Tell Me Three Things By Julie Buxbaum
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Discover “Tell Me Three Things” by Julie Buxbaum
If you’re searching for a captivating young adult novel that resonates with themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery, “Tell Me Three Things” by Julie Buxbaum is a must-read. This engaging paperback, released on March 14, 2017, by Ember, invites readers aged 12 to 17 into the compelling life of its protagonist as she navigates life’s complexities. With 352 pages full of relatable experiences, this book is designed for readers in grades 7 to 9.
Key Features and Benefits
- Engaging Storyline: The novel follows the journey of a teenage girl coping with grief, change, and the challenge of starting anew. It grips readers right from the first page.
- Relatable Characters: Buxbaum paints realistic characters that teens can connect with, fostering empathy and understanding of crucial life situations.
- Quality Writing: Julie Buxbaum’s eloquent writing style makes the book not only enjoyable but also an excellent resource for improving reading skills.
- Perfect for Young Readers: Designated for ages 12-17, the book features accessible language and themes relevant to its audience.
- Compelling Themes: Friendship, love, and self-identity are central themes that resonate with many youths today, making it a perfect gift for young adults and teens.
- Dimensions and Specs: With a weight of 11.2 ounces and dimensions of 5.38 x 0.75 x 8.25 inches, this paperback is easy to handle and fits perfectly into a backpack.
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Readers rave about “Tell Me Three Things,” with many highlighting its authentic portrayal of teenage life. Positive reviews frequently mention the emotional depth of the story and the relatability of the characters. Users also appreciate how Buxbaum addresses important topics in an understanding manner, allowing readers to reflect on their own experiences.
However, some critics have pointed out that certain plot points might feel predictable to seasoned readers of the genre. Despite this, the overall reception remains overwhelmingly positive, showcasing the book’s appeal to its intended audience.
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In summary, “Tell Me Three Things” by Julie Buxbaum is a wonderfully engaging read for young adults and teens. With its relatable characters and compelling storyline, it offers a meaningful exploration of friendship and self-discovery. Ensure you compare prices across varying suppliers to secure the best deal.
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Tell Me Three Things By Julie Buxbaum Reviews (7)
7 reviews for Tell Me Three Things By Julie Buxbaum
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Olaf58 –
Me encantó TODO
Colleen –
Sometimes in life, you come across a book that is just so good and leaves you smiling for hours after you read it, and Tell Me Three Things is a book like that my friends. And because of that, my actual review is going to be littered with spoilers, so read at your own risk!
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Our story starts with Jessie, who’s just moved to California from Chicago because her dad remarried after her mom died, receiving an email from Somebody Nobody (or SN for short) offering her help and advice to settle into her new school. SN is sweet, thoughtful, and intriguing, and soon they leave their email conversation behind and begin IMing. SN knows who Jessie is, but Jessie has no idea who SN is. As she deals with coping with her mom’s death, moving across the country, her new stepmother and brother, and dealing with being the new kid, she also tries to discover the identity of SN. Will the identity be obvious to you, the reader? Yes. Of course. This is YA, not rocket science. And if you have an issue with knowing the ending before it happens, then this genre isn’t for you. Just like if you have issues with “lots of girl-on-girl hate” as multiple reviews called it, then YA probably isn’t the genre for you. She’s 16. And has runs in with mean girls who call her names in class and trip her so hard she bruises her face. So yeah, Jessie isn’t Gem’s biggest fan. Shock-er.
I loved how real the issues were in this book, and how well written the teens were as they dealt with them. It seems to be a trend in YA to have more explicit scenes (which I am so not a fan of), but the way that sex was handled in this book was more realistic (still not 100% necessary for the plot, but whatevs). It was raw, it was confusing, it was… everything it would be if 2 16 year olds are discussing it – which, fyi it’s Jessie and her best friend Scarlett discussing if Scarlett should have sex with her new boyfriend, and one of Jessie’s new friends discussing her experience. Jessie seemed to have this air of maturity about her as she discussed sex with the various friends and in how she handled coping with her mother’s death. It’s definitely a tear jerker topic, but the author handles it oh-so-perfectly.
I adored the character development. On Jessie’s quest to discover SN’s identity and adjust to new life in CA, she meets 2 new girlfriends (one, per SN’s suggestion) and 3 boys. Unlike other reviewers have suggested, there really isn’t a love triangle here. Jessie begins to fall for SN, thinks rando Caleb could be SN, starts to like Ethan after they pair up for an English assignment, and starts to maybe, kind of, sort of form an awkward friendship with Liam. She obviously sees SN in everyone, and uses any small clue to try and guess his identity. So again, yes the identity of SN is obvious to the reader (or at least, it’s obvious that it’s not Caleb), but that’s not really the point.
The point is to follow a girl through her story, and the author does a brilliant job at steering us through it. The characters, the insecurities, the texting and emailing, it was all just so good!
I loved the three things SN and Jessie would share back and forth! Such a cute way to get to know someone new (and then fall for them). I loved the bond that was forged between SN and Jessie, Jessie and her new friends, and Jessie and the new boys. I loved the back and forth of Jessie’s feelings as she tried to discover who SN really is. I even loved the awkwardness of all three of the potential SNs showing up when she was finally meeting him. I felt Jessie’s nerves as she’s trying to get out of answering Liam’s question and graple with disappointment thinking he’s the SN she’s been falling for. I felt Ethan’s panic as he realizes what took place right before he arrived and tries to save the situation before Jessie answers. I loved it. It was done so well.
Pretty much the only thing I did not love about this book was the ending. It was poetic and perfect, and exactly what the story called for. I just happen to be very selfish and would like more. Like, a lot more. An epilogue would’ve been nice, but another 2 or so chapters would’ve been better. I want to know more! I want to see more! I want to see Jessie and Ethan both get a happy ending beyond just their first, sweet kiss. What’s the real beef the boys have? What happens to Ethan’s mom? How does the meeting of the parents go? What about school? Do things get better for Jessie now that she’s with Ethan and officially not interested in Liam? Can I just get a liiiiiitle bit more time with them as a couple? Pretty, pretty puh-leaseeeee? I swear I would still walk away with a satisfied smile on my face.
(As a side note, her English teacher really bothered me as a young teacher myself. Everyone can hear Gem coughing her insults and the teacher never once says, “Enough”? Like… okay…? It made me cringe. Some obviously gets tripped in her class, and she asks not the tripper, but the trip to stay behind and talk to her? No, no, no, no. No. And then the way she talked to Jessie the first time… ugh. I’m glad she apologized, but like, lady, come on.)
Bottom line is this: it’s a story that deals with some heavy topics, and it handles them really well. It’s also a book that just plain nails being YA literature. It is sweet, and raw, and authentic. I highly recommend it. To you, to my girlfriends, and to my students.
minikawa –
The story is typical YA. It is written from Jessie’s POV, the lead character. Her dad remarried and they ended up moving to sunny LA where her rich stepmom and stepbrother lives. She left her bestfriend Scar and the rest of her life in Chicago. New school (entirely different from her old one). New people (full of rich kids). New friends? Hopefully. Pretty girl who doesn’t think she’s hot. Has issues with her dad for moving to LA without consulting her. Then come the knight and shining armor to save the day, or should I say knights since there are two of them? One anonymous and one irl (in real life for you). The guesswork on who SN is is not really much of a work for the reader. I think the moment Jessie tried to guess and guessed miserably wrongly is the moment I closed the book (or turned off my Kindle to be precise) and decided to sleep (just so you know, I started reading this before going to sleep and I ended up sleeping at around 60% of the book). It is too cliche for me. Nevertheless, I must go on and finish the book the next day because while the plot is not really a surprise, the writing is really good. Plus I really want Jessie to know SN already and for them to have a happily ever after (I’m a sucker for HEAs).
Similar with Jessie, I also prefer writing over talking, so the emails/IMs/texts between the characters are so fun to read. I find re-reading the conversations again and again and again. The use of uncommon words are effortlessly molded in the conversations and I did really look up the meaning a number of times (innuendo, trope, equivocally?, etc.). The poetry discussions – while I don’t really get it, is interesting. I might read The Waste Land one of these days even if just the first paragraph and really try to understand what it means. I may even read a book by Gertrude Stein. A rose is a rose is a rose.
The friendships, the relationships, the dad/daughter issues, are all nicely closed and solved in the book (HEAs, yey!). I can imagine them going on with their lives after the book stronger, together and braver.
The characters are also so well developed that I understand why Ethan acts strange or why Jessie is insecure, the same with the rest of the characters – Theo, Scar, dad, stepmom.
How it made me feel:
Overall, this book pulls the right strings and leaves me feeling happy and giddy for them and congratulating them for a life well lived. For letting kismet take over. For taking chances. For knowing who they are and not caring what other people think. For getting to know and being comfortable with each other before actually falling in love. For experiencing death of a loved one but powering through it. For accepting the pain and moving on. For knowing when to say sorry and to speak up even if it is uncomfortable.
Jessie is Jessie is Jessie.
Ethan is Ethan is Ethan.
Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ (5/5)
Comparisons:
Tell Me Three Things (TMTT) is much like Anna and the French Kiss (ATFK) but with a deeper issue to deal with since there is death or maybe not since Etienne’s mom is also suffering from cancer in ATFK. I find TMTT more believable or relatable since Etienne’s father is just impossibly worst in ATFK and there’s no such character in TMTT. Jessie and Anna are a bit the same in the sense that they both don’t know they’re hot although come to think of it, Jessie doesn’t have that one passion in life unlike Anna who wants to be a film critic. Etienne and Ethan are both contender for the best book boyfriends but we didn’t see much from Ethan since he is mostly on the behind the scenes life of Jessie.
ATFK gave me more butterflies in my stomach while TMTT gave me peace, satisfaction and hope. I’m not sure if I am saying this because TMTT is the latest book I read or not but in any case, I love both books and both of them will be here in my heart of hearts.
J –
BUY IT RIGHT NOW OMG SUCH A GOOD BOOK
If you’ve ever read “my heart and other black holes” you will LOVE this book. Sometimes it’s easy to predict the ending of a book but this one kept your mind invested until the end!!!!🤍🤍
stephanie –
Good story.
Oran –
Alles super gelaufen. Es gab keine Komplikationen alles gut gelaufen
Oran –
Un peu déçue de l’état du livre avec les coins abîmé et le coup de crayon sur le livre mais bon c’est juste du petit détail 🙂