Because You'll Never Meet Me
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Oliver lives like a hermit in the woods in America, unable to visit the local town, make friends or even watch television, all because of his illness - an allergy that is so extreme it would kill him if he did.
Moritz lives in Germany in a small apartment with his adoptive father. He has no friends and hates going to school. He is so different from those around him that he is treated with a combination of disgust and hatred.
Despite their differences, when these two boys start writing to each other an unbreakable bond is formed. They find a comfort and understanding in the letters that allows them to divulge their deepest secrets, something that is only possible with a stranger. And they will always be strangers, because if these two boys ever met, one of them would die.
This is an exceptional book, told through a series of letters, sent over several months. Oliver is outgoing and optimistic, despite his situation, while Moritz despises everything around him. Two completely contracting characters who are both utterly endearing. The story is fascinating and unexpectedly exciting, as the protagonists draw closer to the truth of their shared history. A fantastic debut novel. Highly recommended.
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ghost, 28 April 2022
this might just be me and my experience but this book makes me so happy and that’s not even an exaggeration. my childhood best friend recommended the book a long time ago and when i read it, i realized we both kinda fit a character and that’s why he recommended jt tk me but now when i read it it just makes me so happy since were not friends anymore and it’s almost like it’s kinda what i have left anyways it’s a really well written book and always makes me happy to read so yeah<3>3>