![]() ![]() Most of the characters feel very authentic and human, with the little quirks that really make them feel alive. I love that the newspaper work isn't something in the background here at all it's in the forefront and Doktorski really delves into the process and the problems facing the newspaper industry today.Īs with How My Summer Went Up in Flames, I'm also largely impressed with Doktorski's characterization and writing. Writing obits makes her realize how important it is to truly live. Through her job at the newspaper, she discovers a passion she didn't realize she had - for writing and for life. Getting caught up in the mystery of the case against the mayor, who seems to be doing something illicit, Sam assists the actual reporters and does some amateur detective work. ![]() Sam has quite the work ethic, though that is in part due to her desire to avoid thinking about other things, like her problems with her best friend, boys, and college. In fact, she's much happier working late nights and crazy hours at the newspaper than dealing with other teens in high school. She doesn't get to do much but write obits and fetch coffee, but the excitement of the newsroom delights her. ![]() At 16 going on 17, she's got a summer job as a paid intern at the Herald Tribune. The best part, and what makes Famous Last Words stand out from the bulk of YA offerings is that t he main plot deals with Sam's job. ![]()
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