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nannerl's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
For a wide number of reasons, Francesca Zappia books have become a comfort go-to. The kind of read that I pick up when I just want to be relieved from my own thoughts for a minute. For this reason, I'm very biased when it comes to reviewing this book. Truth to be told, I didn't love it. Personally, I found that it had too many characters and that almost no one of them had been given much depth. Even the main characters were kind of stereotypical. The plot itself was very simple and yet so much complex at the same time. It left me with more questions than answer, a matter which, to be fair, was addressed in the last few pages. I'd love to read a sequel to get to know this world a bit better.
I almost forgot, it has actual, on page asexual representation! I'm not surprised, given the context in which this author was recommended to me, but I think it's the first time I find out about the representation by reading the book, and not just knowing beforehand
I almost forgot, it has actual, on page asexual representation! I'm not surprised, given the context in which this author was recommended to me, but I think it's the first time I find out about the representation by reading the book, and not just knowing beforehand
calamityin's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Blood, Gore, Fire/Fire injury, Bullying, Abandonment, Body horror, and Death
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Car accident, Alcohol, Child death, Addiction, Pedophilia, and Sexual harassment
alyp01's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
ameserole's review against another edition
4.0
THIS BOOK WAS SO GOOD! I definitely recommend the audio guys!
Now Entering Addamsville was such a fun book. Once I saw the title I just knew I had to get my hands on it. One, I love absolutely everything about the Addams family. Two, this book was just a blast to listen to. Three, now I really wished it was October.
In it, you will meet Zora. She is a high school senior who definitely has a lot on her plate. Her mom disappeared, her dad is in jail, her older sisters is sort of her guardian, and she is basically hated by everyone in this town. So, yeah.. a lot on her god damn plate guys!
Zora is like my spirit animal. She gets why people hate and judge her buts he thinks they are all idiots anyways. No one really wanted to know the truth of what was happening because it was easier to blame her because of what happened to her parents. Spoiler alert: these people all suck.
Now she lives in the best town ever, because this place was beyond awesome. I loved how it was creepy and mysterious. Which again, Addams vibes people - is it too weird to start watching those movies now or no? The one thing that shocked me was how ignorant her cousin could be sometimes. Plus, I didn't get why her aunt never really helped with anything until after her home was destroyed by the idiots of this damn town.
Yeah, things got heated with me and these characters from time to time. Just saying. Other than that, this book had a really good villain too! Oh lord, he was creepy and I loved it all. Ugh, if I could dive back into this book I totally would but alas.. I have so many other books patiently waiting for me read them. I will most definitely reread this next year though! Or maybe in October!!
Now Entering Addamsville was such a fun book. Once I saw the title I just knew I had to get my hands on it. One, I love absolutely everything about the Addams family. Two, this book was just a blast to listen to. Three, now I really wished it was October.
In it, you will meet Zora. She is a high school senior who definitely has a lot on her plate. Her mom disappeared, her dad is in jail, her older sisters is sort of her guardian, and she is basically hated by everyone in this town. So, yeah.. a lot on her god damn plate guys!
Zora is like my spirit animal. She gets why people hate and judge her buts he thinks they are all idiots anyways. No one really wanted to know the truth of what was happening because it was easier to blame her because of what happened to her parents. Spoiler alert: these people all suck.
Now she lives in the best town ever, because this place was beyond awesome. I loved how it was creepy and mysterious. Which again, Addams vibes people - is it too weird to start watching those movies now or no? The one thing that shocked me was how ignorant her cousin could be sometimes. Plus, I didn't get why her aunt never really helped with anything until after her home was destroyed by the idiots of this damn town.
Yeah, things got heated with me and these characters from time to time. Just saying. Other than that, this book had a really good villain too! Oh lord, he was creepy and I loved it all. Ugh, if I could dive back into this book I totally would but alas.. I have so many other books patiently waiting for me read them. I will most definitely reread this next year though! Or maybe in October!!
saintswitchblade's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. Even though a couple bits were a little predictable, I still had a lot of fun reading and I really loved the characters. Even the MC, which is rare for me. I really, really hope a sequel is in the works.
charvi_not_just_fiction's review against another edition
This was so boring? Dnfed after almost 2hrs of the audio book cause I can't get myself to care about anything in this book. So sad since I loved the author's previous book :(
ricecrispyleaves's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
volterra13's review against another edition
3.0
This is a tough one. Rationally I get that it's a good book. The writing is amazing, the plot development is pretty great as well as the characters. And yet for some reason I wasn't engaged in the story. If I put the book down for longer, I might've never finished it - I just didn't care enough. Which is sad. Because I feel like I could've enjoyed this much more if I read it in a different time. But for now it is what it is.
Also, the ending (last sentence) confused the hell out of me.
Also, the ending (last sentence) confused the hell out of me.
meikschi's review against another edition
4.0
I did not expect to like this as much as I did but I had a fun, artsy cartoon playing in my head the whole time while reading.
The end felt a bit off and rushed, some stories remained untold, but I closed the book feeling satisfied and entertained so I'm not complaining.
The end felt a bit off and rushed, some stories remained untold, but I closed the book feeling satisfied and entertained so I'm not complaining.