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3.34 AVERAGE
3.34 AVERAGE
This was an OK read although it wasn't really what I was expecting. I knew it was Carrie Bradshaw before sex and the city but I didn't expect it to be so teenage angst.
The main character is Carrie and similar to the Sex and the City Carrie we all know and love she is juggling, life, what she wants to do with it and boys. Her life revolves around school, colleges, family and potential future and two guys. One, the coolest boy in school and the other a guy from her dram college.
The secondary characters are the other friends and family, although I didn't really feel a great connection to them.
The storyline is interesting but I feel it is aimed at a much younger audience than me so was maybe lost on me. The pacing is decent.
2.5 stars
The main character is Carrie and similar to the Sex and the City Carrie we all know and love she is juggling, life, what she wants to do with it and boys. Her life revolves around school, colleges, family and potential future and two guys. One, the coolest boy in school and the other a guy from her dram college.
The secondary characters are the other friends and family, although I didn't really feel a great connection to them.
The storyline is interesting but I feel it is aimed at a much younger audience than me so was maybe lost on me. The pacing is decent.
2.5 stars
I think I smiled through this entire book. As an avid Sex and the City fan, I loved getting more details of Carrie's fabulous life, of course. But, aside from the nostalgia, it's actually a very cute & fun read. Well-written with quick whit and that forward humor that only comes from Candice Bushnell's charm. Can't wait to start Summer in the City.
My review can be found here:
http://www.bookbunnys.com/2013/07/30/book-review-the-carrie-diaries-candace-bushnell/
http://www.bookbunnys.com/2013/07/30/book-review-the-carrie-diaries-candace-bushnell/
I started reading the Carrie Diaries knowing that it was a genre that I don't prefer. I'm not usually interested in non-fantasy young adult fiction, mostly because it contains little more than melodramatic romance and situations I can see daily. I'm not adverse to it, but I'd rather throw in a fantasy element to my melodramatic romance. Anyway, this was the first story like this I've read in awhile. (I can't exactly remember what the last was, bad memory).
I've never seen, or read- is Sex in the City a novel, as well?- Sex in the City, the story the Carrie Diaries is supposed to be a prequel too. I've seen in many reviews that the Carrie Diaries has many inconsistencies with the tv show, and honestly, if I was a fan of the show, or novel, I would probably be bothered too. But it didn't, because I wasn't a fan.
I think the most important thing about a first person novel is actually liking the main character, whose point of view we are going to be seeing for 400 or so pages. If the character is insufferable, or just ridiculous, it can tank the story. While Carrie isn't the strongest female literary character, or I wouldn't even place her in the top ten, she still is likeable and a good enough narrator. She has flaws in her personality- she cannot say no to anyone- this is just barely resolved in the last fifty pages- or the fact that her boyfriend treats her awfully, but she remains with him. Honestly, I think this just bothered me because I personally would never make the decisions she makes, but there may be girls out there that have this personality. Otherwise, I sympathise with her ambitions to be a writer, enjoy most of the interactions with the people around her, and find her intelligent.
The story is basic- Carrie's senior year in high school, trying to get into a writing program, and her whole boyfriend mess. While this isn't the next great American classic, it's an easy, entertaining read that a lot of teenage girls would probably enjoy.
I've never seen, or read- is Sex in the City a novel, as well?- Sex in the City, the story the Carrie Diaries is supposed to be a prequel too. I've seen in many reviews that the Carrie Diaries has many inconsistencies with the tv show, and honestly, if I was a fan of the show, or novel, I would probably be bothered too. But it didn't, because I wasn't a fan.
I think the most important thing about a first person novel is actually liking the main character, whose point of view we are going to be seeing for 400 or so pages. If the character is insufferable, or just ridiculous, it can tank the story. While Carrie isn't the strongest female literary character, or I wouldn't even place her in the top ten, she still is likeable and a good enough narrator. She has flaws in her personality- she cannot say no to anyone- this is just barely resolved in the last fifty pages- or the fact that her boyfriend treats her awfully, but she remains with him. Honestly, I think this just bothered me because I personally would never make the decisions she makes, but there may be girls out there that have this personality. Otherwise, I sympathise with her ambitions to be a writer, enjoy most of the interactions with the people around her, and find her intelligent.
The story is basic- Carrie's senior year in high school, trying to get into a writing program, and her whole boyfriend mess. While this isn't the next great American classic, it's an easy, entertaining read that a lot of teenage girls would probably enjoy.
I had this book several years ago. I don’t remember much about it, but I still think about it from time to time. I’m sure it was donated or lost in a move, but I’m considering repurchasing it just to see if I actually liked it..
This book about Carrie Bradshaw's senior year in high school was surprisingly good. It's difficult to read this with a fresh perspective, but after a few pages, it becomes easier to read without picturing SJP as Carrie.
The book reminded me of the Jessica Darling series, except perhaps a little less original. The plot lines were somewhat generic, but what saves the book is the portrayal of Carrie. She's a unique character who has flaws, but is a strong, independent woman.
I also like Candace Bushnell's writing. There are some deep thoughts, but not enough to make you cringe.
The book reminded me of the Jessica Darling series, except perhaps a little less original. The plot lines were somewhat generic, but what saves the book is the portrayal of Carrie. She's a unique character who has flaws, but is a strong, independent woman.
I also like Candace Bushnell's writing. There are some deep thoughts, but not enough to make you cringe.
not my favorite sex and the city related story, but i also liked the ending.
I've read reviews of this book complaining that this is not the Carrie from the show or the movie. The truth is this is 17-year-old Carrie who is a typical teen concerned with sex, keeping her boyfriend, and drinking. Occasionally, she thinks about her future. Hm, sounds a bit like Carrie the adult. I advise against comparing the writing styles of this book and the show because that is like comparing apples to oranges. For that matter, I don't recommend comparing this book to the SATC book either for the same reason.
This book is all about a typical teen who worries about what most teens have always worried about. It isn't particularly witty or funny, but neither is the original book. The story earned its fourth star on the last page.
This book is all about a typical teen who worries about what most teens have always worried about. It isn't particularly witty or funny, but neither is the original book. The story earned its fourth star on the last page.
Sometimes great and entertaining no-brainer is exactly what you need! I realize this was an attempt for Candace Bushnell to capitalize on Sex and the City's monstrous success, but it really was quite entertaining. Now I'm gonna reread Sex and the City cause it's been awhile ...
Als ich mir das Buch zugelegt habe, war ich womöglich in einer Phase, weil nachdem es erschienen ist, war es nicht unbedingt etwas, was ich dringend haben musste. Doch dann wurde ich neugierig.
Aus dem Rückentext kann man nicht herauslesen, wobei es bei diesem Buch gehen soll und anfangs habe ich mich auch gefragt, ob es eine wirkliche Story geben soll, abgesehen von Carries Weg zu der Kolumnistin, die die meisten aus Sex and the City kennen.
So ist die Story an sich wahrlich keine große, oder schwere Kost, aber in dem guten Schreibstil der Autorin, doch eine sehr authentische, in der sowohl Dinge wie Drogen, Betrug und Andersartigkeit vorkommen.
Allerdings ist das größte Thema, das in diesem Buch behandelt wird, natürlich die Liebe und all ihre Tücken.
Die Charaktere an sich sind gut, selbstständig und man kann sie allesamt wohl in ihren Entscheidungen verstehen, auch wenn sie in ihrer Entwicklung an manchen Stellen vorhersehbar waren. Außerdem fand ich, dass Carrie manches Mal für ihr Alter (16 Jahre), doch reichlich reif gewirkt hat.
Dafür muss man der Autorin jedoch auch gut halten, dass sich ihre Träume am Ende doch nicht so einfach erfüllen lassen, wie sie es sich vorgestellt hat.
Das Buch war im Gegensatz zu den anderen Teenie-Büchern, die sich um glitzernde Fabelwesen drehen erfrischend anders und vor allem äußerst realistisch. Die Geschichte wird mit so viel Charme, Witz und auch manchem Sarkasmus erzählt, dass es eine gelungene Abwechslung zum momentanen Markt ist, wenn auch kein Reißer.
Aus dem Rückentext kann man nicht herauslesen, wobei es bei diesem Buch gehen soll und anfangs habe ich mich auch gefragt, ob es eine wirkliche Story geben soll, abgesehen von Carries Weg zu der Kolumnistin, die die meisten aus Sex and the City kennen.
So ist die Story an sich wahrlich keine große, oder schwere Kost, aber in dem guten Schreibstil der Autorin, doch eine sehr authentische, in der sowohl Dinge wie Drogen, Betrug und Andersartigkeit vorkommen.
Allerdings ist das größte Thema, das in diesem Buch behandelt wird, natürlich die Liebe und all ihre Tücken.
Die Charaktere an sich sind gut, selbstständig und man kann sie allesamt wohl in ihren Entscheidungen verstehen, auch wenn sie in ihrer Entwicklung an manchen Stellen vorhersehbar waren. Außerdem fand ich, dass Carrie manches Mal für ihr Alter (16 Jahre), doch reichlich reif gewirkt hat.
Dafür muss man der Autorin jedoch auch gut halten, dass sich ihre Träume am Ende doch nicht so einfach erfüllen lassen, wie sie es sich vorgestellt hat.
Das Buch war im Gegensatz zu den anderen Teenie-Büchern, die sich um glitzernde Fabelwesen drehen erfrischend anders und vor allem äußerst realistisch. Die Geschichte wird mit so viel Charme, Witz und auch manchem Sarkasmus erzählt, dass es eine gelungene Abwechslung zum momentanen Markt ist, wenn auch kein Reißer.