Then, she receives a present from her older brother Hollis, who has been trekking around Asia: a picture of him at the Taj Mahal in a frame with the label “The Best of Times.” She feels inspired by Hollis’s adventurous spirit, for she has never traveled and can’t think of a picture of her that would qualify as The Best of Times. Raised to be an adult at a young age under her perfectionist parents’ influence, she missed out on numerous activities that most children experience, such as riding a bike.Īt the summer’s start, Auden plans to prepare for her first year at the prestigious Defriese University. Auden developed her insomnia due to her parents’ frequent arguments before they separated. This study guide refers to the 2009 hardcover edition published by Viking.Īuden West, the 18-year-old female protagonist, is an academically brilliant, introverted insomniac who has just graduated high school.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |