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iyaa's review against another edition
4.0
This book is not for everyone. You'll either love it or hate it, but if you're a person open to read a fun, entertaining and realistic book, then this one's for you.
elizabethtys's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
shhchar's review against another edition
2.0
I picked up this book because it was 1) on the discounted table and 2) I pledged a sorority this past semester. It was a short, painless read that I don't regret, but I definitely didn't take anything away from it.
I couldn't tell if this was supposed to be a satire or a definitive representation of Greek life (as many of the back-flap reviews claimed.) It certainly was not a representation of what I have experienced, but overall, the novel was filled with unlikable characters and unbelievably absurd situations. The only section I really liked was their so-called hell week and the random tasks the characters had to partake, however, like most situations in this book, they completed all their 'difficult' with little resistance. College, like life, is not just a breeze.
After that segment ended, the book became like any other sorority vengeance tale. I think I read the same plot in middle school. The end wrapped everything up surprisingly well and I wish the rest of the novel had followed the end's trajectory. Dirty Rush was too rushed to be unique in its representation of Greek life.
I couldn't tell if this was supposed to be a satire or a definitive representation of Greek life (as many of the back-flap reviews claimed.) It certainly was not a representation of what I have experienced, but overall, the novel was filled with unlikable characters and unbelievably absurd situations. The only section I really liked was their so-called hell week and the random tasks the characters had to partake, however, like most situations in this book, they completed all their 'difficult' with little resistance. College, like life, is not just a breeze.
After that segment ended, the book became like any other sorority vengeance tale. I think I read the same plot in middle school. The end wrapped everything up surprisingly well and I wish the rest of the novel had followed the end's trajectory. Dirty Rush was too rushed to be unique in its representation of Greek life.
ashleysimon's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
hannahhaii's review against another edition
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this. I missed out on the "college experience" and this book gave me just that. From the mini love story, to parties, to betrayal, it gave me the vision that college is everything, if not more, than I expected. 10/10 recommend.
mellabella's review against another edition
3.0
This is a perfect summer read. Light and superficial. Full of gossip and salacious details.
Taylor is a freshman who has no plan to rush the sorority (Beta Zeta) her grandmother, mother , and sisters did.
But, after attending a party, changes her mind.
Taylor is a good character. A little dramatic and more forgiving than any one else would be. But a good, character nonetheless. You have a cast of characters that's also fun: Meg, Southern girl "virgin" Kenadie, Jayne, Jonah, twins, and the girl you love to hate Colette...
Jack the heartthrob.
3/5 stars.
Taylor is a freshman who has no plan to rush the sorority (Beta Zeta) her grandmother, mother , and sisters did.
But, after attending a party, changes her mind.
Taylor is a good character. A little dramatic and more forgiving than any one else would be. But a good, character nonetheless. You have a cast of characters that's also fun: Meg, Southern girl "virgin" Kenadie, Jayne, Jonah, twins, and the girl you love to hate Colette...
Jack the heartthrob.
3/5 stars.
kdurham2's review against another edition
3.0
Check out the full review at Kritters Ramblings
Taylor is a freshmen at college and may be from a "legacy" family, but she is not thinking about joining a sorority and has other things in mind for her college years. Her plan goes on the back burner and real fast - with one invitation to a fraternity party and she is roped into the sorority life and the drama soon follows.
It took awhile, but the story definitely ended up with some substance and plot - but took a little too much time for me. I ended up loving how her sister a former BZ got into the story and how those interactions played into the story - they became my favorite parts.
Taylor is a freshmen at college and may be from a "legacy" family, but she is not thinking about joining a sorority and has other things in mind for her college years. Her plan goes on the back burner and real fast - with one invitation to a fraternity party and she is roped into the sorority life and the drama soon follows.
It took awhile, but the story definitely ended up with some substance and plot - but took a little too much time for me. I ended up loving how her sister a former BZ got into the story and how those interactions played into the story - they became my favorite parts.
auburnaggie's review against another edition
3.0
Solid 3.5 stars. *Highly* entertaining in that "WTF is happening, I can't look away" kind of fascination. When attempting to describe it to my husband, he said, "So like trashy reality tv, but in book form." Yes. A lot like that. Good fun, super fast read. LOTS of profanity, so if that's not your thing, I'd avoid it.
kaitburesh's review against another edition
3.0
This could have been a 5 star read for me. Here's where it fell off: The pacing in the beginning was great. The character development was there. There was intrigue, a bit of mystery, a lot of building....to the main action that started and ended in 50 pages. Enjoyable for sure, but lacking in follow-through for me.