The humour and lightness of the writing make this sixty page story engaging and enjoyable to read. When the time comes to tell her story one suspects that this is what she will relate.
She is creating her own edited highlights. A mutual love of Star Wars may not be enough to generate a bonding with these strangers, especially when one of them appears to have already judged and found her wanting.Īs Elena does her best to cope with the cold, the monotony of sitting on the street, and the need to pee in the night when no toilet is available, she tries to engage Troy and Gabe with quizzes and selfies which she posts on social media. When her mother reluctantly drops her off and she joins the two other guys, Troy and Gabe, she discovers what she had believed was the full story was in fact edited highlights of a mind numbingly boring few days. What she had not counted on was that she would be one of only three people willing to go through this experience now that cinema tickets may be bought in advance on line.Įlena has read about the camaraderie of the cinema line, has joined a Facebook group where fans posted pictures and anecdotes about previous lines. Kindred Spirits, by Rainbow Rowell, tells the story of eighteen year old Elena, an avid Star Wars fan, who decides to spend four days queuing outside her local cinema to be a part of like minded fans’ anticipation of the opening night of ‘The Force Awakens’.
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