Everything, Everything

This review originally appeared on my young adult book blog, herestohappyendings.com. This is one of those books that pretty much everyone has read by now, and for quite a while after it was released it was everywhere - it was talked about on Twitter and Instagram, promoted in bookstores and online, and reviewed on pretty much every blog I follow. Which kind of made me not want to review it for a while. I wasn't sure if I was even going to review it, considering the wonderful amount of praise it received, but I decided to anyway, because I really loved it. Madeline is seventeen years old, and she never leaves her house. Everything that she comes in contact with must be cleaned and decontaminated, so that potential germs and bacteria are kept away from her. This means she cannot go to a traditional school, she cannot spend time with friends, and she cannot do typical things girls her age do (go to the mall, etc.). If she needs medical attention, her doctors come to her. She even has a nurse who spends time taking care of her during the day, since her vitals must be monitored on a regular basis to make sure that she's staying healthy. When Madeline was a baby, she had a strange, life-threatening reaction, which led medical professionals to believe that she has a very rare condition that causes her to be allergic to the outside world, and all of the different particles, germs, dust...pretty much everything you can find outside that hasn't gone through the tried and true decontamination procedures that she has grown up with. Madeline's mother tries her best to make her life as normal as possible, from spending all the time with her she could want, playing games with her, watching movies with her, etc., to buying her anything she asks for, such as all the brand new books she could ever want to read. Madeline's father and older brother had died when Madeline was a baby - right before her diagnosis, so it's been just the two of them for years. One day, a new family moves in next door, and Madeline gets curious. She peeks out the curtain and sees a boy her age, and the more she watches him and his family, the more curious she becomes. Eventually the two begin talking on instant messenger and through e-mail, getting to know each other, and falling in love. Madeline will go to any lengths to spend time with him - even talking her nurse into letting him come over for a few minutes here and there so they can spend time together, despite the fact that he hadn't gone through all the medical precautions required to enter their home. Madeline's love for him and her curiosity about the world she cannot truly be a part of leads her to begin questioning her diagnosis...and her mother's judgement...and even causes her to do some reckless things, just so that she can feel normal for a little while. This is one of those books that truly deserved the hype that it received. It did something completely different than what's been done before - touching upon a disease that I haven't encountered in YA until now. The characters are so well written, especially Olly - and their relationship was sweet. It wasn't insta-love, either...they started off kind of not knowing whether or not they were going to like each other, and that turned into flirting...which led to them being completely in love by the end of the book. Everything, Everything was completely breathtaking and gripping. I couldn't wait to see what was going to happen next with Madeline, and between her and Olly. It had some light-hearted moments that were kind of funny, especially some of the interactions between her and Olly, but there were also some really deep parts that were hard to digest - especially the ending, which is something I would have never seen coming. It really surprised me, and I think that made the entire book that much more enjoyable. Nicola Yoon definitely has a way with words and knows how to craft a beautiful and well thought out story. I haven't read anything like this, but I know for a fact that she from now on will be on my list of must-read authors! The only complaint I have about this book is the fact that it was so good, it put me into a reading slump for like two weeks, because I couldn't imagine anything else at the time being as awesome as this book was! If you haven't read this one yet, I recommend that you get your hands on a copy and read it...and bring some tissues, because you'll need them!

“Life is a gift, don’t take it for granted.” There are some people in the world who would love to enjoy the little things in life, but are just not privileged enough to do so.The book, Everything Everything, written by Nicola Yun is about an 18 year old girl named Madeline. Madeline is different from the average 18 year old though. She has a really rare disease that makes her allergic to the world around her. She cannot even step outside for fear that she will die. This means that she has to stay inside all the time. Madeline has only been outside a few times in her life, but only before she was diagnosed with her disease. Her house is filled with air filters and equipment to keep any and all germs out. As a result, she is never exposed to the outside air and can stay healthy and alive. Her over-sanitary house is where Madeline spends all of her days, either reading, doing school work, or wondering what life is like outside of her four, lonely walls. The story begins in Madeline's house where the only people she knows are her mother and her nurse. Everyday, she does the same thing and nothing new happens, until one day when she sees a moving truck. Since nothing new ever happens, Madeline gets really excited. As the new neighbors are moving in, she watches them and imagines what it would be like to be outside meeting the new neighbors. Watching them becomes a favorite hobby of hers and, as a result, she picks up on their personalities. She grows fond of their teenage boy named Olly and wishes she could meet him. After a little while, she realizes that her bedroom window is directly across from his window. They begin communicating with one another from their windows, then move on to email. After they talk for a while, Madeline asks her nurse if she can meet Olly in person. This takes a lot of persuading, but her nurse eventually gives in. The first time they meet in person, Madeline’s life is changed. Once Olly goes home, Madeline begs her nurse to allow him to come back. Again, her nurse lets him come over. This time, they hold hands. The next time he comes over, they kiss. This is Madeline’s first kiss and something she never thought she would get to experience. This made her extremely happy and she definitely didn’t take this for granted. After Olly left, Madeline felt like a new person and decided she didn’t want to be scared anymore. She bought two plane tickets, walked out the door, found Olly, and left for the airport. The whole book revolves around one key point: don’t forget to appreciate the little things in life. Everyone can benefit from reading this book because many people , people go through life taking everything for granted. However, once the little things are gone, there is a realization that it’s good to appreciate things. Everything Everything really spoke to me. It engaged my emotions, and I could feel everything the characters were feeling because of the intense imagery the author used. The author also did a good job of keeping the right tone throughout the book. I liked how there weren't too many characters. The author also did a good job of making sure every character had a purpose. The book also had a really good flow to it, and wasn’t hard to follow at all. It also seemed perfectly complete and nothing was left out, and all of the loose ends were tied up. This book is a 10 out of 10, but it’s aimed mostly for teenage girls. Ultimately, Everything Everything is a forbidden love story between Madeline and Olly as well as Madeline and the Outside world. The only thing I would change about this book is the ending. The book ended so abruptly and I wish it went into a little more detail about what becomes of Madeline. Overall, the book is an excellent story and by far, one of the best I’ve ever read. I would definitely recommend the book for anyone who enjoys love stories with a unique plot.

amazing quality and really copy

Ho pianto tantissimo leggendo questo libro: all'inizio, durante e alla fine, perché separarmi dai personaggi è stato uno strazio. Storia ben pensata, costruita ancora meglio, con uno stile da cui staccarsi sembra impossibile. La svolta finale è un pochino prevedibile, ma ho comunque apprezzato tantissimo il modo in cui è stata raccontata la storia. Meravigliose anche le illustrazioni che danno un tocco in più al libro. L'inglese utilizzato non è difficilissimo, per un livello intermedio può andar bene, ma munitevi di dizionario perché incontrerete parole che non conoscete!

Muy bien libro y digerible para quienes estamos aprendiendo inglés.

i enjoyed every minute of it, i regret letting it stay in my bookshelf for months because once i opened it i knew it will be my favorite book, to the point i couldn’t read any other book for a while because it was just not good enough compares to Everything Everything it has an easy language and it also has a lot of drawings to let you understand, what a wonderful book.

Madeline Whittier is 17 years old and she does not go outside her home because she has Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, basically she is allergic to the world. However, new neighbours move into the house next door and Madeline spots a teenage boy called Olly. Follow Madeline as she looks out of her window and dreams of a life outside. Everything, Everything is a debut novel but you would never guess it because her writing is of such high quality and polished. I loved the format of this book, first person with a linear time scale. Madeline wonderfully describes her life to the reader so that we know what it is like to be trapped in her home and to fear the big, dangerous outside world. The story is so engaging and although told from a female perspective, blokes can so easily relate to it. There is a lot of romance here but it is not slushy or off-putting. The romance is soft and tender, drawing the reader in with hope. You can only wish for things to turn for the better with Madeline. I loved the philosophy weaved into this story. The dialogue shared with the reader leads to some wonderful quotes to take away with you… “Everything’s a risk. Not doing anything is a risk. It’s up to you.” “It’s not your fault. Life is a gift. Don’t forget to live it.” “You’re not living if you’re not regretting.” ...I thoroughly enjoyed reading Everything, Everything. Many people are finding it a challenge staying at home during the Coronavirus pandemic which makes this book extremely easy to relate to. I just wish that Mark Drakeford, First Minister of Wales would read this book and reconsider his decision to keep Wales stuck at home, lagging and trapped behind the rest of the UK, as most of Great Britain eases out of lockdown. Although this book is set in California, readers in lockdown around the globe can relate so easily to Madeline’s entrapment. Everything, Everything is basically a love story but with a lot more thrown in. It is a TOP CLASS read with a happy ending that gets 5 stars from me.