Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.14 AVERAGE
3.14 AVERAGE
2.5 stars, but leaning more towards 3 at the moment. I need to give this one some more thought.
slow-paced
Don't even with this one. I promise you its a waste of time
The first part of the book is just fucking boring. Also, the ending didn’t make any fucking sense. Like why is Micah going to Nepal?
Janie Vivian is a privileged white girl who doesn’t think and acts like the world revolves around her. As described by a GoodReads review, she is a manic pixie-girl. She is a manipulative girl who considers herself as Micah’s “BFF”. Like, girl you can’t even talk to him in public and you get so possessive over the guy? Make it make sense.
Also, I don’t get the Metaphor. Like, rocks?? Girl why are you obsessing over rocks??
The relationship between Janie and Micah is just too fucking weird and toxic like what
I also hate that Janie expects Micah to put up with her shit. And that Micah does put up with her shit
Never read this book this is a fucking waste of time
Janie Vivian is a privileged white girl who doesn’t think and acts like the world revolves around her. As described by a GoodReads review, she is a manic pixie-girl. She is a manipulative girl who considers herself as Micah’s “BFF”. Like, girl you can’t even talk to him in public and you get so possessive over the guy? Make it make sense.
Also, I don’t get the Metaphor. Like, rocks?? Girl why are you obsessing over rocks??
The relationship between Janie and Micah is just too fucking weird and toxic like what
I also hate that Janie expects Micah to put up with her shit. And that Micah does put up with her shit
Never read this book this is a fucking waste of time
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
ok turned out i kinda like it??
a lot of reviews are saying that it's such a shitty story with forced poems-like writing, but i personally digging this book. it tells a sensitive topic and can be triggering, and okay, i admit, i also think the story kinda lacks in volume?? like i think the writer should be able to elaborate more especially when it comes to topic such as rape and toxic relationships.
but i like the narration, it's engaging and beautiful, and what makes me able to bear reading it through the end is definitely the narration. and also the change that happened to janie, how after the horrible event she had to go through, it changed her perception of the world. i love how it is written, honestly, hence the three and a half stars (the half one is a bonus)
a lot of reviews are saying that it's such a shitty story with forced poems-like writing, but i personally digging this book. it tells a sensitive topic and can be triggering, and okay, i admit, i also think the story kinda lacks in volume?? like i think the writer should be able to elaborate more especially when it comes to topic such as rape and toxic relationships.
but i like the narration, it's engaging and beautiful, and what makes me able to bear reading it through the end is definitely the narration. and also the change that happened to janie, how after the horrible event she had to go through, it changed her perception of the world. i love how it is written, honestly, hence the three and a half stars (the half one is a bonus)
Trigger Warning: This book dives into touchy subjects that some might find triggering.
’We can do anything, she always said. Anything, everything. You and me against the world.’
Don’t you just love when you find random book stands where all the books are $7, and not only that but one of the books you buy ends up being the exact book you needed. That was this book for me.
This is Where the World Ends is a dual pov novel, with the readers getting an insight on both Janie and Micah’s minds. You see from when Janie and Micah were young it’s always just been the two of them. That only they knew of. They were each other’s secrets in a way. But as they get older, things change. People drift. And one day everything turns upside down but Micah can’t remember how. You’re thrown into their minds as you get a glimpse into Janie’s life while Micah’s chapters are full of mystery as he can’t remember a thing from the night where he last seen Janie.
I did enjoy this book and even though it was EXACTLY what I needed, it did lack in a few areas. The writing was one of the main areas. It was simple, quick and easy to follow. But, I feel like the story didn’t have a climax. I remember just feeling the same the whole way through. Another area that was lacking I would say is depth of characters, I feel like we only got the outer layer of a few of them ( especially Dewey). It was just missing something and I can’t quite put my finger on it.
Either way, it was a pleasant read and I’m not mad that I purchased it at all. Definitely give it a go if you’re finding yourself in a slump, I’m pretty sure it’s pulled me out if mine.
’We can do anything, she always said. Anything, everything. You and me against the world.’
Don’t you just love when you find random book stands where all the books are $7, and not only that but one of the books you buy ends up being the exact book you needed. That was this book for me.
This is Where the World Ends is a dual pov novel, with the readers getting an insight on both Janie and Micah’s minds. You see from when Janie and Micah were young it’s always just been the two of them. That only they knew of. They were each other’s secrets in a way. But as they get older, things change. People drift. And one day everything turns upside down but Micah can’t remember how. You’re thrown into their minds as you get a glimpse into Janie’s life while Micah’s chapters are full of mystery as he can’t remember a thing from the night where he last seen Janie.
I did enjoy this book and even though it was EXACTLY what I needed, it did lack in a few areas. The writing was one of the main areas. It was simple, quick and easy to follow. But, I feel like the story didn’t have a climax. I remember just feeling the same the whole way through. Another area that was lacking I would say is depth of characters, I feel like we only got the outer layer of a few of them ( especially Dewey). It was just missing something and I can’t quite put my finger on it.
Either way, it was a pleasant read and I’m not mad that I purchased it at all. Definitely give it a go if you’re finding yourself in a slump, I’m pretty sure it’s pulled me out if mine.
This book took quite a toll on me. The plot was so confusing, with it going back-and-forth, back-and-forth all the time. The main characters weren't developed quite well, either. It took me a few rereads of some sentences and chapters to understand what exactly was going on. I do like ambiguity at times, however too much of it, as in this book, is just too much. Overall, I was never able to connect with any of the characters. However the Virginia Woolf quotes put inside really stuck to me. Could have been written with a better, less ambiguous plot.
Really fantastic book! Loved these characters, and yeah, sad, but really great book!
Thanks to Harper Collins for providing me a physical copy of this book for a review.
At first, I thought that I will not like this book at all. It was a boring. It took me a while to connect with the characters and with the story. But, after I was about 80 pages into this book, it started being a lot more interesting and fun. I liked how real the characters felt, because they weren't perfect. They had flaws and they made some stupid decisions. This book was amazing. A beautifully writen heartbreaking, but beautiful story.
At first, I thought that I will not like this book at all. It was a boring. It took me a while to connect with the characters and with the story. But, after I was about 80 pages into this book, it started being a lot more interesting and fun. I liked how real the characters felt, because they weren't perfect. They had flaws and they made some stupid decisions. This book was amazing. A beautifully writen heartbreaking, but beautiful story.
Had me at childhood best friends/neighbors; that's one of my favorite kinds of relationships to read about! I think my biggest complaint might be that it took a little too long for Janie Vivian to start feeling like a dynamic character instead of just this girl Micah totally idolized. (Not quite at the level of manic pixie dream girl, I don't think — and it definitely got better as the story developed and we got more of her POV — but it was maybe a little questionable at the start.)
This really is one of those stories that reminds you everyone's fighting their own battles, and it's not always obvious what drives them. I definitely predicted what happened to Janie — called it from the start — but it felt like that was the only possibility that really made sense, so. And I didn't see the arsonist reveal coming, but once it made sense the truth was so, so satisfying.
This really is one of those stories that reminds you everyone's fighting their own battles, and it's not always obvious what drives them. I definitely predicted what happened to Janie — called it from the start — but it felt like that was the only possibility that really made sense, so. And I didn't see the arsonist reveal coming, but once it made sense the truth was so, so satisfying.
A lot of bad, a little of good. (And spoilers!)
What is with young adult authors and their need to create extremely quirky female leads? There are other ways to make your main characters memorable. Janie is eighteen. I think the sharpie fav quotes on my arm phase is a character trait she has outgrown.
Now that we're talking about her, Jaine is one of the most selfish characters I've read about. She's inconsiderate. She's careless and irresponsible but everyone loves her anyway. She never thinks of consequences and her me-me-me attitude is hair-ripping agony. Unlikable.
Micah and Jaine's toxic friendship. They are unintentionally cruel to each other. Janie takes and takes, Micah receives and forgives. They cherry pick and lose themselves in their ideal versions of each other—Janie; strong and unique and full of life, Micah; kind and down for everything—but they never break the boundary. They never talk about the bad. They don't try to improve. Jaine wants Micah all for herself (she knows he's in love with her and she's in love with him but chooses not to reciprocate because i know we're soulmates but not now cause i wanna date other people first and GOD.) and hates how he hangs around a potential s/o, and Micah's just so damn afraid of seeming like he cares too much and ends up seeming disinterested in her well being.
They loved each other, but they didn't love each other enough.
Well, what did I like?
Half-way through the book, the metaphors and Jaine's musings agonized me less. They improved and I found myself impressed at particular quotes.
The cover art is beautiful. I loved how it incorporated the scenes from the book, though Jaine-centered and without a splash of Micah. Well, I guess in a way, everything in the novel is about Jaine. Even the color, how low-key stated in one chapter through the funeral flowers conversation, is Jaine's favorite color.
I liked how Micah's pov showcased how fragile his mind was by using shorter sentences. As if the author wanted the readers to unconsciously experience his headaches.
Final thoughts? I felt emotional. A bit heartbroken. A whole lot more annoyed at everything else. This could have been a great read with an interesting plot but the execution. . ? Could have been better.
What is with young adult authors and their need to create extremely quirky female leads? There are other ways to make your main characters memorable. Janie is eighteen. I think the sharpie fav quotes on my arm phase is a character trait she has outgrown.
Now that we're talking about her, Jaine is one of the most selfish characters I've read about. She's inconsiderate. She's careless and irresponsible but everyone loves her anyway. She never thinks of consequences and her me-me-me attitude is hair-ripping agony. Unlikable.
Micah and Jaine's toxic friendship. They are unintentionally cruel to each other. Janie takes and takes, Micah receives and forgives. They cherry pick and lose themselves in their ideal versions of each other—Janie; strong and unique and full of life, Micah; kind and down for everything—but they never break the boundary. They never talk about the bad. They don't try to improve. Jaine wants Micah all for herself (she knows he's in love with her and she's in love with him but chooses not to reciprocate because i know we're soulmates but not now cause i wanna date other people first and GOD.) and hates how he hangs around a potential s/o, and Micah's just so damn afraid of seeming like he cares too much and ends up seeming disinterested in her well being.
They loved each other, but they didn't love each other enough.
Well, what did I like?
Half-way through the book, the metaphors and Jaine's musings agonized me less. They improved and I found myself impressed at particular quotes.
The cover art is beautiful. I loved how it incorporated the scenes from the book, though Jaine-centered and without a splash of Micah. Well, I guess in a way, everything in the novel is about Jaine. Even the color, how low-key stated in one chapter through the funeral flowers conversation, is Jaine's favorite color.
I liked how Micah's pov showcased how fragile his mind was by using shorter sentences. As if the author wanted the readers to unconsciously experience his headaches.
Final thoughts? I felt emotional. A bit heartbroken. A whole lot more annoyed at everything else. This could have been a great read with an interesting plot but the execution. . ? Could have been better.