Imagine walking into high school and going to the school bulletin board that lists all the events going on during school and after school. But instead, since its homecoming week something else is plastered to the board. On the board is a 9 by 9 piece of paper ready to ruin someones life today. There are only a few words in size 140 font, and these words will make a detrimental impact in one girls life. Imagine walking up the the board and seeing your name in the column “UGLIEST,” and another girl cheering because her name is finally on the “PRETTIEST” side. What would you do? I read The List by Siobhan Vivian and it is a must read because it is relatable to our age group and life, it is shown in more than one perspective, and a lesson is taught throughout the book.
The List by Siobhan Vivian is book I would recommend reading when you’re in high school because it relates to maybe not all high schoolers lives, but it relates to many peoples life. A small thing that this book would relate to any high schooler is that its homecoming week. This is one of …show more content…
This book is a must read because it gives you so many feelings, and when you find out who wrote the list you will be shocked. Siobhan Vivian did a good job making it hard to guess who it could be. Imagine the feeling you get when you slide your finger across the paper to see your name typed under the “ugly” list. Imagine finding out who did this to you, how would you feel? “With trembling hands, she quickly finishes pinning the dress and puts it on . . . then she twists her hair up, adds a bit of lipstick. She gets ready without looking in the mirror . . . She doesn 't need to see herself. She already knows. She will never be pretty enough . . .”(page 234). This is my favorite quote because it shows how it could relate to a high school girl by reading this
The List by Siobhan Vivian is book I would recommend reading when you’re in high school because it relates to maybe not all high schoolers lives, but it relates to many peoples life. A small thing that this book would relate to any high schooler is that its homecoming week. This is one of …show more content…
This book is a must read because it gives you so many feelings, and when you find out who wrote the list you will be shocked. Siobhan Vivian did a good job making it hard to guess who it could be. Imagine the feeling you get when you slide your finger across the paper to see your name typed under the “ugly” list. Imagine finding out who did this to you, how would you feel? “With trembling hands, she quickly finishes pinning the dress and puts it on . . . then she twists her hair up, adds a bit of lipstick. She gets ready without looking in the mirror . . . She doesn 't need to see herself. She already knows. She will never be pretty enough . . .”(page 234). This is my favorite quote because it shows how it could relate to a high school girl by reading this