Hold Still

De: Nina LaCour

Narrado por: Emma Galvin

The award-winning first novel from the bestselling author of We Are Okay. For fans of 13 Reasons Why.

In the wake of her best friend Ingrid's suicide, Caitlin is left alone, struggling to find hope and answers. When she finds the journal Ingrid left behind for her, she begins a journey of understanding and broadening her horizons that leads her to new friendships and first love. Nina LaCour brings the changing seasons of Caitlin's first year without Ingrid to life with emotion, honesty, and captivating writing.

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Praise for Hold Still:

YALSA Best Books for Young Adults (2010); 2010 William C. Morris Honor Book

“LaCour makes an impressive debut with an emotionally charged young adult novel about friendship and loss.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review**

“LaCour strikes a new path through a familiar story, leading readers with her confident writing and savvy sense of prose.” –Kirkus

“The book is written with honesty, revealing one's pain after the loss of a loved one.” –School Library Journal

“A fresh voice to the world of young adult literature.” –VOYA , starred review**

Excellant read

Would you consider the audio edition of Hold Still to be better than the print version?

Yes , because you really get into with this young lady is feeling.

What did you like best about this story?

I like that fact that you were able to see she grows from one sad ending of freindship to a happy beginning freindship in her life.

Which scene was your favorite?

I love the whole book

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When the two girls almost didn't become friends

An incredible, must-listen!!

Would you listen to Hold Still again? Why?

I was so drawn into the story by Emma Galvin's ability to narrate with emotion and to draw you into the story, that I've already listened to it twice!! You are taken through heartbreak, fear, anger and the recovery from grief in such a real way. I absolutely admire Emma Galvin's abilitly to make you feel each of those emotions......I am a BIG fan of her work and I hope to hear more from her soon!

What about Emma Galvin’s performance did you like?

Emma's voice is so expressive and her emotions are so genuine, that I picture her eyes full of tears when mine are and a smile on her face, when she has taken me to that place too. She is an incredibly talented young lady and I want to hear ANYTHING she's narrating. She takes you on the journey of the story with her........

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The moment in the theater when Ingrid's pictures were on the big screen, where Caitlyn took pictures of them......there were so many gripping and heart-wrenching moments. Please don't miss this read (listen)

A Moving Story of Love and Loss

What did you love best about Hold Still?

Hold Still is a story about a young woman who loses her best friend to suicide. Ingrid's suicide is linked to her battle with depression, and I appreciate that this book and its characters were not hung up on trying to understand *WHY* the suicide took place. Rather, the book gives credit where credit is due - depression is a serious illness and people who have it sometimes do terrible things to free themselves from the pain. Instead of focusing on why, we get to follow Ingrid's best friend through her first year without Ingrid - the good, the bad and the ugly. We get to watch her best friend and others (her parents, her teacher, her crush) try to accept that life must go on without her. Ingrid leaves a journal behind that helps to heal her loved ones even as it reveals the brutal reality of her depression.

Have you listened to any of Emma Galvin’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

There is nothing worse than listening to a young adult novel read by an adult trying to sound like a teenager. Some adult's voices are simply too mature to carry it off. A good example is the woman who narrated the Hunger Games series. I read the first book and developed my own idea of what Katniss sounded like, then I listened to the second and third book and the woman who read them was a real buzz kill. It was like listening to my mother attempt to portray Katniss.

Emma Galvin's voice, on the other hand, is perfect to portray a young adult. It has a youthful ring to it, balanced nicely by smart clarity as she reads. She has the ability to bring the characters to life without making them all seem the same. I rated Emma's performance higher than the story itself, and I believe I probably enjoyed this story more because Emma was the reader.

Any additional comments?

Overall, Hold Still was an enjoyable read. It is thoughtful without being too heavy. It is respectful the nature of depression. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in the impact of depression on teenagers, and the impact of suicide on those who are left behind.

Beautiful

This book was touching, honest, engaging, and hopeful. I thought it was going to be really sad, but it felt truthful to tragedy without letting tragedy consume it. I really enjoyed it.

Wow!

Nina LaCour is one gifted writer! I was instantly transfixed from the opening lines until the very end. You never know what you'll end up with in the YA genre but this is a definite must read. Emma Galvin was phenomenal in her reading as always and helped bring this book to life.