![]() In a Goodreads review, one of my friends points out that some of the characters feel stock (the saintly sick girl, the rebellious sick girl, the young nice nurse, the old mean nurse, etc.). ![]() The conflicts are all interior ones, but Evvy's development as a character is still believable and poignant. The sanatorium setting is vividly portrayed. ![]() The writing is quietly elegant, and the story unfolds gracefully, holding my attention even as it (necessarily) lacks action. Personally, I don't think it's gold medal material, especially in such a strong year, but I think it's at least as good as Three Times Lucky and better than Summer of the Gypsy Moths. Sam gave it a rave review, and Kirkus and Horn Book reviewed it quite favorably as well, but no one else seems to be talking about it. If this year's committee has been casting about for neglected titles (as well they should be), Breathing Room may be up for discussion. Sometimes they show up in the Newbery pantheon (oh lovely When You Reach Me), but sometimes the committee looks further afield (Moon Over what?). ![]() A book gets a starred review or two, a word from the right blogger, and suddenly it's the It Girl of Publishing Year 2013. ![]()
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