Strange Currencies 3/10/24: Exploring the work of Jenny Han, YA author

from Strange Currencies · host Connor Millsom and Robert Webb

In this week's episode, guest host Rue shares her thoughts on the writing of Jenny Han and the film and TV adaptations of her work. In The Summer I Turned Pretty trilogy, Belly navigates love and heartbreak during summer vacations at a beach house, torn between two brothers, Conrad and Jeremiah. In the To All the Boys I've Loved Before series, Lara Jean's secret love letters are mysteriously sent out, leading to unexpected romance and self-discovery. Both series explore themes of adolescence, identity, and the complexities of love.

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