52 pages 1 hour read

Lynn Painter

Nothing Like the Movies

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2024

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Chapters 19-27

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapter 19 Summary: “Wes”

Wes goes for a run and talks to Sarah in his headphones along the way. They discuss Wes’s upcoming interview. Wes admits that he’s nervous because he hasn’t shared this part of his life with anyone. Sarah reminds him how much therapy helped their mom and suggests that he treat the interview like a free session. The siblings also discuss the upcoming sale of their childhood home. Wes is sad to lose the house but also understands that it’s time.

After his run, Wes goes to the gym, where he runs into Liz. Wes is overwhelmed by love for her as they talk. They part, and Wes works out while thinking about his and Liz’s relationship. Then, he heads to the interview. He’s surprised by how controlled Liz is when she shows up and tells her that he’s “kind of intimidated by how cool [she is] now” (186).

Chapter 20 Summary: “Liz”

Liz doesn’t know how to respond to Wes’s compliment. She remembers how much she used to want his approval. They chat for a bit before Clark shows up and starts filming. Liz begins asking the questions that Lilith wrote for her. However, when the questions become more personal, she realizes that she has to stop.

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