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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
Such an odd, wonderful novel. The antithesis (IMHO) of many young adult fantasy novels. I am not entirely sure what I read, but Ness can really tell a tale.
dark
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Eh, it was okay. Accuracte depiction of OCD but the story itself was meh
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Car accident
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
I'm pretty sure i originally rated this 5 stars. It has some really accurate depictions of mental illness that I love. But rereading.... Honestly there is one scene that makes me cry bc it is so accurately what I felt when I read it, and what encouraged
Meta to the extreme.
Not as much of a satire as I thought, which is why I think I walked away a little disappointed. Sure, on the one hand you could say that nothing really happened to these characters, but that's the point. Your life isn't any less valid because you're not an indie kid named Finn (or Finn, or Finn, or Finn).
Unfortunately, I think because of the manner in which the story is told, we feel like we only get half the story because of this larger looming plot happening without the character's knowledge. But then again, that's how it would be if you just lived in a world where there were gods and aliens and vampires and zombies and weren't the hero.
Not as much of a satire as I thought, which is why I think I walked away a little disappointed. Sure, on the one hand you could say that nothing really happened to these characters, but that's the point. Your life isn't any less valid because you're not an indie kid named Finn (or Finn, or Finn, or Finn).
Unfortunately, I think because of the manner in which the story is told, we feel like we only get half the story because of this larger looming plot happening without the character's knowledge. But then again, that's how it would be if you just lived in a world where there were gods and aliens and vampires and zombies and weren't the hero.
It took me a minute to figure out what was going on with this book. Clever.
emotional
funny
medium-paced
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
HEAR ME OUT.
I have loved every Patrick Ness book I have read (Chaos Walking, More Than This, The Crane Wife, A Monster Calls). I love his characters. I love his plots. I love his twists and turns. I love his writing. But with this book, unfortunately, everything fell flat except for the writing.
I didn't care about any of the characters and I didn't think there was much of a plot at all. Or I just didn't get it, maybe. I kept asking myself, "What is this book about?" I didn't think everything going on connected enough, between the Indie Kids and the rest of the kids. And the fantastical elements were too "out there" for me to suspend my disbelief. It just felt like this book didn't come together the right way.
Also, I don't think I like reading about anxiety/depression.
I DID like reading about the friendships between the main characters. And I liked that everyone was flawed and trying to figure out how to live with that. I can appreciate what the book was trying to say.
But, this book wasn't for me. And that makes me so sad.
I have loved every Patrick Ness book I have read (Chaos Walking, More Than This, The Crane Wife, A Monster Calls). I love his characters. I love his plots. I love his twists and turns. I love his writing. But with this book, unfortunately, everything fell flat except for the writing.
I didn't care about any of the characters and I didn't think there was much of a plot at all. Or I just didn't get it, maybe. I kept asking myself, "What is this book about?" I didn't think everything going on connected enough, between the Indie Kids and the rest of the kids. And the fantastical elements were too "out there" for me to suspend my disbelief. It just felt like this book didn't come together the right way.
Also, I don't think I like reading about anxiety/depression.
I DID like reading about the friendships between the main characters. And I liked that everyone was flawed and trying to figure out how to live with that. I can appreciate what the book was trying to say.
But, this book wasn't for me. And that makes me so sad.