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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
Encore une fois, après un début hésitant, une belle surprise toute en émotions... :) Ma review : http://books-and-iced-coffee.over-blog.com/article-cette-chanson-la-de-sarah-dessen-100885252.html
I am not a fan of chick lit., and this is YA chick lit, at that. It took awhile to get going and then ended with more substance. Just not my cup o' tea--that doesn't mean it was "bad."
4.5 stars! This book. THIS BOOK. My goodness that was a thrill. Not in the heart pounding action packed way but in the way that is so happy, surprising, and just wonderful. Like the first day of summer, that new crush feeling. Simply giddy! Reading this book I felt so many feelings. The characters go through so much character development! Remy is an amazing lead, who is changed by the end of the story. But it doesn't focus on romance. Friendship is a prominent part of it as well.
I've embarked on a re-read of Sarah Dessen's books with some friends and it makes me so happy! For the longest time Sarah has been my favorite YA author. But that was me as a teenager - does it still hold up as a grown ass adult? We shall see!
I originally had this rated 5 stars on my account but that was completely based on the memory of my feelings for this book. After this reading, it's a solid 3 stars for me.
Remy is a pretty crappy person, to be honest. She clearly has a lot of emotional issues that she needs to deal with and she should seriously considering talking to a therapist to process the fact that she was raped and she hasn't even batted any eye about it. I can understand that her issues contribute to her less-than-stellar personality but what's worse is that everyone around her continues to enable her to act that way. She treats everyone poorly and they just laugh it off as "that's so Remy!" rather than really helping her acknowledge her issues.
Additionally, Remy goes around life as if she had a terrible childhood that has contributed to her negative outlook on life. In reality, her mom was always there. She never abandoned her. Sure, she had some trouble finding love, but she never brought someone home who put Remy and her brother in any danger. I don't think she should essentially shame her mother because she chose to believe in love and in finding that forever person.
All that being said, I do appreciate that Dessen wrote about an unlikeable character. It's not often that books recognize that people are flawed creatures and not everyone is going to be happy all the time. Dessen also has a big focus on being raised by the community you create for yourself: your friends, coworkers, teammates, etc. It's not only your family who raises you.
I also had to keep reminding myself that this was written in 2002 and times, they are a'changin'! I choose to believe that had this story been written today, these plot holes would not exist and there would be a more open conversation about sexual assault and mental health in general.
But honestly, Sarah, would it kill you to diversify your characters a bit?
Favorite quotes:
“I am coming to terms with the fact that loving someone requires a leap of faith, and that a soft landing is never guaranteed.”
“Some things don't last forever, but some things do. Like a good song, or a good book, or a good memory you can take out and unfold in your darkest times, pressing down on the corners and peering in close, hoping you still recognize the person you see there.”
I originally had this rated 5 stars on my account but that was completely based on the memory of my feelings for this book. After this reading, it's a solid 3 stars for me.
Remy is a pretty crappy person, to be honest. She clearly has a lot of emotional issues that she needs to deal with and she should seriously considering talking to a therapist to process the fact that she was raped and she hasn't even batted any eye about it. I can understand that her issues contribute to her less-than-stellar personality but what's worse is that everyone around her continues to enable her to act that way. She treats everyone poorly and they just laugh it off as "that's so Remy!" rather than really helping her acknowledge her issues.
Additionally, Remy goes around life as if she had a terrible childhood that has contributed to her negative outlook on life. In reality, her mom was always there. She never abandoned her. Sure, she had some trouble finding love, but she never brought someone home who put Remy and her brother in any danger. I don't think she should essentially shame her mother because she chose to believe in love and in finding that forever person.
All that being said, I do appreciate that Dessen wrote about an unlikeable character. It's not often that books recognize that people are flawed creatures and not everyone is going to be happy all the time. Dessen also has a big focus on being raised by the community you create for yourself: your friends, coworkers, teammates, etc. It's not only your family who raises you.
I also had to keep reminding myself that this was written in 2002 and times, they are a'changin'! I choose to believe that had this story been written today, these plot holes would not exist and there would be a more open conversation about sexual assault and mental health in general.
But honestly, Sarah, would it kill you to diversify your characters a bit?
Favorite quotes:
“I am coming to terms with the fact that loving someone requires a leap of faith, and that a soft landing is never guaranteed.”
“Some things don't last forever, but some things do. Like a good song, or a good book, or a good memory you can take out and unfold in your darkest times, pressing down on the corners and peering in close, hoping you still recognize the person you see there.”
This was the first Dessen novel I read and it is also the only one I really liked, besides maybe Lock and Key.
The story is about Remy, who doesn't believe in love and tries to never get attached (emotionally) to no one. Her bitterness is shown as a response to her messed up family life; she never got to meet her Dad and is actually more grown-up than her own mother, who got married five times already - which is one of the reasons why Remy doesn't have faith in love or marriage and relationships.
She and her girlfriends are trying to have the best summer ever, since they've finished school and are now on the way of becoming grown ups. Remy just wants to have a nice summer boyfriend and have fun and never, ever fall in love. She's that kind of rational girl, who plans ahead and puts her future first, which I really liked. But then the unexpected (or not so much) happens and she meets a guy - Dexter - who seems to be a bit different than others. He likes her and he wants to find a way into her heart, that is, if she allows the world to know that she has one.
The greatest part about This Lullaby was probably that the whole boy meets girl situation was inverted; usually YA novels are about girls wanting to be loved. Like, consciously. In This Lullaby Remy just doesn't want to open up her heart and runs away the moment she realizes the guy is starting to fall for her. Of course, deep down she does love people and wants to fall in love, but she put up so many walls and protection, that she isn't able to come around them. And I liked that, especially because I used to be a lot like her. I thought I was all tough and cool and things like that, but in the end you're just a coward. Because people who dare to love also dare to be hurt and that takes courage.
It's not a super smart book that will make you think about it for ages or want to tell strangers on the bus to read it, but it is a nice story about very common issues many girls have. And maybe you'll learn something about you while reading about Remy's struggle to be vulnerable.
The story is about Remy, who doesn't believe in love and tries to never get attached (emotionally) to no one. Her bitterness is shown as a response to her messed up family life; she never got to meet her Dad and is actually more grown-up than her own mother, who got married five times already - which is one of the reasons why Remy doesn't have faith in love or marriage and relationships.
She and her girlfriends are trying to have the best summer ever, since they've finished school and are now on the way of becoming grown ups. Remy just wants to have a nice summer boyfriend and have fun and never, ever fall in love. She's that kind of rational girl, who plans ahead and puts her future first, which I really liked. But then the unexpected (or not so much) happens and she meets a guy - Dexter - who seems to be a bit different than others. He likes her and he wants to find a way into her heart, that is, if she allows the world to know that she has one.
The greatest part about This Lullaby was probably that the whole boy meets girl situation was inverted; usually YA novels are about girls wanting to be loved. Like, consciously. In This Lullaby Remy just doesn't want to open up her heart and runs away the moment she realizes the guy is starting to fall for her. Of course, deep down she does love people and wants to fall in love, but she put up so many walls and protection, that she isn't able to come around them. And I liked that, especially because I used to be a lot like her. I thought I was all tough and cool and things like that, but in the end you're just a coward. Because people who dare to love also dare to be hurt and that takes courage.
It's not a super smart book that will make you think about it for ages or want to tell strangers on the bus to read it, but it is a nice story about very common issues many girls have. And maybe you'll learn something about you while reading about Remy's struggle to be vulnerable.
This is one of my favourite books of all time, it’s a heartwarming tale about a girl who has no faith in love, and then she meets someone who is finally able to challenge that.
Remy is one of my favourite book characters that I’ve ever read. I’ve owned this book for years, but no matter what age I am when I re-read this, I am always able to relate to her. She has a great family and a very loveable group of friends who are so wonderful to read about.
Dexter is also such a great character, and a perfect mix for Remy, they bounced off each other so well and were extremely enjoyable to read. I really do love Dexter, he’s just one of those characters that you want to squeeze as tightly as possible.
Another great book by Sarah Dessen, I really loved it and it’s probably the book I’ve re-read the most in my life, it’s just great.
Remy is one of my favourite book characters that I’ve ever read. I’ve owned this book for years, but no matter what age I am when I re-read this, I am always able to relate to her. She has a great family and a very loveable group of friends who are so wonderful to read about.
Dexter is also such a great character, and a perfect mix for Remy, they bounced off each other so well and were extremely enjoyable to read. I really do love Dexter, he’s just one of those characters that you want to squeeze as tightly as possible.
Another great book by Sarah Dessen, I really loved it and it’s probably the book I’ve re-read the most in my life, it’s just great.
This is my favourite Sarah Dessen. I've read it many times, but as I got to the last page last night, I found myself tearing up. I love this story; I love the characters. I know many people complain that Sarah Dessen's books have similar plots, this one is somewhat similar to Once and or All, but that doesn't make the reading experience any less enjoyable or the book worse. This is a great story, with interconnected subplots that all explore the same question; is taking a risk on love worth it? The answer is very clear and wonderfully communicated.
emotional
lighthearted
medium-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
Hmmmmm... Not quite sure. I think the saving point of this book to me was Dexter and his band mates. The band mates were hilarious in their interactions with each other and Dexter was a adorable, lovable idiot. He was so fun and sweet, though, that I was constantly baffled by the main girl and how she could not think he was just so funny. I especially loved his drunken squire act.
Sorry... Just not sure on this book as a whole.
Sorry... Just not sure on this book as a whole.
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