Reviews
"With her smart, soulful novel, author Pekkanen explores the place where self and sisterhood intersect." -Redbook?, eoePekkanen's involving debut is an honest examination of the limits we place on ourselves, with well-drawn female characters.e e" Kirkus, âPekkanen's involving debut is an honest examination of the limits we place on ourselves, with well-drawn female characters.â Kirkus, "Fresh and funny and satisfying. A terrific book about sisters that actually made me laugh out loud. I was completely drawn into Lindsey's world and rooted for her from beginning to end." - Jennifer Weiner, New York Times bestselling author of Best Friends Forever and In Her Shoes, “If a book makes you think and be introspective, well that’s magic, and The Opposite of Me has done just that. Pekkanen has hit the nail on the head with her unique premise and original observation on what makes us who we are&an absolute must read” New York Journal of Books, "Pekkanen's debut is heartfelt and richly drawn. With a delicate touch, she had me believing and sharing every laugh and every tear - it was a completely satisfying read. I look forward to more from this talented writer." -- Beth Harbison, author of Hope in a Jar, "Pekkanen's wry voice and engaging characters--the bumbling parents are especially lovable--keep things fresh" --People (3.5 out of 4 stars), eoeFresh and funny and satisfying. A terrific book about sisters that actually made me laugh out loud. I was completely drawn into Lindseye(tm)s world and rooted for her from beginning to end.ee" Jennifer Weiner, New York Times bestselling author of Best Friends Forever and In Her Shoes, "If a book makes you think and be introspective, well that's magic, and The Opposite of Me has done just that. Pekkanen has hit the nail on the head with her unique premise and original observation on what makes us who we are&an absolute must read" - New York Journal of Books, "Sharp-tongued. . .a spot-on portrayal of the existential dilemmas of young adulthood." - Washington Post, "This story hits the ground running and keeps going...an engaging read that delivers" -- The Free Lance-Star, "Fresh, Appealing…The Story Is at Turns Funny and Poignant." Booklist, "Fresh, Appealing'the Story Is at Turns Funny and Poignant." --Booklist, eoePekkanen's debut is heartfelt and richly drawn. With a delicate touch, she had me believing and sharing every laugh and every tear - it was a completely satisfying read. I look forward to more from this talented writer.ee" Beth Harbison, author of Hope in a Jar, "If a book makes you think and be introspective, well that's magic, and The Opposite of Me has done just that. Pekkanen has hit the nail on the head with her unique premise and original observation on what makes us who we are...an absolute must read" - New York Journal of Books, "Fresh, AppealingâŠthe Story Is at Turns Funny and Poignant." Booklist, "With her smart, soulful novel, author Pekkanen explores the place where self and sisterhood intersect." - Redbook , âPekkanen's debut is heartfelt and richly drawn. With a delicate touch, she had me believing and sharing every laugh and every tear - it was a completely satisfying read. I look forward to more from this talented writer.â Beth Harbison, author of Hope in a Jar, "It's Warm, It's Whimsical, and It's a Winner." -- the Courier Mail (Australia), “Fresh, Appealing&The Story Is at Turns Funny and Poignant.” Booklist, âIf a book makes you think and be introspective, well thatâs magic, and The Opposite of Me has done just that. Pekkanen has hit the nail on the head with her unique premise and original observation on what makes us who we are&an absolute must readâ New York Journal of Books, "Fresh, Appealing'the Story Is at Turns Funny and Poignant."�� --Booklist, "Sweet, Smart, and Funny" Cosmopolitan.Com, "It's Warm, It's Whimsical, and It's a Winner."? --The Courier Mail (Australia), "If a book makes you think and be introspective, well that's magic, and The Opposite of Me has done just that. Pekkanen has hit the nail on the head with her unique premise and original observation on what makes us who we are…an absolute must read" - New York Journal of Books, "Sharp-tongued. . .a spot-on portrayal of the existential dilemmas of young adulthood." —Washington Post, "Pekkanen's wry voice and engaging characters--the bumbling parents are especially lovable--keep things fresh" -- People ( 3.5 out of 4 stars), "With her smart, soulful novel, author Pekkanen explores the place where self and sisterhood intersect." - Redbook, 'If a book makes you think and be introspective, well that's magic, and The Opposite of Me has done just that. Pekkanen has hit the nail on the head with her unique premise and original observation on what makes us who we are&an absolute must read' New York Journal of Books, "Pekkanen's involving debut is an honest examination of the limits we place on ourselves, with well-drawn female characters." -- Kirkus, "Pekkanen's debut is heartfelt and richly drawn. With a delicate touch, she had me believing and sharing every laugh and every tear - it was a completely satisfying read. I look forward to more from this talented writer." - Beth Harbison, author of Hope in a Jar, "Fresh and funny and satisfying. A terrific book about sisters that actually made me laugh out loud. I was completely drawn into Lindsey's world and rooted for her from beginning to end."?— Jennifer Weiner,New York Timesbestselling author ofBest Friends ForeverandIn Her Shoes, "Pekkanen's wry voice and engaging characters—the bumbling parents are especially lovable—keep things fresh" —People (3.5 out of 4 stars), "Fresh, Appealing'šthe Story Is at Turns Funny and Poignant." Booklist, "Fresh, Appealing...The Story Is at Turns Funny and Poignant."-Booklist, "Pekkanen's wry voice and engaging characterse"the bumbling parents are especially lovablee"keep things fresh" e" People ( 3.5 out of 4 stars), âFresh and funny and satisfying. A terrific book about sisters that actually made me laugh out loud. I was completely drawn into Lindseyâs world and rooted for her from beginning to end.â Jennifer Weiner, New York Times bestselling author of Best Friends Forever and In Her Shoes, "Sharp-tongued. . .a spot-on portrayal of the existential dilemmas of young adulthood."-- Washington Post, "Pekkanen's involving debut is an honest examination of the limits we place on ourselves, with well-drawn female characters." - Kirkus, "Fresh and funny and satisfying. A terrific book about sisters that actually made me laugh out loud. I was completely drawn into Lindsey's world and rooted for her from beginning to end."-- Jennifer Weiner, New York Times bestselling author of Best Friends Forever and In Her Shoes, "Sharp-tongued. . .a spot-on portrayal of the existential dilemmas of young adulthood." -- Washington Post, "Pekkanen's involving debut is an honest examination of the limits we place on ourselves, with well-drawn female characters." -Kirkus, "Pekkanen's debut is heartfelt and richly drawn. With a delicate touch, she had me believing and sharing every laugh and every tear - it was a completely satisfying read. I look forward to more from this talented writer." Beth Harbison, author of Hope in a Jar, eoeIf a book makes you think and be introspective, well thate(tm)s magic, and The Opposite of Me has done just that. Pekkanen has hit the nail on the head with her unique premise and original observation on what makes us who we areean absolute must reade e" New York Journal of Books, "If a book makes you think and be introspective, well that's magic, and The Opposite of Me has done just that. Pekkanen has hit the nail on the head with her unique premise and original observation on what makes us who we are...an absolute must read" -- New York Journal of Books, "Fresh, Appealing...The Story Is at Turns Funny and Poignant." Booklist, "Fresh and funny and satisfying. A terrific book about sisters that actually made me laugh out loud. I was completely drawn into Lindsey's world and rooted for her from beginning to end." -- Jennifer Weiner, New York Times bestselling author of Best Friends Forever and In Her Shoes, ÂFresh, Appealing&The Story Is at Turns Funny and Poignant. Booklist, "Fresh and funny and satisfying. A terrific book about sisters that actually made me laugh out loud. I was completely drawn into Lindsey's world and rooted for her from beginning to end."?-- Jennifer Weiner,New York Timesbestselling author ofBest Friends ForeverandIn Her Shoes, "Pekkanen's debut is heartfelt and richly drawn. With a delicate touch, she had me believing and sharing every laugh and every tear - it was a completely satisfying read. I look forward to more from this talented writer." -- Beth Harbison, author of Hope in a Jar, "This story hits the ground running and keeps going...an engaging read that delivers" e" The Free Lance-Star, "With her smart, soulful novel, author Pekkanen explores the place where self and sisterhood intersect." -Redbook , “Pekkanen's involving debut is an honest examination of the limits we place on ourselves, with well-drawn female characters.” Kirkus, "Sweet, Smart, and Funny" E" Cosmopolitan.Com, "If a book makes you think and be introspective, well that's magic, andThe Opposite of Mehas done just that. Pekkanen has hit the nail on the head with her unique premise and original observation on what makes us who we are'an absolute must read" —New York Journal of Books, "Pekkanen's wry voice and engaging charactersthe bumbling parents are especially lovablekeep things fresh" People ( 3.5 out of 4 stars), 'fresh, Appealing&The Story Is at Turns Funny and Poignant.' Booklist, "Fresh, Appealing...The Story Is at Turns Funny and Poignant." -- Booklist, "Pekkanen's debut is heartfelt and richly drawn. ?With a delicate touch, she had me believing and sharing every laugh and every tear - it was a completely satisfying read. ?I look forward to more from this talented writer."?- Beth Harbison, author ofHope in a Jar, “Fresh and funny and satisfying. A terrific book about sisters that actually made me laugh out loud. I was completely drawn into Lindsey’s world and rooted for her from beginning to end.” Jennifer Weiner, New York Times bestselling author of Best Friends Forever and In Her Shoes, eoeSharp-tongued. . .a spot-on portrayal of the existential dilemmas of young adulthood.ee" Washington Post, "Sweet, Smart, and Funny"-Cosmopolitan.Com, "Fresh, Appealing'the Story Is at Turns Funny and Poignant."? --Booklist, "Fresh and funny and satisfying. A terrific book about sisters that actually made me laugh out loud. I was completely drawn into Lindsey's world and rooted for her from beginning to end." -- Jennifer Weiner, New York Times bestselling author of Best Friends Forever and In Her Shoes, "This story hits the ground running and keeps going...an engaging read that delivers" - The Free Lance-Star, "Sweet, Smart, and Funny" -- Cosmopolitan.Com, “Pekkanen's debut is heartfelt and richly drawn. With a delicate touch, she had me believing and sharing every laugh and every tear - it was a completely satisfying read. I look forward to more from this talented writer.” Beth Harbison, author of Hope in a Jar, "Pekkanen's debut is heartfelt and richly drawn. With a delicate touch, she had me believing and sharing every laugh and every tear - it was a completely satisfying read. I look forward to more from this talented writer."-- Beth Harbison, author of Hope in a Jar, "Sharp-tongued. . .a spot-on portrayal of the existential dilemmas of young adulthood." -- Washington Post, "Fresh and funny and satisfying. A terrific book about sisters that actually made me laugh out loud. I was completely drawn into Lindsey's world and rooted for her from beginning to end." — Jennifer Weiner,New York Timesbestselling author ofBest Friends ForeverandIn Her Shoes, "It's Warm, It's Whimsical, and It's a Winner." --The Courier Mail (Australia), "Pekkanen's wry voice and engaging characters-the bumbling parents are especially lovable-keep things fresh" - People ( 3.5 out of 4 stars), “Sharp-tongued. . .a spot-on portrayal of the existential dilemmas of young adulthood.” Washington Post, Eoefresh, Appealingethe Story Is at Turns Funny and Poignant.E E" Booklist
