Book Review: The Girls At 17 Swann Street by Yara Zgheib

Review:

The book is about Anna who is anorexic and is in treatment facility. Anna is a professional dancer in Paris. Maintaining a certain weight is crucial. Anna leaves Paris and comes to the States with her husband, Matthias and that’s when things take a turn for the worse.

I really felt bad for Anna in this story. She left her family, her job, and everything she knew. Once in the States things don’t work out as planned and that’s when the depression sets in. This book was told in Anna’s point of view but I would have loved to get Matthias point of view as well. I loved how he never gave up on Anna. Even when Anna was doing her best to drive him away. I did like that the story was told in past and present and you could see everything build up.

I normally don’t read books like this but it was such a good story. I felt for each and every girl at Swann Street. I celebrated their milestones with them and motivated them when they had setbacks as well. I wanted them all to get better and beat their demons. I loved the direct care staff as well. It really felt like I was in the story as I read and I’m glad I took a chance with this book!