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cabeswaeter's review against another edition
3.0
I'm torn on this book, I both liked and not so much liked it?
It was kind of cliche, which I personally don't mind all that much, and it was fun and light but also serious at times.
It was focused on romance, but the theatre and the friendship was still most important.
But it didn't really rise to my expectations I guess?
It was kind of cliche, which I personally don't mind all that much, and it was fun and light but also serious at times.
It was focused on romance, but the theatre and the friendship was still most important.
But it didn't really rise to my expectations I guess?
aomernik's review against another edition
3.0
I picked up this book because it looked very theater-related (which it was) and quirky (which it was). I liked all the references to modern theater, including "Wicked," which is a great musical!
There was one big thing I didn't like:
There were many homosexual characters and situations, and I STRONGLY oppose homosexuality. I did not like that aspect. why can't these authors just have likable STRAIGHT characters?
Aside from that, I liked the whole 'summer drama camp' theme going on...also, I usually enjoy reading about shows being put together! Just more proof that I'm a theatre geek...though I'm converting to more writer geek than theatre...oh NEVER MIND!
The few negative aspects put aside, this book was a fantastic journey!
There was one big thing I didn't like:
There were many homosexual characters and situations, and I STRONGLY oppose homosexuality. I did not like that aspect. why can't these authors just have likable STRAIGHT characters?
Aside from that, I liked the whole 'summer drama camp' theme going on...also, I usually enjoy reading about shows being put together! Just more proof that I'm a theatre geek...though I'm converting to more writer geek than theatre...oh NEVER MIND!
The few negative aspects put aside, this book was a fantastic journey!
mariaibalda's review against another edition
2.0
probably my least favorite e. lockhart so far, and I've loved all her other books. the plot, just when it got kind of interesting, just kind of went nowhere.
rhi's review against another edition
2.0
originally 3.5, revised to 2 // looking back this has so many issues and stereotypes but i guess it was fun?? i liked some things.
estevens315's review against another edition
2.0
It was a fantastic book; however it was rather long winded and there wasnt really much of a story told and the ending wasnt explained in as much depth as it could have been.
ebonymae123's review against another edition
2.0
It was a fantastic book; however it was rather long winded and there wasnt really much of a story told and the ending wasnt explained in as much depth as it could have been.
karen_k77's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a completely new perspective for me. I have never been anything even remotely resembling a theatre kid, and I'm not big on musicals in my free time (I've only ever seen Wicked and Little Shop of Horrors). So it was kind of fun for me getting to learn about the whole process and seeing how it feels to perform in the theatre.
The writing was clever and comfortable, which I loved. And I completely related to Sadye, who couldn't decide whether or not she actually had any talent. Personally, I think she did, just maybe not in the areas she wanted. Was I the only one who kept thinking throughout the story that she would make an excellent director? I thought that's how the book would end, but it only hinted at that possibility.
The characters' stories were diverse, which led to an ample collection of personal dramas and quirky personalities. You've got Sadye, who doesn't know where she stands. Demi, who feels repressed and can finally spread his wings. Candie, who gets that gaping wound of neediness bandaged (kind of). Nanette, who's been forced to grow up and be perfect for her fabulous life (which can be viewed as good or bad). And Iz, who ends up being in an even worse social standing than plain Sarah (a.k.a. Sadye).
I had one big problem with this book, though, which is why it was only rated four stars; the ending. So Sadye gets expelled from Wildewood, and she goes home, and I wasn't really expecting that, so I was still kind of jumpy from the twist of events. Then...nothing. Her home-life is just as boring. Her parents are just as blah. None of her friends keep in touch with her regularly. Theo, who I was really starting to like, just disappears off the face of the earth (which I suppose is to be expected, seeing as they only knew each other for a few weeks and live in different states and everything). There was no conflict resolution with Reanne or Morales, who constantly got on my nerves. And then, out the blue, she has this attack of determination and confidence. She suddenly knows that she has talent, and she's going to find what it is, and she's going to release the bigness inside of her, and she's going to be famous.
Where did that come from? If it came from anywhere, it probably came from the weeks of watching movies alone and working a boring job and living in a boring town, but the book didn't really represent the time span well, so her determination came as a complete surprise. I didn't find this believable. There should've been some landmark conversation or thought process that led to this. Not just her randomly deciding "I'm worth something, so I'll go out and prove it."
But the ending seems unimportant when compared to everything I love about this book. The story made such a good impression on me, I can actually feel my interest in musicals spiking farther and farther up by the second. I recommend this to anyone who's ever felt unsure about their own abilities, or their own place in the world, and I definitely recommend this to someone who is passionate about theatre.
The writing was clever and comfortable, which I loved. And I completely related to Sadye, who couldn't decide whether or not she actually had any talent. Personally, I think she did, just maybe not in the areas she wanted. Was I the only one who kept thinking throughout the story that she would make an excellent director? I thought that's how the book would end, but it only hinted at that possibility.
The characters' stories were diverse, which led to an ample collection of personal dramas and quirky personalities. You've got Sadye, who doesn't know where she stands. Demi, who feels repressed and can finally spread his wings. Candie, who gets that gaping wound of neediness bandaged (kind of). Nanette, who's been forced to grow up and be perfect for her fabulous life (which can be viewed as good or bad). And Iz, who ends up being in an even worse social standing than plain Sarah (a.k.a. Sadye).
I had one big problem with this book, though, which is why it was only rated four stars; the ending. So Sadye gets expelled from Wildewood, and she goes home, and I wasn't really expecting that, so I was still kind of jumpy from the twist of events. Then...nothing. Her home-life is just as boring. Her parents are just as blah. None of her friends keep in touch with her regularly. Theo, who I was really starting to like, just disappears off the face of the earth (which I suppose is to be expected, seeing as they only knew each other for a few weeks and live in different states and everything). There was no conflict resolution with Reanne or Morales, who constantly got on my nerves. And then, out the blue, she has this attack of determination and confidence. She suddenly knows that she has talent, and she's going to find what it is, and she's going to release the bigness inside of her, and she's going to be famous.
Where did that come from? If it came from anywhere, it probably came from the weeks of watching movies alone and working a boring job and living in a boring town, but the book didn't really represent the time span well, so her determination came as a complete surprise. I didn't find this believable. There should've been some landmark conversation or thought process that led to this. Not just her randomly deciding "I'm worth something, so I'll go out and prove it."
But the ending seems unimportant when compared to everything I love about this book. The story made such a good impression on me, I can actually feel my interest in musicals spiking farther and farther up by the second. I recommend this to anyone who's ever felt unsure about their own abilities, or their own place in the world, and I definitely recommend this to someone who is passionate about theatre.
kmc3050's review against another edition
4.0
At first I didn't like this one. . .the narrator's voices were too hard to tell apart but then it got easier. Much of the dialog is melodramatic and lame but, overall, the story is very real.
belladistef's review against another edition
3.0
This book was exactly right. I know all these people, these characters. Really affecting, really good