied evokes the film noir genre of the 40's and 50's -- I can just see Fred MacMurray playing the role of Joe. It takes place right after the war, when Evie's stepdad Joe returns from Europe and everybody is in a mood of excess. The family takes a vacation to Florida where Evie meets and falls for Peter, a handsome young man who soon attaches himself to the family. Evie is the quintessential young girl who falls for (perhaps?) the wrong guy. Her inexperience in the ways of love causes her to miss all the warning signs until a terrible tragedy lands her parents in court.

Blundell effortlessly captures the feeling of America and Americans right after World War II, when they were tired of going without and ready to enjoy the good life. I could picture many of the scenes in my head as a black and white movie. She also keeps you guessing until the end about how Evie lies to save herself.

2008, NY: Scholastic Press
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