Speed of Life by Carol Weston, 329 pages. Sourcebooks, 2017. $16.99
Language: R (56 swears, 0 “f”); Mature Content: PG13; Violence: PG
BUYING ADVISORY: MS, HS – OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Death is unavoidable, but you aren’t supposed to have to deal with your mother dying while you’re in middle school. Nevertheless, that is Sofia’s reality. As Sofia navigates this new world without her mother—and everything her mother would have done and would have said when her dad seems to be clueless—Sofia learns that not all change is bad, even when it is unexpected.
Speed of Life is about how life continues to change without regard for time. Sofia goes through challenges that we all have to face at some point, and I found myself relating to this 15yo, even though I thought I had moved passed those days. Self-doubt, family problems, and making difficult decisions in general are real struggles at every age and reading Sofia’s story gave me comfort regarding my own problems. Also, I love Sofia’s unique comparisons and epiphanies that help her (and me) find solutions and peace.
Reviewer: Carolina Herdegen
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