Kellie T. (unshedtear) reviewed on 8/6/2005 + 33 more book reviews

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'Breathe' is the haunting confession of nineteen-year-old Charlene Boher. From her prison cell, Charlene recounts her lonely adolescence. Growing up shy and unpopular, Charlene never had many friends. That is, until she meets Sarah, a beautiful and charismatic American French girl who moves back to Paris for high school. Much to Charlene's shock and delight, the two girls quickly develop an intense friendship. With Sarah by her side, Charlene finally begins to feel accepted and even loved.
However, after a brief idyllic period, the girls' relationship becomes rocky and veers toward obsession. As Sarah drops Charlene for older, more glamorous friends, Charlene's devotion spirals into hatred. Unfolding slowly and eerily toward a shocking conclusion, 'Breathe' is an intense, convincing portrait of a possessive and ambiguous friendship.

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