Look me in the eye, Audrey

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Look me in the eye, Audrey (English. Finding Audrey ) is Sophie Kinsella's first novel, which is not only addressed to adults, but also to young people. The English original was published in 2015 under the name " Finding Audrey" , published by Penguin . Anja Galic translated the book from the original into German and the publication took place at cbj .

The author is best known for her Shopaholic -Romanreihe, from the first book of the director JP Hogan was filmed.

What is special about the novel "Look into my eyes, Audrey" is that the author deals with a completely new topic. She deals with topics such as anxiety disorders in adolescents, overwhelmed parents and gaming in the virtual world.

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Audrey is a teenager with an anxiety disorder. She suffers from a social phobia, hardly goes outside and just hides behind her sunglasses. But when suddenly Linus, her brother's friend, shows up, it seems like she'll make it back into the real world.

Reviews

The novel, which is available in a UK and US version, in Italian and German, is very popular internationally:

  • Bravo Girl : "Super funny and romantic"
  • Berliner Zeitung : " Look me in the eye, Audrey , British bestselling author Sophie Kinsella has created an honest and heartwarming novel for young people about anxiety disorders and online addiction."
  • The Telegraph : "A sympathetic and sensitive treatment of a teenage girl overcoming chronic anxiety ... Her family are brilliantly drawn and her relationship with her brother's friend Linus is extremely touching, but it is the message of hope that resounds."
  • The Debrief: "Never underestimate Kinsella ... There are echoes of classic Judy Blume here and it's all just lovely."
  • The Lady: "Her compassionate, insightful take on what it's like to live with anxiety is an eye-opener, but her trademark lightness of touch and gentle humor make it hugely entertaining, too."
  • Daily Mail : "Emotional, captivating and ultimately uplifting - buy this for the teens in your life, as well as yourself."

literature

  • Sophie Kinsella, Anja Galić (translation): Look me in the eye, Audrey. cbj, Munich 2015. ISBN 978-3-570-17148-6

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Look me in the eye, Audrey. Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbH, accessed on November 9, 2016 .
  2. ↑ a b Look me in the eye, Audrey. Randomhouse Publishing Group, accessed November 9, 2016 .
  3. ↑ Summer reading list: 12 books to take on holiday with your family . In: The Telegraph . ( telegraph.co.uk [accessed November 9, 2016]).
  4. ↑ 5 Chick Lit Books That Are Actually Good To Take Away On Holiday. In: The Debrief. Retrieved November 9, 2016 .
  5. ↑ Melonie: Book Reviews: June 12. In: www.lady.co.uk. Retrieved November 9, 2016 .
  6. ↑ CHICK LIT . In: Mail Online . ( dailymail.co.uk [accessed November 9, 2016]).