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Judy BlumeForever...
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1975A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Forever... by Judy Blume is a 1975 young adult novel that details 18-year-old Katherine's sexual awakening and evolving first love relationship with Michael, which ultimately ends as they prepare for college. Celebrated for its honest depiction of teenage sexuality, the novel explores themes such as the challenges of first love and the changing perspectives on love as people mature. Readers should be aware that this text contains sensitive topics, including sexual content, suicide, and pregnancy.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Judy Blume's Forever... is lauded for its honest portrayal of teenage love and sexuality, resonating with readers seeking realism in young adult fiction. Critics appreciate its frankness, though some argue that its straightforward approach may lack emotional depth. Overall, it remains a significant, if polarizing, milestone in adolescent literature.
Who Should Read Forever...?
A reader who would enjoy Judy Blume’s Forever... is typically a young adult navigating the complexities of first love and teenage sexuality. Fans of novels like S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders or John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars, which explore similar themes of adolescent experiences and relationships, would find this book engaging.
RecommendedReading Age
15-18yearsLexile Level
HL590LBook Details
Romance
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Realistic Fiction
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