Book Review: Forever

 Book Review: Forever by Judy Blume

1. Blume, J. (2015). Forever. Macmillan Children’s. ISBN 1481414437

‌2. Plot Summary

Forever is a coming of age novel that features the experiences of two young people who are in love. This story encompasses their first sexual experience and all of the happenings that come along with that. The main characters Katherine and Michael connect their experience to Forever. As the story develops Katherine questions what Forever means and if it is possible.  

 3. Critical Analysis

This book is a showcase of young adult literature. The theme of this book is young love and how that develops into sexuality. This is such a wide reaching topic that most people have experienced. Judy Blume is masterful with the way she develops the characters and endears them to you. This novel is so relatable as it features moments of love and excitement but also disappointment and doubt. This book is recommended for students from grades 9 to 12.

4. Awards

A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021)

5. Connections

This book would be a good recommendation to a young person at the right time. A lot parents have a hard time talking to their kids about sex and sexuality. This could be a book for both student and kid to read to open up discussions.

Students could study Judy Blume as an author study. Other books that would be good to read alongside this book would be: Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret and Summer Sisters.  

Book Review by Barbara Jean Thompson