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    Just Listen: No pienses ni juzgues, solo escucha

    By Sarah Dessen

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    Annabel Green es la chica que lo tiene todo. Al menos ese es el papel que interpretaba en el anuncio de unos grandes almacenes. Pero en este nuevo curso, es la chica que no tiene nada: ni mejor amiga, porque Sophie no quiere saber nada de ella euros ni paz en casa, ya que los trastornos alimenticios de su hermana mediana mantienen en vilo a toda la familia euros ni nadie con quien sentarse a comer en el colegio. Hasta que conoce a Owen Armstrong: intenso, obsesionado con la música y decidido a decir siempre la verdad, sin importarle las consecuencias. Con la ayuda de Owen, quizá Annabel encuentre el valor de afrontar lo que de verdad ocurrió la noche en que Sophie y ella dejaron de ser amigas.
    LanguageEspañol
    PublisherMaeva Ediciones
    Release dateMar 29, 2012
    ISBN9788415120643
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    Just Listen: No pienses ni juzgues, solo escucha
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    Sarah Dessen

    Sarah Dessen is the number one New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen novels for teens, which have received numerous awards and rave reviews. Her books have been published in over thirty countries and have sold millions of copies worldwide. She currently lives in North Carolina with her family.

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    • 5/5
      any sarah dessen book is worth ready, just another great one to add to the list.
    • 5/5
      When events at a party at the beginning of the summer leave Annabel suddenly without her best friend, she dreads going back to school alone. She won't talk about what happened, and honestly has enough going on with her sister Whitney struggling with anorexia, and her mom still fragile after a bout with depression. Then she becomes friends with Owen, who's always listening to music and encourages Annabel to say what she really thinks.Just Listen could so easily be an "issue" book with a point to be made, but while it touches on a lot, that never overwhelms the story of Annabel's growth, her acceptance of herself, and dealing with both interpersonal conflict and what happened at that party in May. I love Owen, the kid who had to go through anger management but resolves never to tell a lie. Annabel's family morphs and changes too, as she learns to see her sisters and parents in a new light and each of them grows over the course of the story. The dynamics among them rang true and were never heavy-handed. This was the first Sarah Dessen book I ever read and still among my favorites.
    • 4/5
      Just Listen This was a much better book than I expected. The way it handled serious issues was careful and deliberate.
      Trigger warnings for rape and sexual assault.
      Given the description on the book page, I wasn't really prepared for what I found in this book. As mentioned above, the issues were handled with great care. While rape was at the center of the story, it also has mention of and dealings with eating disorders but never blames the victim. Owen is important, but I felt like this description inflates his importance. I expected a bit of a rom-com type story where Annabel's life isn't perfect but her problems aren't quite being the victim of a violent crime, you know what I mean?
      Yes, her life wasn't perfect before the rape either and that's obvious from it's first mention, but that's not the point either. Owen is also not an "Edward" like figure as the description also led me to believe. Maybe it's just my own misguided interpretation but I feel like "intense" is one of the words used in yound adult stories to denote a boy who turns your life upside down and then is borderline abusive in some way. Owen is absolutely wonderful and his version of intensity is more the insistence of honesty and his level of comfort in his own skin than the way he broods or tries to control her life, neither of which are things he does.
      I loved absolutely every character, except one, of course. They all worked well to propel Annabel's character growth. It was well paced and I enjoyed both the family drama and the school drama, especially the work they worked together to prompt Annabel to act. I thought it presented a great narrative for how such events come into being and how people respond to them.
      I borrowed the audiobook from the library, which is read by Jennifer Ikeda. She's a fantastic narrator, having won a few awards for it already.
    • 5/5
      Annabel Greene is the girl who has everything, or at least she plays one on TV. When the commercial she features in starts popping up on TV screens, Annabel feels like she couldn't be less like the smiling girl in the pictures who is having the perfect high school experience. Instead, something happened during the summer that she can't talk about, that is the talk of the school, that has sent all her best friends packing to avoid becoming a social pariah like Annabel. Things are no better at home where her mother is struggling with depression, her middle sister is recovering from anorexia, and Annabel has no choice but to maintain the facade to keep her precarious family's boat from rocking.Instead of letting the truth out, Annabel is limping through her senior year friendless and sick with worry. That is, of course, until she meets the guy. Owen Armstrong's not exactly a social butterfly either. He's got kind of a frightening reputation for anger and a habit of always using his headphones to block out the world, but it turns out broody, honest to a fault Owen is the only one who can rescue Annabel from her own act and help her tell the truth, even to herself.There is definitely something special about a Sarah Dessen book. It's not that I relate terribly much to her trying-to-be-perfect teenage main characters or expect that an unexpected guy will always come to the rescue when life goes south. However, Dessen does a great job of turning a "perfect" untouchable girl into a normal person with normal problems whose life isn't as great as it seems. Annabel's life, in ways, is perfectly typical, filled with sisters who are rivals; loving, if distracted, parents; and a childhood friend or two who got dropped along the way. It's that true-to-life high school experience that really helps Dessen's characters jump off the page and become truly lovable.The romance that brings an unlikely couple together is satisfying, but more importantly serves as a way to draw out Annabel's character and her coming of age story. Admittedly, Dessen books have a bit of a formula to them, but I think it's a great formula, and when Annabel finally comes to terms with her secrets, I was crying right along with her. Just Listen is a touching, satisfying romance with a musical bent and a main character who is learning just how much the truth can set her free.
    • 5/5
      I really enjoyed this book. The plot takes off right away and the characters are really well developed. I thought the story felt fresh. It deals with some not-so-easy topics - but in a way that is serious enough without being disturbing.
    • 5/5
      In my quest to become more familiar with YA fiction, I turned to my coworkers who suggested that I read Sarah Dessen, specifically this novel. Contemporary YA is usually hit-or-miss for me, especially since I don't care for romance which seems to be a requirement for YA nowadays.This book surprised me. I really, really enjoyed it. In fact, I read it over the course of two days and at times had to physically pull myself away from the book because, oh, you know...I had to eat. Or sleep. Or whatever.Annabel Greene is a high school student, a local model, and a pariah at school because of an incident that happened at a party earlier that summer. (We don't find out until later what it is, but if you've read the book Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, that'll give you a good idea as to what's going on.) She finds solace in her new friend, Owen, who teaches her valuable lessons about music and honesty, and helps her confront the truth of what happened that summer.YA doesn't always work for me because I'm not always able to approach the story from a teenager's perspective, but this wasn't an issue for Just Listen. Maybe it was because I could relate to Annabel's character, maybe it was the writing style, and maybe it was a little bit of both. But I found myself transported back to my own high school days (for better or for worse), and I was able to leave my adult perspectives behind. There's a romantic subplot, but it doesn't take over the entire story.There are a ton of appeal factors that make Just Listen a great suggestion for a wide range of readers: writing that does not feel dated, a significant subplot revolving around eating disorders, an honest portrayal of friendship during the high school years, romance, a positive ending, and a universal message about conflict and honesty.I debated on the rating for this book - although it's not what I would consider a stunning novel, it captured my attention so thoroughly that giving it anything less than five stars felt unfair. I knew Sarah Dessen was a popular author with our teen patrons, but now I have a concrete understanding of why her novels are so popular, and I'll likely read another one in the future.Readalikes:Speak - Laurie Halse Anderson. The writing is more experimental and poetic than in Just Listen, which employs a more traditional style. But the plots are very similar and teens who connected strongly with Just Listen will likely feel the same way about Speak.OCD, The Dude, and Me - Lauren Roedy Vaughn. Both protagonists find themselves ostracized from their classmates at the beginning of the school year, but are able to rise above their situations with the help of an unusual friendship. Both novels ultimately end on a positive note, and both realistically portray high school life.Novelist also offers these authors as readalike suggestions for Sarah Dessen fans: Jenny Han, Sara Zarr, and Robyn Schneider. All of these authors write female-centered YA fiction that focus on complex characters, romance, and adolescent issues.
    • 5/5
      This is the first Sarah Dessen book I've read, and I can't believe I haven't read this before now. This was such a beautifully constructed book. I loved the characters, and I felt I really connected with them. And I loved those two words "Just Listen" that the book revolves around (obviously). It made me think. It's amazing what you will hear if you just listen.
    • 5/5
      Wasn't my favourite Dessen, as I had just read The Truth About Forever, a far superior novel, but still, its a great book.
    • 3/5
      I wasn't that interested in the beginning, it felt like the novel was going to be pretty shallow and predictable. However, the main character grew on me. I could relate on several levels with Annabel and really wanted her life to improve. The second half of the book was much better and made it a good read. I was disappointed about the "Just Listen" tape when I found out Owen's reaction. I would give this book 3 1/2 stars.
    • 4/5
      I always seem to read a Sarah Dessen book at the right time in my life. I read "Along For the Ride" right after I had my daughter. If you've had the opportunity to read "Along for the Ride" you will understand why this is so significant.

      However, this is a review for "Just Listen" which I actually liked better than "Along for the Ride."

      The story focuses on Annabel Greene, a high school girl who happens to be a model and appears to have the "perfect life". She is the youngest of three sisters and goes out of her way to please the people around her even if that means not telling the complete truth. She doesn't want to hurt the people around her and avoids conflict. She goes through a very personal event that leads her to question her actions/inactions.

      This really resonated with me. I too have dealt with an extreme need to please the people around me to the point where it's a fault. I saw my teenage self in Annabell in many ways and understand why this can be a bad thing. It's something that I want to address with my daughter.

      As I side note, I LOVE Whitney she was my favorite character in the entire story.
    • 4/5
      There is a saying "the grass is always greener on the other side" and that was kind of the situation with this book. This book isn't bad, I just was forced into reading only two books at a time, because in the words of Mr.Bronson "juggling three books is just too much to handle," and I would rather read the other books that I'm reading. I personally think I could do it, but Mr. Bronson is my teacher and I have to oblige to his rules. I have been reading this book for awhile and it is interesting, it's just not as interesting as the other books that i'm reading. I'm not dropping this book because it's a bad book. I would actually recommend it to someone who likes girly books. I would give this book 3 1/2 stars.
    • 4/5
      Anabel is a social pariah who through a series of events manages to befriend another social pariah Owen. They bond over his love of music, and she is taken in by his complete honesty. Through this friendship she is able to work through issues in her own life.
      I would not have picked this book to read if it wasn't for the summer reading program at the library, but I did end up enjoying it.
    • 4/5
      Rated 4, not for literary merit but for well accomplished didacticism. The writing is very simple, I'd rate it at a 12 year old level, but the sexual content maybe tends it toward older teens. The way it treats communication and trust, though, is just perfect. I can see many girls benefitting from the story.
    • 4/5
      This is the fifth Sarah Dessen book I've read in around two weeks and I am still greedily gobbling them up! They're easy reads, with characters that are easy to relate to and easy to identify with. Annabel is a girl who to the outside world appears popular and confident, but in reality, that is not the case. There is a dark shadow in her past, something that split her friendship with Sophie and pushed her into the life of an outsider. Her friendship with Owen, a fellow recluse and a teen with a troubled past of his own, must force her to face up and finally, hopefully speak the truth that has kept her captive so long.

      Another thing I love about these books is that they interlink in small ways - mainly location, with the occasional cameo from previous protagonists - not doing anything, not even been more than just wallpaper, but it just feels like a nice little touch for people like me who have read so many in such a short period of time.

      The language in this book is a little coarse, as in many of her novels, and there are some quite nasty sexual connotations.
    • 5/5
      I really like this book, I like owen he sounds really cute!
    • 5/5
      I love this book recommend it for teens no younger due to the fact of the topic witch is not exactly appropriate for kids
    • 5/5
      Absolutely loved it. >>insert gushing here<<
    • 5/5
      I'm a huge fan Sarah Dessen. Her stories and characters always have a real feeling to them. It's so easy to put yourself in the story like your there. This storie covers some sensitive issues both social and personal. I cried a couple times while reading this book. The end is left open to possibilities. Making you want more. Love her books. I definitely recommend this book.
    • 5/5
      I'm totally overwhelmed after reading this book. I cried because I am like Annabel who likes to hide what's inside her. But, as the book says, silence is so freaking loud.

      "There comes a time when the world gets quiet and the only thing left is your own heart. So you'd better learn the sound of it. Otherwise you'll never understand what it's saying." Well, this quote, I like it.
    • 3/5
      A student of mine has been begging me to read a Sarah Dessen book all year. I buy them at the Scholastic Book Sales, because the covers look like they might be the type of book my girl students would like, but I've never actually read any.

      And since the school year is almost over, I owed it to my student to read one before she's not my student any more. I think part of why I didn't want to read it was simply because of the volume of books she's written--on par with Lurlene McDaniel or Nicholas Sparks--and we all know someone dies in all of their books. So, spoiler alert: no one dies in this book. But it is a well-written story and once I got about 100 pages in, I couldn't put it down.

      So I'll probably be reading more of her books...
    • 4/5
      Believable characters. MVP was Mallory. Also, LOVED how Dessen weaved characters from other books into this. *waves at Remy & Dexter*
    • 3/5
      This was a nice story, but nothing startling. Annabelle, the main character, was not a strong protagonist, in fact there were many times I wanted to shake her for being so weak. However, Owen I loved. He was so good and intense, and perfect for Anabel. There were a number of issues in this book, typical of Dessen, but the plot was rather slow moving in places. However, girls looking for a more serious book will still enjoy this one.
    • 4/5
      Originally posted at The Wandering Fangirl.While reading other reviews for this book on Goodreads and seeing the complaints that it seemed too much like Sarah Dessen’s other works, I got the feeling her books are the same as John Green’s for me: your first John Green book is the best John Green book you’ll read*. This was my first Sarah Dessen book, and it was fantastic.Just Listen deals with a plethora of teen issues, from anger management and social ostracism to eating disorders and the big event that happens to Annabel that you can figure out before the reveal if you just think about it for two seconds. But it does it in such a way that it not only feels fresh, but has an impact as well. I felt for Annabel more than I have for a contemporary heroine in a long time, and a large part of that was probably because there was much more to her life than a boy, and the boy doesn’t solve all her problems. I LOVED that most of the story focuses on Annabel’s relationships with her various family members, and that Owen (insert dreamy sigh here) isn’t everything. Yes, he does help her open up again and plays a large part in her moving forward, but ultimately, every good and bad decision, every emotional growth spurt is up to Annabel. She earns every moment.I really want to read more Sarah Dessen books, but I don’t want her to become a John Green to me. I’m waffling on what to read next.*So many of the same witty teens, so much of the same maturity, all with the same unique way of looking at the world. Looking for Alaska was my first and favorite.
    • 4/5
      During a party at the end of the school year, Annabel finds herself in a precarious situation. It causes her to be ostracized and she does not look forward to school beginning in the Fall. If the storyline sounds familiar, you have probably read Speak (Anderson). Don't let that deter you from picking this up. They may have the same message, but they are different.Just Listen goes beyond the thoughts of her main character and delves into her family and friends as well. Dessen's characters experience the struggles, joys, hopes and disappointments that life can bring within pertinent topics. They were so realistic and well-developed that you can't help but like and care about them. Young adults could greatly benefit from the many messages that are brought to light. I thought this was a very good read. Dessen's work is on my radar. (4/5)Originally posted on: Thoughts of Joy
    • 3/5


      I HAVE AN EXAM TOMORROW WHAT AM I DOING

      Anyway. I find Annabel frustrating at times, because she's holding out so much stuff and keeping to herself. Owen is a great guy though.

      I just didn't really feel any kind of chemistry in this book. And I just read it through, nothing more. I haven't connected with it or something. But I do appreciate Annabel's family story. It was the best thing in this book—the bond the sisters shared. It wasn't the music or Owen and Annabel or the thing with Will Cash or Sophie or the modelling or the anger management stuff. So much happened within the walls of their glass house.

      First book read this 2013!
    • 4/5
      This isn’t my favorite Dessen novel. It was good, but I walked away from it feeling like something was missing for me. I wanted more of. . .something but I can’t quite put my finger on what was missing.

      From the get-go I was completely immersed and sucked into this glimpse into a little corner of our world that Dessen provided. She has this incredible ability to share so much with so little. Only a few pages in and you can’t help but feel the dread and nerves that Annabel is feeling as she pulls up to the first day of school. All Dessen has to say is, “I’d had over three months to get ready to see Sophie. But when it happened, I still wasn’t ready.” There is barely anything there but I can already tell that shit hit the fan a little over three months ago and Annabel has been avoiding the inevitable fallout.

      I wish this book featured Annabel’s family more. It just seems to me that there was some real potential for more of a focus on sisters and family coming together. There were some moments where that was demonstrated, but because there was this other storyline going on with Annabel and Owen and that night with Cash, those moments just weren’t as complete as I had hoped. For example, Whitney gets up at an open-mic night and shares this story from her childhood, but there was never any discussion between the sisters after that. Thinking about my own sister if one of us had shared something like that and how we felt on a stage it would have led to a conversation. Maybe that’s just me.

      As for the romance, Owen and Annabel felt more like pals or brother and sister to me. I never really sensed that attraction between the two of them and had zero butterflies throughout my read. I kept feeling like the author was trying to convince us that they liked each other, but I just never really felt it. That’s okay with me though, because I think there was enough going on to keep me interested and entertained without it.

      While this isn’t my favorite Dessen novel, I really did enjoy every moment I spent reading Just Listen. I think it was well written and packed with interesting characters who all seemed to grow and develop as the story progressed. I would highly recommend thinking about having a copy for your own little library. In fact as soon as Tom and I start a library room, when we are all grown up with a house, you can bet you will find a copy on one of my shelves.
    • 3/5
      I thought I would love a Sarah Dessen book but sadly it didn’t appeal to me. I didn’t enjoy her writing it was kind of very slow and the way the past and the present were put together I found bit mixed up! The story did make sense but the pace didn’t. I did feel sorry for the protagonist Annabelle at times but she was just too timid for my liking. At some point I didn’t know where the story was heading to and how it is going to end! But the last 4 chapter made some difference. There were some thoughts which did caught my attention, other than that there was nothing much!
    • 5/5
        Annabel Greene was the girl who had everything, friends,Popularity, a modeling career, until that night. The night she lost everything. She has been running from the truth ever since, but can one boy change Annabel's life for the better? "Just listen" is the story of Annabel Greene, she had everything she could ever want, then the horrible night came and everything was gone. Eve worse now Annabel fonds out her sister has a deadly eating disorder. Now Annabel was back at square one. That is until she met Owen a music loving boy who always insists on telling the truth. With his help will Annabel face the truth, or will this just be another disappointment to add to it seems like never ending list? "Just listen" is an amazing book. It's filled with romance and the true power of a faithful friend. This book shows how important good friends are ones that won't turn their back on you.This story is amazingly written and should be read by all. This book is absolutely amazing and I believe ever girl would give this book a try.
    • 4/5
      When Annabel, the youngest of three beautiful sisters, has a bitter falling out with her best friend-the popular and exciting Sophie-she suddenly finds herself isolated and friendless. But then she meets Owen-a loner, passionate about music and his weekly radio show, and always determined to tell the truth. And when they develop a friendship, Annabel is not only introduced to new music but is encouraged to listen to her own inner voice. With Owen's help, can Annabel find the courage to speak out about what exactly happened the night her friendship with Sophie came to a screeching halt?

      I have only read two Sarah Dessen books and I loved, loved, loved (!) both of them. Reading a book by Sarah Dessen is a lot like sitting down with a great friend for coffee and discussing your life’s story. It’s comfortable, provocative, enlightening, and at times heartbreaking yet also beautiful.

      From the opening pages you can’t help put feel for Annabel. She feels so lost, so confused and alone; she just breaks your heart. No one will talk to her, even her once-upon-a-time best friend; she’s a pariah in the school where she was once one of the popular girls. When the large, hulking Owen, another outcast and music lover, befriends her, he gives her something to look forward too. He gives her a much needed lesson in not judging appearances and helps her music tastes grow from barely there to eclectic and powerful. Annabel doesn’t do confrontations and it almost ends in someone else getting hurt. Yet when it all finally comes to a head, you’re left with a satisfying ending. I highly recommend this, especially to the parents of teens, if only to help remember just what it’s like to be a teenager.
    • 5/5
      As always, Dessen beautifully portrays her adolescent characters, flaws and all. In this novel, Annabel Greene appears, on the surface, as the popular and privileged high school girl. She excels in school, has cool friends, and even has a part-time job as a model. Yet, on the inside, Annabel is a fragile, insecure girl. Her family life is strained as her parents attempt to deal with her sister’s eating disorder, and now her best friend is no longer talking to her after a misunderstood incident at a summer party. After a lonely summer, Annabel is dreading the return to school as a social outcast, but she soon finds honesty and trust in an unlikely friend, Owen. This friendship ultimately leads Annabel to face the truth about a devastating, life-changing experience. Dessen’s lifelike characters and relatable storylines offer important and gripping lessons for teenagers, especially girls. Expose your readers to this novel, and they will certainly ask for more of her work.