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littleelfman's review against another edition
4.0
A great, compulsive read! Broke a reading funk I was in! Thanks Non!
nrdespain's review against another edition
2.0
I grabbed this book off the shelf at the library because it looked cute and I wanted a cute story. But it wasn't what I thought it would be. I don't know how books with so many curse words and more telling than showing are getting published. I should really get on with editing my novel. I think I have a chance if this book did.
Aaron was pretty cute when he wasn't getting wasted. Hannah, she was just a slut. No sympathy here. It was a very predictable story. I knew who the father was right away.
Aaron was pretty cute when he wasn't getting wasted. Hannah, she was just a slut. No sympathy here. It was a very predictable story. I knew who the father was right away.
charmaineac's review against another edition
5.0
This book was freaking funny!! ...And then it made me start to cry! Why, book, why?!
I came for a light, funny read, and there turned out to be a lot of baggage. I thought the father was as Katie expected at first, but sometime around the movies, I figured it out.
I really thought that Katie would come around, but I guess not. People can really surprise you.
I also thought that Chris's parents would have been more understanding. I feel like a lot of Aaron's subplot was left hanging. What about Penny? Why did everyone assume the worst of this guy with his best friend? A lot was left unanswered.
Also, I understand Hannah's perspective about being lonely/alone. I get how grateful she is to Aaron. But I somewhat sympathize with the father, too. He's not leaving forever. But wouldn't he be able to support the baby better with a university education? Why is that so outrageous when he wants to come BACK and do the right thing?
Also, that baby name is a little bit strange. Something like "Erin" might have worked better.
I came for a light, funny read, and there turned out to be a lot of baggage. I thought the father was as Katie expected at first, but sometime around the movies, I figured it out.
I really thought that Katie would come around, but I guess not. People can really surprise you.
I also thought that Chris's parents would have been more understanding. I feel like a lot of Aaron's subplot was left hanging. What about Penny? Why did everyone assume the worst of this guy with his best friend? A lot was left unanswered.
Also, I understand Hannah's perspective about being lonely/alone. I get how grateful she is to Aaron. But I somewhat sympathize with the father, too. He's not leaving forever. But wouldn't he be able to support the baby better with a university education? Why is that so outrageous when he wants to come BACK and do the right thing?
Also, that baby name is a little bit strange. Something like "Erin" might have worked better.
chrissireads's review against another edition
4.0
Trouble is a book that I heard a lot of buzz about before its release. I pre-ordered it, because so many of my blogging friends were really raving about it. This, of course, always makes me want to read a book. I always want to find out for myself if it’s as amazing as people say it is. I’m happy to say, in this case, Trouble really is as good as everyone is saying it is. It wasn’t quite a five star read for me, but it was a solid read, which drew me in at the first page and kept me engrossed throughout.
The story centres around Aaron and Hannah. Aaron is attending a new school, where his father teaches. He’s also hiding something that happened prior to the move of school, which is also the reason why he has had to move on. The reader doesn’t find out immediately why Aaron is running away. Then we have Hannah. Hannah is 15 and pregnant. She has an awful reputation for sleeping around. The reader can really see why she has this reputation. Hannah has safe sex with the many boys she’s been with, except for one. We’re not immediately told who the father is, but I did begin to work it out, so I wasn’t surprised when it was revealed. When Hannah finds out she’s pregnant, she feels scared and alone. She doesn’t want to tell her Mum, especially because her mother works at a family planning clinic. The only person she feels she can confide in is her grandmother.
Hannah wasn’t an easy character to warm to, but as Trouble progressed, I found myself feeling sorry for Hannah in her situation. She doesn’t have a lot of support to begin with. She loses her old friends and tries to deal with her situation alone. Aaron decides he’ll say he’s the father of the baby, to support Hannah through everything. I really liked how Aaron took it upon himself to take responsibility for Hannah, even though it was nothing to do with him. I absolutely adored Aaron and Hannah’s friendship.
I read Trouble incredibly quickly. I thought it was engaging, funny but emotional too. I really liked the way it dealt with teenage pregnancy. It’s a serious issue, so I was worried that the story would feel too bleak. It doesn’t. It’s dealt with well, but light humour is injected into the book, which I really think makes a massive difference.
The story centres around Aaron and Hannah. Aaron is attending a new school, where his father teaches. He’s also hiding something that happened prior to the move of school, which is also the reason why he has had to move on. The reader doesn’t find out immediately why Aaron is running away. Then we have Hannah. Hannah is 15 and pregnant. She has an awful reputation for sleeping around. The reader can really see why she has this reputation. Hannah has safe sex with the many boys she’s been with, except for one. We’re not immediately told who the father is, but I did begin to work it out, so I wasn’t surprised when it was revealed. When Hannah finds out she’s pregnant, she feels scared and alone. She doesn’t want to tell her Mum, especially because her mother works at a family planning clinic. The only person she feels she can confide in is her grandmother.
Hannah wasn’t an easy character to warm to, but as Trouble progressed, I found myself feeling sorry for Hannah in her situation. She doesn’t have a lot of support to begin with. She loses her old friends and tries to deal with her situation alone. Aaron decides he’ll say he’s the father of the baby, to support Hannah through everything. I really liked how Aaron took it upon himself to take responsibility for Hannah, even though it was nothing to do with him. I absolutely adored Aaron and Hannah’s friendship.
I read Trouble incredibly quickly. I thought it was engaging, funny but emotional too. I really liked the way it dealt with teenage pregnancy. It’s a serious issue, so I was worried that the story would feel too bleak. It doesn’t. It’s dealt with well, but light humour is injected into the book, which I really think makes a massive difference.
neenor's review against another edition
4.0
Trouble was the book I needed. It was light and humorous, but at the same it had darker elements, and each of the characters held such a depth that it was difficult to remember that they are just fictional. Definitely a book that needs to be read.
thepaperreels's review against another edition
3.0
I'll be very honest now and say that the main reason I bought this one is because the cover really caught my attention. I feel like having the sperms in there made the book stands out and it makes the book more intriguing.
But the cover isn't the only one that stands out, the story itself is powerful, thought provoking and brutally honest. I've never read a book about teenage pregnancy that is so real and fun.. yes, you heard me, fun.. Well, I've never been pregnant, but when the tine comes that I have a bump on my tummy (not just because I ate a lot) but because I'm pregnant, I want to be like Hannah. But, I don't want to be in her situation. Not ever. So first, I want to pat the author in the back for being so brave by putting the truth out there when it comes to teen pregnancy and the ups and downs of being a teenager.
Hannah got pregnant. Who's the Daddy??? Ssshhhh! It'll shock you.Just find out when you read the book.
There's Aaron. Silent and loner Aaron who thinks that by getting close to Hannah and her friends, he can forget the things that happened in his old school. Now, when Aaron found out that Hannah is pregnant, he decided to tell everyone that it's his. And why is that? Because he's stupid! Lol just kidding. But anyway, this is where my conflicting feelings starts.
Characters. I love Aaron. A lot. He's real. I have friends that are Aaron so it's easy to be inside his head. I don't know what to say anymore about him but I can confidently say that any reader will find it hard to hate this guy. You'll be frustrated, yes, but c'mon! He's a teenager with issues. Now, Hannah on the other hand is different. I want to symphatise, I really do. But IT'S SO FREAKIN' HARD. She's funny, witty and full of angst but she's also.. dumb. That's why while reading I can't help but think that she deserves everything that is happening to her. She's not acing at school, she doesn't think through the things that she does and she can't think about anything but sex. That's why she got pregnant in the first place. Oh did i mention that she's just 15???
Plot. The plot is what I love. There's no sugar coating. No pretentions. Here it is. The harsh truth. Here's what happens when you're 15, got pregnant, and you don't have any idea how to reveal to the world who the the baby daddy is. I loved Aaron and Hannah's friendship, their character's development and how they tackled their own problems with the help of each other.
Some problems I had with Trouble..
- what happens now that the baby is out in the world?
- what is the score of Hannah and Aaron's relationship? Do they even have on?
- having sex at 15?
- WHY IS AARON SO STUPID?
- who names their baby girl TYLER? it can be cute but i was weirded a little
Anyway, other than all of that.. I enjoyed reading Trouble. I was frustrated, it got me laughing and it made me think. I don't think it's for everybody though, but it's worth giving a try!
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1librarianspath's review against another edition
3.5
I didn’t particularly love this book, but it isn’t aimed at me. I had my child while I was still quite young (though nowhere near that young) so the feelings and reactions that appeared in the book did drag up some memories from long ago. I will admit that I guessed the ‘secret’ in the very early stages of the book. I think what particularly saved this book in my eyes was the use of Gran and Neville. There was something particularly lovely about the use of the old generations to temper reactions and provide support and context. I also liked the way that family were not above the gossip and harmful comments that often some your way. Overall, I can see why people enjoyed this book, and it covers more than just teen pregnancy