![]() The characters–comprising Rosie’s family and her support group of friends, neighbours and employers–are interesting and engaging enough to maintain my interest and give a balanced view about Rosie’s life. All in a comedic, universal plan (it seems) to prevent Alex and Rosie from getting back together. ![]() Despite this, there is never a dull moment nothing ever stays stagnant as page after page dishes up more interesting happenings, juicy conversations, friendship adventures and romantic curveballs. Yes, the book spans 44 years of Rosie’s and Alex’s life. Disclosed through a series of letters, e-mails, instant messaging, text messages and cards exchanged over the years among Rosie and other characters of the book, Love, Rosie manages to give us a complete picture of her life from age 7 to 50. The story of their friendship over the years is told mainly from Rosie’s point of view. Until Rosie gets pregnant at 18 and everything changes. Hence, distance comes between them as best friends and possible romantic interests for now, but not before making a pact to apply to colleges in the same city of Boston together. ![]() All up to the age of 17 when Alex has to move to the U.S. They don’t seem to need other good friends to spend time with or anyone else they can pour their hearts out to. They love to hang out with each other, tell each other everything and have decided they will be best friends for life. ![]() Rosie and Alex are classmates and the best of friends since they were 5 years old. ![]()
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