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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
i recall trying to read this when i was in primary school and later abandoning ship, as i found it too troubling.
rightly so, may i add - to read it as an adult, i would hesitate to recommend it to a child, to read alone.
all that aside, i think it was quite well done in the way it not only retained my attention and evoked a sense of unease, but displayed somewhat realistically the more disagreeable sides of child abuse and its consequences, when unchecked and blissfully ignored (noted by the way the book ends).
quite poignantly, it also displayed the true ease with which adults often shirk the responsibility of ‘troubled‘ or ‘misbehaving’ children onto other children, who are perhaps more adept or of sound mind. frustrating and relatable.
i also apologise for my overly-long sentences and my lack of coherence: i have been revising for my german exam and the ways of german syntax have seeped into my english, and it’s 1.30am
rightly so, may i add - to read it as an adult, i would hesitate to recommend it to a child, to read alone.
all that aside, i think it was quite well done in the way it not only retained my attention and evoked a sense of unease, but displayed somewhat realistically the more disagreeable sides of child abuse and its consequences, when unchecked and blissfully ignored (noted by the way the book ends).
quite poignantly, it also displayed the true ease with which adults often shirk the responsibility of ‘troubled‘ or ‘misbehaving’ children onto other children, who are perhaps more adept or of sound mind. frustrating and relatable.
i also apologise for my overly-long sentences and my lack of coherence: i have been revising for my german exam and the ways of german syntax have seeped into my english, and it’s 1.30am
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
wtf the ending
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
From what u can remember of this book it was really enjoyable, in a darker way. I was younger at the time and could relate with the idea of having a more outgoing friend and the pressures which that can put on you. Do you follow your own path or the perfectly good one which they have so artfully crafted for you? Well as frost said " I picked the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference." Unfortunately as far as I can remember Natalie didn't pick the road less traveled and it turned out quite badly for her. :/
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The Tulip Touch is a short, but very intense book. I finished it in one sitting, as the words keep flowing and the story unfolds itself bit by bit. We get to know Tulip at the same rate Natalie does, though we are forewarned that there is something terribly wrong about her. And yes, Tulip seems a bit odd, but also an exciting friend to have, with all the games she makes up. Yet gradually, the games become less fun and more criminal in nature, as well as morally wrong. It is only when Natalie manages to distance herself from Tulip that the reader sees the full scale of Tulip's madness. The question whether this is all due to her bad family circumstances or whether Tulip had a bad character to begin with is left up in the air, as is the reader: we feel sorry for her on the one hand, but she inspires fear at the same time.
This book was by no means mind blowing, but it makes you think a bit which is good I guess. It's a very quick read and it's mostly based on character rather than plot. Of course things do happen, but this book focuses more on the characters of Tulip an Natalie and their parents as well. It brings up the question (which we discussed in class) on whether Tulips bad behaviour or "evilness" is her parent's fault. Or whether it's solely her fault, because after all she is a human being who should be responsible of her own actions, some would argue. I personally believe that of course her parents should be to blame,at least partly. The way she was raised and her enviroment has obviously affected her, and not in a good way. Regardless of whether or not she knows what is right or wrong, does she really care? Pain and worthlesness are all she has known in her life, so why shouldn't others be treated the same. If she really is worthless, then it doesn't matter if she follows any rules. And perhaps she believes others deserve to feel the pain she does. She perhaps feels the need to exert power over people in the same way her dad does. I'm sure she gets a kick out of being rebellous. Maybe then someone will notice her? I don' think her behaviour is right, yet I understand why she is the way she is,a nd I do believe her upbringing has caused her to be so emotionally damaged and destructive and in turn has caused her to behave the way she does.
But Natalie also, is neglected by her parents. yes, it might not seems as obvious and perhaps is not as bad, but her parents do neglect to give her attention. If they had given her the attention she needed and taken a proper interest in her life then maybe they would see the bad influence Tulip had become, maybe they would notice how unhappy their daughter was. So yes, this book makes a point about the adults. It asks if the adults or the children should have helped or prevented the situations.
I thought this book was quite interesting. I could really see certain people I knew in the characters and how they acted. I could even see myself in how some of the people acted and dealt witht their emotions and problems. In the end, this book doesn't give a lot of answers, but it points out a lot of problems. Natalie's character does develop a bit and we get to see Tulip and read about her abusive home and the things she does and says and it's really sad to think that there are probably people out there just like that, and it's even sadder to think that these people, just like tulip, aren't being helped by the adults of our society. It also shows how greatly affected Natalie is by Tulip and because of the adult's ignorance and messed up priorities Natalie has to suffer this unhealthy relationship with tulip and deal with it all alone.
But Natalie also, is neglected by her parents. yes, it might not seems as obvious and perhaps is not as bad, but her parents do neglect to give her attention. If they had given her the attention she needed and taken a proper interest in her life then maybe they would see the bad influence Tulip had become, maybe they would notice how unhappy their daughter was. So yes, this book makes a point about the adults. It asks if the adults or the children should have helped or prevented the situations.
I thought this book was quite interesting. I could really see certain people I knew in the characters and how they acted. I could even see myself in how some of the people acted and dealt witht their emotions and problems. In the end, this book doesn't give a lot of answers, but it points out a lot of problems. Natalie's character does develop a bit and we get to see Tulip and read about her abusive home and the things she does and says and it's really sad to think that there are probably people out there just like that, and it's even sadder to think that these people, just like tulip, aren't being helped by the adults of our society. It also shows how greatly affected Natalie is by Tulip and because of the adult's ignorance and messed up priorities Natalie has to suffer this unhealthy relationship with tulip and deal with it all alone.