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Since her parents' bitter divorce, Mclean and her dad, a restaurant consultant, have been on the move - four towns in two years. Estranged from her mother and her mother's new family, Mclean has followed her dad in leaving the unhappy past behind. And each new place gives her a chance to try out a new persona: from cheerleader to drama diva. But now, for the first time, Mclean discovers a desire to stay in one place and just be herself - whoever that is. Perhaps her neighbor Dave, an academic superstar trying to be just a regular guy, can help her find out. Combining Sarah Dessen's trademark graceful writing, great characters, and compelling storytelling, What Happened to Goodbye is irresistible reading.
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"Who hasn't ever wanted to reinvent themselves? Luckily for Mclean, she gets the chance everytime her dad moves her to a new city. She adopts a new name, a new personality and a new way to deal with the scandal that tore her family apart."
— Briana (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Dessen once again offers a substantive, well-crafted exploration of a teen’s life that will deeply satisfy her legions of fans.”
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“[Mclean]’s an entirely likable narrator, guiding readers through her story expertly…Readers will enjoy every minute they spend with her.”
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“Dessen delivers another cast of authentic, likable characters, struggling to make sense of the world.”
— Publishers Weekly
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Nominated as the ALA Best Book for Young Adults of 2012
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A New York Times bestseller
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Selected for the Summer 2011Indie Next List for Young Adults
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A USA Today bestseller
What Happened to Goodbye Listener Reviews
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" This book wasn't bad, it just didn't catch my attention very strongly. Probably more like 2.5 stars. It was a fun, easy book to welcome in summer - but I wouldn't pick it up again. "
— McKinzey, 2/13/2014 -
" I loved how she changed personalities, and then just had to stay true to herself! "
— Claire, 2/8/2014 -
" This book was so awesome. I loved how Sarah connected her character with Dave, and made a love connection. "
— Faith, 1/19/2014 -
" it wasnt as good as I thought it would be "
— Margaret, 1/5/2014 -
" I didn't wanna finish the book...... And typically I love almost any book so this was a shocker . It was sooooooo cliche and ridiculous and she met the guy in chapter two. I couldn't get past page 50. I only recommend this book if u wanna read something terrible for laughs ( which I do sometimes) I don't understand how this book is 400 pages seriously I am not reading any more of Sarah dessen's books "
— MiMi, 12/27/2013 -
" this made me want to read all books from sarah dessen. "
— Amadelle, 12/16/2013 -
" I loved it! The characters were so well developed!! "
— Laura, 12/3/2013 -
" This book is cute. A good teen novel on identity. I felt it was a bit lacking in some aspects and the ending seemed a bit rushed but overall it was a good read. I would probably read it again. "
— Rebecca, 11/29/2013 -
" sarah dessen is one if the most gifted writers ive ever read. her characters are fantastic her worlds believable. i felt so sorry for mclean i fell in love with dave and deb and i adored opal!! this is a must-read! "
— Tjala, 11/20/2013 -
" Thouroughly enjoyed it! Love Sara`s books, each and every one of them... "
— Clara, 11/12/2013 -
" I've been a sucker for Sarah Dessen books for years. This story turned out to be just as wonderful as her others. I certainly am always imagining moving closer to a beach in north carolina after reading one of her novels. "
— Taylor, 11/11/2013 -
" Is there a way to cry more?! This book keeps it so close to real life that it is real. I feel as though I know the characters. That they are here with me right now. No matter how hard you try, you will never find a book quite like this. "
— Courtney, 10/9/2013 -
" Some bits were a bit slow, and dragged out a bit - but I guess an author has to fill her book out! Very sweet story, lovely book to chill with! "
— Freefallen, 9/24/2013 -
" So far i have loved this book and that's alot to say when I have only read a couple a pages (10) and it has really caught my attention. "
— Grace, 8/30/2013 -
" I liked it, wasn't the worst book and wasn't the best book. But it was enough to keep me interested for 400 pgs and finish in a day. Worth the read. Sarah Dessen is an amazing author and The Truth About Forever is still my favorite book by her. "
— Tianna, 5/15/2013 -
" We moved all the time growing up so I totally related to the main character. "
— Kristi, 12/21/2012 -
" So I've got another favorite! Her books are always so amazing I just can't put them down. I've got to say one of my favorite things about this book are the cameos of characters from her other books, it's so fun. "
— Steph, 11/3/2012 -
" I should probably take a break from Sarah Dessen novels. I just can't stop reading them even if they are all kind of the same. If you like her books this one is the same. "
— Jacey, 2/3/2012 -
" I didn't like that there wasn't as much romance in this one. I'M A SUCKER FOR THAT STUFF THOUGH! So I might be biased. It felt more like "Here's a story a story about me and my dad. Oh, and I guess I met a boy." But overall it was still good. "
— Erin, 9/27/2011 -
" This was a good book. It wasn't the best Sarah Dessen novel, but I didn't dislike it. "
— Dawn, 7/12/2011 -
" A good read, especially for young adults. A heartwarming story of friendships, old and new, and family, before and after the heartbreak. A story of growing up and dealing with modern day coming of age issues. "
— Suzanne, 6/12/2011 -
" Loved it. It didn't unseat The Truth About Forever or Just Listen as my favourites, but it slid in right under with Along for the Ride as way up there. Sarah Dessen is the best at fully realized characters. "
— Erin, 5/25/2011 -
" I just couldn't fall in love with the characters in this book. It had a good message but there were some major issues that Mclean had that I just didn't feel were fully addressed. "
— Stacy, 5/24/2011 -
" Easy to read on the stair master. Enjoyed this. Good beach book. "
— Jami, 5/24/2011 -
" Not my favorite book by this author but still enjoyed the book. "
— Kim, 5/24/2011 -
" I love Sara's books but when u finished reading them u feel like you need more. "
— Carlota, 5/24/2011 -
" I always think of Sarah Dessen as the Elizabeth Berg for teens. "
— Mary, 5/23/2011 -
" Entertaining, as all Sarah Dessen novels. This is a story of a teenage girl whose parents' divorce causes her to reinvent herslf. "
— Lila, 5/22/2011 -
" It's been a good long while since I read a Sarah Dessen book. I don't know why. At least now I will have a good three or four books to binge on, now that I've recalled how awesome she can be. "
— Jenn, 5/21/2011 -
" An excellent book, on par with her others. I'm not sure she'll ever top "This Lullaby" though! "
— Tasha, 5/20/2011 -
" Sweet story about divorce and growing up. I loved the relatonship between Mclean and Dave. Not a very eventful book but lovely story. "
— Amanda, 5/20/2011 -
" Fulfillment of Sarah Dessen. <br/><3 <br/> "
— Sonia, 5/19/2011
About Sarah Dessen
Sarah Dessen is the author of more than a dozen novels, including What Happened to Goodbye, a New York Times bestseller. Her first two books, That Summer and Someone Like You, were made into the movie How to Deal. Her books are frequently chosen for the top-ten list for teens and young adults. She is the winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her contributions to young-adult literature and the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. She graduated with highest honors in creative writing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.