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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was a reread, I apparently read it ages ago but I didn't remember it all & now I realize its probably cause I tried to erase it from my mind cause this book stomped on my fckn heart. Well written, funny, emotional, just such a good read. Pls excuse me while I try to erase it from my mind again.
I liked it until the last few chapters. Once all about Evan is revealed, I didn’t like him anymore and wished Maze thought that way too.
emotional
reflective
This wasn't horrible, but I'm glad it's over. I probably would have loved it as a teen. It's very angsty and has that mature-for-their-age teenager vibe. I felt like the writing tried to be something it wasn't. It's very simple, but tries to be frilly at the edges and it felt unnatural to me. I also feel conflicted about the author's intent and I'm not sure whether they're trying to convince the reader to think that a teacher-student relationship is fine because she's 18 and 'mature for her age'. It does mention power imbalance and the FMC does reflect on the fucked up-ness of their relationship, but it doesn't go deeper than that, so I'm left wondering what this book is trying to say.
Significant minus points for talking shit about other girls/being 'not like the other girls', throwing around Holocaust like it's edgy, and constantly bringing up Lolita as if she was some teenage seductress, not a victim of abuse.
Significant minus points for talking shit about other girls/being 'not like the other girls', throwing around Holocaust like it's edgy, and constantly bringing up Lolita as if she was some teenage seductress, not a victim of abuse.
I really liked this book! The banter was clever, the plot line was interesting and relatable. Quick read, I read it in about 4 hours.
One of the most beautifully written novels I've read in a long time! I was completely sucked in from the very beginning, and it was extremely difficult to not highlight the entire thing! The lyrical writing made me feel this one to the marrow. I can't wait to see what wonderful gift Ms. Raeder gives us next!
NOTE: Almost DNF.
I've never been a fan about student teacher relationship books.
And considering this one had such a big age gap it made me feel a little queasy. I tarted the book about 2 months ago then stopped and then picked it up again today just to finish it and find out what all the hype about it was because its got such a high score on GR.
It wasn't for me. Really good writing but I just felt like it could of been explained much more and had more scenes around the love between the main characters.
I've never been a fan about student teacher relationship books.
And considering this one had such a big age gap it made me feel a little queasy. I tarted the book about 2 months ago then stopped and then picked it up again today just to finish it and find out what all the hype about it was because its got such a high score on GR.
It wasn't for me. Really good writing but I just felt like it could of been explained much more and had more scenes around the love between the main characters.
This book was a pretty good teacher/student novel. I liked to friendship between her and Wesley. I like Wesley's mom a lot as a character. The twist that was thrown is was really interesting. Overall, a really good novel.
The subject matter of a forbidden teacher/student romance (between a teacher and a student) as explored in Unteachable is one which many would consider taboo. As a self-professed New Adult author, Leah Raeder definitely pushes the literary boundaries and (attempts to make you uncomfortable). But I loved every freaking minute of it. Her heroine, Maise O'Malley is razor sharp, sassy, cynical and very much sexually empowered (even though she may be thought to have issues). On more than one occasion I found myself wishing I knew her in real life. One of the smartest and strongest heroines I've had the pleasure of being introduced to.
Sometimes as a reader it's difficult not to impose your own values and beliefs on the characters in the story and consequently pass judgement on their actions. It can make for a very conflicted and complicated sometimes uncomfortable read when attempting to divorce your personal feelings from the world crafted by the author in which the characters exist. Sometimes that was the case when reading Evan and Maise's story.
Ms. Raeder has a smooth lyrical and melodic writing style that drew me into the Maise's and Evan's story. It's pure magical poetry. I absolutely adore reading the works of authors whose every word has a vise grip on my emotions. I love when an author takes a taboo subject and turns it on its head. That's the mark of a savant in my opinion.
With vivid imagery and descriptive writing that leapt off the pages, it was an absolute pleasure reading Ms. Raeder's gem. I was in "word heaven".
Maise's relationship with her mother was also an integral subplot which tangentially colored and played an influential role to the story's main plot.
In essence, this book was utterly captivating and beautifully written. Highly, highly recommend. So check your opinions at the door and open your mind to exploring these characters and their story.
Sometimes as a reader it's difficult not to impose your own values and beliefs on the characters in the story and consequently pass judgement on their actions. It can make for a very conflicted and complicated sometimes uncomfortable read when attempting to divorce your personal feelings from the world crafted by the author in which the characters exist. Sometimes that was the case when reading Evan and Maise's story.
Ms. Raeder has a smooth lyrical and melodic writing style that drew me into the Maise's and Evan's story. It's pure magical poetry. I absolutely adore reading the works of authors whose every word has a vise grip on my emotions. I love when an author takes a taboo subject and turns it on its head. That's the mark of a savant in my opinion.
With vivid imagery and descriptive writing that leapt off the pages, it was an absolute pleasure reading Ms. Raeder's gem. I was in "word heaven".
Maise's relationship with her mother was also an integral subplot which tangentially colored and played an influential role to the story's main plot.
In essence, this book was utterly captivating and beautifully written. Highly, highly recommend. So check your opinions at the door and open your mind to exploring these characters and their story.
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This one was a bit uncomfortable for me with the teacher being in his 30s and a hs student is the main character
Did I even like this book? (Yes) Truly couldn’t tell you.
I’m just kidding this book was genius. The end made me question the entire book. I don’t know it was just very unique and I have to give it props. I’m left here not quite knowing how to feel, especially since there’s no epilogue.
I adored the writing. It was lyrical, stunning. Hooked me from the first sentence. This was without a doubt one of the most unique books I’ve ever read. New adult, taboo, student-teacher romance … but beautiful? Maybe even poetic? Yeah it was interesting.
I was trying to get away from beautifully written books because they fuck with my head. They make me feel too much, and I’m emotional to begin with. I definitely wasn’t expecting this book to make me feel what it did. This was angsty, this was … a lot.
I just want to say that first scene at the carnival was like a movie. This entire book felt like a movie. Honestly it would make an amazing movie. (How many times can I say movie)
SPOILERS‼️
Maise’s character was so compelling. I find it hard to read characters like her because they are my polar opposite. I usually just end up feeling a bit empty after. And yeah I do feel like that but, that’s a me thing, not the books fault. I felt bad for Maise, even though she took control of her life, I always feel that way about female characters who act like her. It’s almost like I’m jealous of the way they live life. I know that makes me sound fucked up, but the book was just really well written.
Wesley, oh Wesley. He was without a doubt my favorite character. Probably because I relate the most with him… yeah
I’m just kidding this book was genius. The end made me question the entire book. I don’t know it was just very unique and I have to give it props. I’m left here not quite knowing how to feel, especially since there’s no epilogue.
I adored the writing. It was lyrical, stunning. Hooked me from the first sentence. This was without a doubt one of the most unique books I’ve ever read. New adult, taboo, student-teacher romance … but beautiful? Maybe even poetic? Yeah it was interesting.
I was trying to get away from beautifully written books because they fuck with my head. They make me feel too much, and I’m emotional to begin with. I definitely wasn’t expecting this book to make me feel what it did. This was angsty, this was … a lot.
I just want to say that first scene at the carnival was like a movie. This entire book felt like a movie. Honestly it would make an amazing movie. (How many times can I say movie)
SPOILERS‼️
Maise’s character was so compelling. I find it hard to read characters like her because they are my polar opposite. I usually just end up feeling a bit empty after. And yeah I do feel like that but, that’s a me thing, not the books fault. I felt bad for Maise, even though she took control of her life, I always feel that way about female characters who act like her. It’s almost like I’m jealous of the way they live life. I know that makes me sound fucked up, but the book was just really well written.
Wesley, oh Wesley. He was without a doubt my favorite character. Probably because I relate the most with him… yeah