As a contrast to Bridge and Sherm’s relationship, Em and Patrick’s relationship suffers as a result of impulsive decision-making and peer pressure. Through their relationship, Bridge learns that becoming friends first is the best way to build a romantic partnership. After she meets Sherm, Bridge thinks she might like him a lot, but she can’t find the language to explain her feelings: “She was definitely not his girlfriend. As Bridge sees Em develop her first crush, her feelings about love become more complicated as she has not yet felt romantic love. Barsamian speaks about love through something she loves, but the metaphor is lost on Bridge. “Her mom had once told her that love was a kind of music.
Bridge first learns about love from her mom when she tries to complete her school assignment to define love. CRITICS HAVE SAID This memorable story about female friendships, silly bets, different kinds of love, and bad decisions is authentic in detail and emotion another Stead hallmark. Bridge and her friends learn that love is a spectrum in addition to romantic love, there are other forms of affection like love for family, friends, and oneself. : Goodbye Stranger (9781467604406) by Stead, Rebecca and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices.
In Goodbye Stranger, Stead presents a nuanced and complex narrative about love by weaving together a diverse cast of coming-of-age characters and exploring their experiences through three narrative voices.
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