French's novel is fraught with menace; it's also a poignant, heart-piercing reminder of life as a teenager.
Then there are the poignant, heart-on-sleeve songs, because who doesn't like to wallow a bit every now and then?
The footage you are about to see is poignant, heart-wrenching, and often a direct result of U.S. foreign policy.
Strecker noted that "their scenes together are always some of my favorites", and commended the episode's "poignant heart-to-heart"—which Dodge also praised as "very touching"—where Becky gave Sue the advice to "work on her patience".
Why wasn't the poignant and heart-wrenching story of Obama's mother the starting point in this debate?
The most important tool of the trade these days is the soggy underside of a cardboard box, upon which is scrawled a message that can be creative, poignant, provocative, heart-rending, inspirational, or funny enough to part you from your money.
Standout stories include "Enlightenment" – about easy-going Ray, who is selected as the next Dalai Lama, and the life-affirming choice he makes regarding his future – and the poignant "King of Hearts", about an Alzheimer's sufferer's constant return to the venue of his ex‑wife's infidelity.
Amy McCulloch, editorial director of Penguin Children's, said that Sugg "has an incredible voice for teens and she drew on her wealth of experience dealing with real issues like anxiety and cyber-bullying to deliver a poignant, romantic and heart-warming debut novel".
A father who sexually molests his children in one chapter buys them an ice cream in the next; later, after another gift, the children "thank Father from the bottom of whatever is left in our hearts," the exhausted hearts a poignant intimation of the grief that stalks even our happiest moments.
It's cleverly conceived, designed and with a strong, surprisingly poignant story at its heart.
A clear and inventively told story, very poignant and full of heart.
