In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume
It’s likely that Judy Blume fans will read this book regardless of what the reviewers say.
It’s unlikely to impress those who don’t love Judy to bits.
It’s likely to have some saying the story’s told from too many PoVs.
It’s unlikely to be a problem for anyone who can concentrate for five minutes.
It’s likely that readers will think, based on the blurb, that it’s a story about three plane crashes.
It’s unlikely that they’ll realise it’s hallmark Judy through and through – boys, bras, teenage angst, and going ‘all the way’.*
“It’s hard enough to be fifteen without your family making it worse.”
It’s likely to be Judy’s last novel.
It’s unlikely to be considered her best (I’m a Margaret and Deenie and Summer Sisters fan).
3.5/5 Truth is stranger than fiction.
*no characters called Ralph or equivalent, though.
How could I resist “Sloppy Joe sandwiches on silver platters.”? Sloppy Joes are possibly the most unattractive sandwiches I’ve ever seen but I’m sure they taste good.
It’s likely that this is the most entertaining review of In The Unlikely Event that I’ve seen! 🙂 No Ralph… ? Stop, you’re making flashback to my preteen years!
*blush* ….thank you. Always difficult to ‘review’ a book that is attracting so much attention!
I didn’t pick this one based on the blurb because I did indeed think it was about plane crashes. And you know what I’m scared of? Planes crashing.
The plane crash stuff is EXTRAORDINARY – you can appreciate why, when it happened, there were all sorts of conspiracy theories floating around.
Even though you know the crashes are going to happen, Blume still manages to build the suspense, because you don’t know which of the characters will either be in a plane or crushed on the ground as a plane falls out of the sky – it’s certainly a page-turner (but probably not one you’ll find in airport book stores…!).
I reckon if it’s a fear you can manage, push through and read Blume’s last novel (for completeness) 🙂
I’ve only read two Blume books (Margaret, which left me indifferent, and Summer Sisters, which I loved). Maybe I’ll give this one a chance.
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