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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
inspiring
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
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac turned out to be more than just an average tale, it was charming and emotional at the same time.
I really felt for Naomi and never got frustrated with her, which would've been easy considering what type of novel it is. The fact that there were three interested parties, not just two, was unique from other books I've read. The author is wonderful at her job, and I kept coming across quotes I wanted to sticky note (sadly, I had none.) It ended a little too abruptly for my taste, but it still left off in a good place.
I look forward to reading more by this author!
I really felt for Naomi and never got frustrated with her, which would've been easy considering what type of novel it is. The fact that there were three interested parties, not just two, was unique from other books I've read. The author is wonderful at her job, and I kept coming across quotes I wanted to sticky note (sadly, I had none.) It ended a little too abruptly for my taste, but it still left off in a good place.
I look forward to reading more by this author!
Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin (2007)
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Firstly, I have to say, how gorgeous is the new rebranded cover? So vibrant!
I enjoyed how this story built up each person in Naomi's life. We get to see what the relationships were probably like before and how new versions are developing given her new outlook on life. I loved how Naomi took different perspectives on things and could take the new chance to grow.
I was surprised at how one relationship went - but then it's been a long time since I was a teenager. I think I would have gelled with this more if I was younger, but as an adult I struggled a bit. For some reason I just never took to Will.
Overall, I found it an interesting story which made me think about how I might react in similar circumstances - I wish I could have read this as a hormone-fuelled teenager.
*I received a complementary copy of the book from Tandem Collective and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I enjoyed how this story built up each person in Naomi's life. We get to see what the relationships were probably like before and how new versions are developing given her new outlook on life. I loved how Naomi took different perspectives on things and could take the new chance to grow.
I was surprised at how one relationship went - but then it's been a long time since I was a teenager. I think I would have gelled with this more if I was younger, but as an adult I struggled a bit. For some reason I just never took to Will.
Overall, I found it an interesting story which made me think about how I might react in similar circumstances - I wish I could have read this as a hormone-fuelled teenager.
*I received a complementary copy of the book from Tandem Collective and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
medium-paced
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A nice little YA about a girl who suffers a head injury and loses her last 4 years worth of memories. She has to navigate the social complexities of high school and her complicated family life through fresh eyes.
It is a fun and easy read, but the pacing was all over the place and the relationships between characters lacked depth.
It is a fun and easy read, but the pacing was all over the place and the relationships between characters lacked depth.