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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
Review for when I re-read this book in 2014:
No clue why I rated this a 3 stars before, for now it is 2 stars (maybe even 1.5 stars). Very disappointed.
3 years or even more years ago I read this book. And apparently back then I liked it. However, I just read this and I can't say I enjoyed it. It was a chore to get through the book.
The girls were just total bitches and I really disliked them and how they acted. I thought they were all just spoiled. Acting like they were better. I also didn't really get why all those secrets were so bad. Most aren't even secrets or things I would think you should be totally embarrassed about. Of course, maybe they have more secrets, but the secrets mentioned in this book were so-so and nothing big. Maybe for them it is, but sorry, I just couldn't see it.
The mystery part (Alison's disappearance and what happens after that and also who was sending them those mails/texts etc.) was well done, and only for that I would continue reading it, sadly, that would mean we would have to get rid of all the girls.
A lot of things were silly, things I never did when I was that age, and come on, I also don't think are things people in general would do.
All in all, I had hoped for better, but sadly it was just not meant to be.
Review first posted on:http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
No clue why I rated this a 3 stars before, for now it is 2 stars (maybe even 1.5 stars). Very disappointed.
3 years or even more years ago I read this book. And apparently back then I liked it. However, I just read this and I can't say I enjoyed it. It was a chore to get through the book.
The girls were just total bitches and I really disliked them and how they acted. I thought they were all just spoiled. Acting like they were better. I also didn't really get why all those secrets were so bad. Most aren't even secrets or things I would think you should be totally embarrassed about. Of course, maybe they have more secrets, but the secrets mentioned in this book were so-so and nothing big. Maybe for them it is, but sorry, I just couldn't see it.
The mystery part (Alison's disappearance and what happens after that and also who was sending them those mails/texts etc.) was well done, and only for that I would continue reading it, sadly, that would mean we would have to get rid of all the girls.
A lot of things were silly, things I never did when I was that age, and come on, I also don't think are things people in general would do.
All in all, I had hoped for better, but sadly it was just not meant to be.
Review first posted on:http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Although the storyline was detailed and the plot was constantly thickening, I just couldn't get over how MEAN the girls were. With Alison, they were weak and did not have the guts to stand up for themselves. Without Alison, they grew apart and became a horrible version of their already evil past self. Not only were they insulting to their friends and family, they also hurt themselves. Every girl has something dreadfully wrong with them, which is so off-putting in their perfect little town.
fast-paced
lighthearted
reflective
Look I've got to add these; to add to the shame I think I was at least 26 when I did them. It's like the reading equivalent of a comfort show. Every chapter is a cliffhanger, she has to specify what brand of phone everyone has for some reason, everyone is insufferable, it's gold.
challenging
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Listen it sets up the series very well but at the end of the day as a book in and of itself it's just fine.
challenging
fast-paced
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated