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The Disenchantments

Nina LaCour
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The Disenchantments

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012

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Nina LaCour

The Disenchantments

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

310

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

2010s

Topic
Publication Year

2012

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

780L

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Super Short Summary

In The Disenchantments by Nina LaCour, a young musician named Colby embarks on a summer tour across the Pacific Northwest with Bev, his childhood friend, and her band, The Disenchantments. As they navigate through performances and personal challenges, Colby confronts his future and the path he wishes to take after high school.

Bittersweet

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.0

9,312 ratings

59%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Disenchantments by Nina LaCour presents a heartfelt tale of friendship and self-discovery. Readers applaud its authentic character development and engaging narrative voice. However, some critique the plot's predictability. Overall, it’s celebrated for its emotional resonance and vivid portrayal of the transition into adulthood.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Disenchantments?

Fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower and Looking for Alaska will enjoy The Disenchantments by Nina LaCour. Readers who appreciate coming-of-age stories with themes of friendship, self-discovery, and music, set against a backdrop of a transformative road trip, will find this novel engaging and heartfelt.

4.0

9,312 ratings

59%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

310

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

2010s

Topic
Publication Year

2012

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

780L

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