After going through the first 4 books with Marcus as such as mystery, it was really fascinating to get inside his head and get his side of the story. The dual POV's in third person was a really refreshing departure from the journal style of the early books and I found it a much easier read.
The section of strictly dialogue was impressive and incredibly enjoyable. I felt like I was actually witnessing a conversation, rather than just reading about it. The haiku portion was comical on its own and I really enjoyed it as well. It was a nice throwback to earlier JD. I think the different styles throughout really made this book what it is.
I actually really liked and sympathized with Jessica in this installment, which is a difference from the first 4 in which she pretty much drove me crazy. Her growth and maturity really showed and made her much easier for me to like.
All-in-all I was very happy with this conclusion and am glad to finally have some closure for these characters.
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I loved that Marcus had been pining for Jessica since their split, and it made me love him more than I had in any of the others books. I'm still no Marcus Flutie junkie, but I understood his appeal a little more after this book.
And THANK GOD Jessica came to terms with her love for Marcus. I think it was important that she come to grips with it on her own and it made it even more believable.
A great ending.
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I definately enjoyed the Jessica Darling series. I agree, this book makes the whole Marcus thing clearer!
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