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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
The characters are so raw and real, they had a depth to them that I adore so much. There’s multiple things I got from this book:
-There’s so much going on that are out of our control
-We all have our strengths, and even those qualities we underestimate to get us through.
-Sometimes we let other people to dictate who we’re suppose to be, what we’re suppose to do and have we ever stopped to think, “Is this what we want to go on for years?”
Anyway, I find the the partnerships the characters made with each other (whose gonna get with who) predictable.
I didn’t particularly like the amount of changes it had with each chapter (?) being a different character. There was so much info to remember but it all flows really well together, side by side, so it turns out well. But, if that something you don’t like, I probably suggest evaluating what I said.
It is for young adults so do keep that in mind. I’d recommend this for someone who enjoys looking into other people’s life and their relationship with each other more than what is actually around them/situation happening to them. There was a sole focus on relationships and friendships here. That’s all.
-There’s so much going on that are out of our control
-We all have our strengths, and even those qualities we underestimate to get us through.
-Sometimes we let other people to dictate who we’re suppose to be, what we’re suppose to do and have we ever stopped to think, “Is this what we want to go on for years?”
Anyway, I find the the partnerships the characters made with each other (whose gonna get with who) predictable.
I didn’t particularly like the amount of changes it had with each chapter (?) being a different character. There was so much info to remember but it all flows really well together, side by side, so it turns out well. But, if that something you don’t like, I probably suggest evaluating what I said.
It is for young adults so do keep that in mind. I’d recommend this for someone who enjoys looking into other people’s life and their relationship with each other more than what is actually around them/situation happening to them. There was a sole focus on relationships and friendships here. That’s all.
Having a group of randoms and misfits forced together is a trope I'm always up for. The different POV style of the book was a good idea, now that I'm thinking about it is essential to the telling of each character's story and the shock of intertwining lives. However, because of the numerous characters and the demands and restrictions of moving a story along and writing on all of them, they were a little underdeveloped. The ending was a little loose and did not really fix, explain or deal with anything. Nice to have details and settings in very familiar places (I'm getting the vibe that Matty works at a fictional Top Juice/Boost Juice). Made me wonder who makes the yearbooks at my own school.
I wish the last part of the book could have devolepted better. It's worth reading because these characters are deep and have very relateable problems.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book has a similar random assortment cast vibe to "The Breakfast Club" in which five teenagers have to unwillingly work on their school yearbook together. It really focuses on the moral of "don't judge a book by its cover" as the teenagers all have different private lives compared to their stereotype they are labelled with/what is seen by others.
It's a good book for those who would like a light-heartening and poignant read on modern Australian school life. (Just know not everyone in Australia is like that)
It's a good book for those who would like a light-heartening and poignant read on modern Australian school life. (Just know not everyone in Australia is like that)
When I first started this book, I was unsure about it and couldn’t get interested in it. But after the first couple of chapters, it started to pick up and I started enjoying it. It’s nice to read a book from an Australian author which is also set in Australia because when I was reading this, it felt familiar. I love the concept of 5 students from different social groups all being thrust into a project. They started off not knowing one another, but as the months flew past, their friendships grew stronger. I loved how Charlie, Matt and Gillian became a close group and I cherished their playful banters. Although I think Charlie’s and Ryan’s relationship was the most amusing.
The friendships formed throughout the novel reminded of my friends – how we’re all different but our differences are what make us unique and love each other. If we were all the same, that would be really boring. Although Matt clearly states that Gillian is his best friend, I totally ship them as a couple.
I loved reading about the character’s development; how they changed completely from the person they started off as at the beginning of year 12. I could relate really well with Tammi as my best friends are in the ones in the limelight and I let them decide things for me. Which is why I understand Tammi. We don’t want to lose our friends – so we do what they wish in order to keep them.
I actually liked the idea of the students creating a yearbook and all the mini ideas that came along it, like writing letters to one another and whatnot. I hope my school does this haha because I would be all for it.
So I was expecting a happy ending to this book because well, it didn’t look like it’d be sad. But let’s just say, my heart cried in pain at the end of the novel. I guess the ending shows our reality, our teenage recklessness and how awful we can be.
I would definitely recommend you check this out. It was a quick read and humorous. I really enjoyed Sarah’s writing and am hoping to read more of her works in the future.
The friendships formed throughout the novel reminded of my friends – how we’re all different but our differences are what make us unique and love each other. If we were all the same, that would be really boring. Although Matt clearly states that Gillian is his best friend, I totally ship them as a couple.
I loved reading about the character’s development; how they changed completely from the person they started off as at the beginning of year 12. I could relate really well with Tammi as my best friends are in the ones in the limelight and I let them decide things for me. Which is why I understand Tammi. We don’t want to lose our friends – so we do what they wish in order to keep them.
I actually liked the idea of the students creating a yearbook and all the mini ideas that came along it, like writing letters to one another and whatnot. I hope my school does this haha because I would be all for it.
So I was expecting a happy ending to this book because well, it didn’t look like it’d be sad. But let’s just say, my heart cried in pain at the end of the novel. I guess the ending shows our reality, our teenage recklessness and how awful we can be.
I would definitely recommend you check this out. It was a quick read and humorous. I really enjoyed Sarah’s writing and am hoping to read more of her works in the future.