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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
Si soy honesto, la historia me pareció inverosímil para el contexto. Desde ahí ya no la pude sentir auténtica. Tampoco me gustó que sentí que la autora tuvo que cerrar su obra explicándola al final. Creo que todos hemos reflexionado más de una vez sobre el sentido de la vida, pero siento que si vas a escribir un libro relacionado lo mejor sería que el lector pueda interpretar.
Un dels llibres més interesants que he llegit darrerament/ one of the most interesting books I have read recently
Pierre Anthon announces that there is no meaning in life, that nothing anyone does has meaning, leaves the classroom and climbs a plum tree. His classmates (13 and 14 years olds), are determined to prove to him that he his wrong and start putting their most prized possessions in a heap in the abandoned sawmill. But no one puts their truly prized possessions in their because they don't want to voluntarily give those things up. Soon they start choosing for each other and sacrifices become more serious (such as the coffin and corpse of a girl's baby brother, another girl's innocence, a boy's finger). In the end Pierre isn't convinced that his peers have found meaning because they were willing to part with that which was most prized by them.
I don't know if I liked the book or not. The writing style was different. But the story itself was disturbing. A girl gives up her virginity for this exercise, but then again how many girls do we know who give it up for much less, and that the kids upset that their ploy didn't work kill Pierre. This is one I won't easily forget.
I don't know if I liked the book or not. The writing style was different. But the story itself was disturbing. A girl gives up her virginity for this exercise, but then again how many girls do we know who give it up for much less, and that the kids upset that their ploy didn't work kill Pierre. This is one I won't easily forget.
Nada importa. Hace mucho que lo sé. Así que no merece la pena hacer nada. Eso acabo de descubrirlo.
No sé que decir sobre este libro.
Solo sé que de algún modo me ha ayudado a encontrar el significado.
No sé que decir sobre este libro.
Solo sé que de algún modo me ha ayudado a encontrar el significado.
No se qué decir al respecto, fue una cosa muy rara.
Disturbing, Spine-chilling
Disturbing, Spine-chilling
It is very difficult to rate a book that is brilliantly written, but utterly disturbing. I have many books I have to read and review right now, but I stopped my book assignments to read this one after a good friend posted she was currently reading this, and one hour later, she started swearing in her progress comments on GoodReads.
Pierre Anthon walks out of the classroom and climbs a plum tree. He yells down to his fellow classmates, "It's all a waste of time [...] Everything begins only to end. The moment you were born you begin to die. That's how it is with everything."
Pierre's classmates want him to come down from the tree, so they set out to create a heap of meaning. They decide to give up something that means the most to them. When they realize that no one will give up their most meaningful possession, they take turns deciding for each other.
This chilling allegory made me continually cringe. I was forced to laugh in parts because I couldn't get over how twisted Teller's mind could be. I absolutely think it deserves to be a Printz honor book and Batchelder honor book. Just because something is disturbing doesn't mean it should get a low rating, silly reviewers! There were parts that were unbelievable, but it isn't meant to be taken literally. Also, many of the reviewers seem to have forgotten that this is a translation. Although the characters are thirteen, I think this is intended for high schoolers or adults.
When Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" was released, numerous people canceled their subscriptions to The New Yorker. It was banned from several schools. This book reminds me a lot of that story because it uses uncomfortable plot points to make lasting meaning for the reader.
Pierre Anthon walks out of the classroom and climbs a plum tree. He yells down to his fellow classmates, "It's all a waste of time [...] Everything begins only to end. The moment you were born you begin to die. That's how it is with everything."
Pierre's classmates want him to come down from the tree, so they set out to create a heap of meaning. They decide to give up something that means the most to them. When they realize that no one will give up their most meaningful possession, they take turns deciding for each other.
This chilling allegory made me continually cringe. I was forced to laugh in parts because I couldn't get over how twisted Teller's mind could be. I absolutely think it deserves to be a Printz honor book and Batchelder honor book. Just because something is disturbing doesn't mean it should get a low rating, silly reviewers! There were parts that were unbelievable, but it isn't meant to be taken literally. Also, many of the reviewers seem to have forgotten that this is a translation. Although the characters are thirteen, I think this is intended for high schoolers or adults.
When Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" was released, numerous people canceled their subscriptions to The New Yorker. It was banned from several schools. This book reminds me a lot of that story because it uses uncomfortable plot points to make lasting meaning for the reader.
challenging
dark
reflective
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:
Yes
This book was demented. Had to read it for German lessons. The kids will sacrifice all kind of thing I think even a thumb and the coffin with their baby sibling in it to proof to one demented child something. Than all catches fire, they realize the person they tried to convince is not worth it but all lies in shambles. I did not enjoy it what so ever but it sticks to ones mind
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book is disturbing. That being said, I think it is worth reading. This YA novel forces you to look deeper into the meaning of life, which in turn will create lots of great conversation.