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bartlebies's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
brittany_faith's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
mirrorchaser's review against another edition
3.0
After rereading a few teen romances that I used to love, I decided to see how old RL Stine would hold up against my memories. (Also, I have to give a bit of credit to the new-ish Netflix Fear Street movies which are AMAZING). Now, teen Courtney was quite the horror fanatic. I discovered the horror genre at my best friend's 10th birthday party via the Kellan Lutz Nightmare On Elm Street remake, and spent the next decade of my life dipping my toes in all manner of "scary" things. As expected, Fear Street became a pretty big part of my life. The books were just the right size to stuff into a jacket pocket or in the seat pocket of a car (do cars still have those?) so I always had one of the millions of options with me.
Fortunately, I've data dumped every plot since then so this is like starting over.
[b:The New Girl|89791|The New Girl (Fear Street, #1)|R.L. Stine|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1403097144l/89791._SY75_.jpg|86659] is the inaugural Fear Street novel and sets the tone for the rest of the novel. Here, we learn that Fear Street is the street in Shadyside where all the weird things happen - some of them spooky, scary, or downright graphic - and no one really stops to think "maybe we should move out of this town where people keep getting murdered."
In this book, popular and goofy Cory finds himself drawn to the new girl, Anna. Well something is obviously off with Anna but Cory doesn't believe it. Some weird stuff happens, there's maybe a love triangle, and then there's a twist.
Some parts of this book honestly didn't make sense. At the end of the day there are a lot of questions, but maybe the target audience wouldn't notice those things.
Fortunately, I've data dumped every plot since then so this is like starting over.
[b:The New Girl|89791|The New Girl (Fear Street, #1)|R.L. Stine|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1403097144l/89791._SY75_.jpg|86659] is the inaugural Fear Street novel and sets the tone for the rest of the novel. Here, we learn that Fear Street is the street in Shadyside where all the weird things happen - some of them spooky, scary, or downright graphic - and no one really stops to think "maybe we should move out of this town where people keep getting murdered."
In this book, popular and goofy Cory finds himself drawn to the new girl, Anna. Well something is obviously off with Anna but Cory doesn't believe it. Some weird stuff happens, there's maybe a love triangle, and then there's a twist.
Some parts of this book honestly didn't make sense.
Spoiler
We never get a clear answer of why Lisa can see Anna but no one else seems to recognize her... she's not a ghost so she would presumably interact with other people. There is no Corwin record in the files, but wouldn't there be a Willa record? If Willa ISN'T going to the school regularly, how is she in class without the teachers thinking it's weird?iveelain's review against another edition
2.0
Doing a Fear Street reread!
Listen Cory - I, too, am often bedazzled by blue-eyed blonde girls, but you gotta chill out, my dude. The creepiest part of this book was his obsession with Anna.
One of the weaker Fear Street books IMO, but I still think it’s got some pretty gruesome themes for a book aimed at teenagers. I probably ate the twist up when I was younger, and honestly forgot what it was until I just finished this, but the development to get there was kinda meh.
Cory is also just dumb as rocks. Stay out of Fear Street, bro.
Listen Cory - I, too, am often bedazzled by blue-eyed blonde girls, but you gotta chill out, my dude. The creepiest part of this book was his obsession with Anna.
One of the weaker Fear Street books IMO, but I still think it’s got some pretty gruesome themes for a book aimed at teenagers. I probably ate the twist up when I was younger, and honestly forgot what it was until I just finished this, but the development to get there was kinda meh.
Cory is also just dumb as rocks. Stay out of Fear Street, bro.
christina_mac's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 for nostalgia, 2 for not wrapping up quick enough
polarbearlvr's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I like being confused in an intriguing way. A way that makes me keep reading. This book provided that, for sure. Kept me questioning.
em_harring's review against another edition
3.0
The New Girl wasn't one of the Fear Street books I read growing up, but I would have liked it enough to give it a 3, so even though the main character is a bit of a dunce, weirdly obsessed, and low-key a stalker-a 3 it is.
elbyjosie's review against another edition
3.0
6/10⭐
i wish i had enjoyed it more but just couldn't get over the fact that half the book is cory just obsessing over a girl he barely knows, and i wasn't drawn in by the mystery either. i think I finished it just because it was so short and by the time i realized i wasn't enjoying it i just thought "f*ck it might as well!"
i wish i had enjoyed it more but just couldn't get over the fact that half the book is cory just obsessing over a girl he barely knows, and i wasn't drawn in by the mystery either. i think I finished it just because it was so short and by the time i realized i wasn't enjoying it i just thought "