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| The cover of Likewise |
One of the most profound pleasures of following an
artist is seeing a talent develop in unforeseen ways. I have written previously
about the high school chronicles of Ariel Schrag, and it almost pains me to come
to the end with Likewise because it
means there will be no more. Like all great conclusions, it is bittersweet
simply because it exists. Ostensibly about Ms. Schrag’s senior year of high
school, it also chronicles her growth as a person and an artist. It is one of
the best books I’ve read so far this year, and is no less powerful for being
seven years old.
