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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
Definitely needed to de-stress after work.
Was this the correct books choice for de-stressing? Most likely not—but sometimes we don’t make the best choices. I know that Hopkins is Lutheran and might not know the LDS faith as well, but the main character (Pattyn’s) constant “battle”with faith is written incredibly well. The book holds up pretty well considering it was published in ‘06 (and is thus older than several of my students).
Was this the correct books choice for de-stressing? Most likely not—but sometimes we don’t make the best choices. I know that Hopkins is Lutheran and might not know the LDS faith as well, but the main character (Pattyn’s) constant “battle”with faith is written incredibly well. The book holds up pretty well considering it was published in ‘06 (and is thus older than several of my students).
medium-paced
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book is absurd. I honestly think two stars is super generous. I'm only giving it that much because I still love Ellen Hopkin's writing - her formatting and her eloquent writing within verse is fantastic. But I hated the main character, the romance, the ending, and pretty much everything in between. I regret reading this.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
its good its kinda of like an roller coster.its got boring parts but over all its an good book.
Pattyn...oh Pattyn, I feel the pain.
Going up in a very strict house where religion plays a key role must be hard.
Pattyn own curiosity is what get's the ball rolling.
If she wasn't so restricted and had more open talks with Pattyn, none of this would have happen. When the Again, open communication she probably In the end I'm glad how the story unfolded.
Going up in a very strict house where religion plays a key role must be hard.
Pattyn own curiosity is what get's the ball rolling.
If she wasn't so restricted and had more open talks with Pattyn, none of this would have happen. When the
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fight happens can't handle her emotions on her own.Spoiler
wouldn't had punch or fight that chick.Spoiler
It helped her out, she escaped...good for her!
This may be my favorite book of all time. I read it two weeks ago & I can’t stop thinking about it. A must read for anyone who enjoys reading.
I listened to the audio book, so I didn't realize until maybe halfway through when I was reading reviews that it was written in verse. Maybe the format explains the lack of character development. The characters were all very stereotypical and the love story seemed rushed and unbelievable. And the ending was just...strange. I didn't know her very well though so that may be why. I did like the idea of the story - a coming-of-age in an oppressive culture (even if the author's characterization of the culture also seemed stereotypical) and the writing was beautiful in places.