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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
First of all, let me start by saying I love Patrick Ness as an author. I’ve read The Chaos Walking series as well as A Monster Calls and was hooked on both of those stories and lead me to want to read all of Mr.Mess’s work.
This book wasn’t my favorite of all the books that I’ve read from Patrick Ness, however, this was still an intriguing story. It follows the lives of Mikey, his sister Mel, and theirs friends Henna, and Jared. In their works, the they have some special kids called Indie Kids who have powers and fight against evil forces such as vampires, gods, and other supernatural creatures.
What makes this book so interesting is that instead of focusing on the kids with special powers, this story chooses to focus on our main characters who just lead regular lives but have many of the same relatable problems that many teenagers might go through such as body image issue, dysfunctional families, having secret crushes and discovering yourself and your identity. It helps people who may just feel ordinary or boring among a world where the extraordinary exists realize that even in everyday life, they will still have their own struggles to deal with as life changes all around them as they grow up and move on to new experiences.
Overall, I would still recommend this book to fans of Patrick Ness or fans of good YA fiction in general but I will say I did like his previous books they o read before this a little more.
This book wasn’t my favorite of all the books that I’ve read from Patrick Ness, however, this was still an intriguing story. It follows the lives of Mikey, his sister Mel, and theirs friends Henna, and Jared. In their works, the they have some special kids called Indie Kids who have powers and fight against evil forces such as vampires, gods, and other supernatural creatures.
What makes this book so interesting is that instead of focusing on the kids with special powers, this story chooses to focus on our main characters who just lead regular lives but have many of the same relatable problems that many teenagers might go through such as body image issue, dysfunctional families, having secret crushes and discovering yourself and your identity. It helps people who may just feel ordinary or boring among a world where the extraordinary exists realize that even in everyday life, they will still have their own struggles to deal with as life changes all around them as they grow up and move on to new experiences.
Overall, I would still recommend this book to fans of Patrick Ness or fans of good YA fiction in general but I will say I did like his previous books they o read before this a little more.
3.5 stars
Cute with a clever concept. Solid read...finished the audiobook in two-and-a-half days, which is pretty quick for me.
Cute with a clever concept. Solid read...finished the audiobook in two-and-a-half days, which is pretty quick for me.
I expected this to be more humorous because of the great premise, but it got fairly angsty. Still good, though. Recommended for ages 14-18.
3/5
everytime i read a patrick ness book i'm like well. don't know how i felt about that. seemed like it should be a fun different take on a trope but instead it's just kind of dry and i never felt very invested or cared much about the characters
everytime i read a patrick ness book i'm like well. don't know how i felt about that. seemed like it should be a fun different take on a trope but instead it's just kind of dry and i never felt very invested or cared much about the characters
THIS BOOK IS GOLD! I wish it was longer, I wish there would be more of it, I wish it wouldn't end. I love it so much. I have read some bloody amazing books this year - which is really amazing, I'm a sucker for great books that I will remember for years - and I can add this one to the pile.
The Rest of Us Just Live Here is the first Patrick Ness book I'm reading. Yes, I'm currently also reading More Than This, but I haven't gotten very far yet. I think I need to read more of his books because he has so interesting ideas and I want to know more about that.
The main protagonist is Mike and the book is basically about him and his best friends, his sisters but also his family in general and the people going to their school and the indie kids and the supernatural stuff that's going on. But he's not the hero, the Chosen One to defeat the evil guys. We learn about the people that do, the indie kids, yes, but that's not really the main plot. And that's cool. That's such a new idea and I have never read anything like that before. We learn about the clichee story of Satchel & the others in the beginning of every chapter, sometimes it sounds quite satirical, they of course have a love triangle etc.
All those characters are so diverse and I love that so much. We have Jared, who is gay, but that's just one of the things he is. It is talked about, yes, but this is not an LGBT* book. This is how character should be portrayed in TV Shows and films and generally the media all the time. I don't know if it makes sense how I wrote it but maybe you get what I mean.
Anyway. Mike has OCD and his sister Mel an eating disorder that nearly killed her a while ago. That's some heavy stuff. But so important to read about. I only know a bit about OCD and I obviously don't know what it feels like but I think I have learned more. I know what it feels to have mental health issues and I think it's super important to read and KNOW that there are different ones and that it's okay and that there is help.
I absolutely loved the whole chapter in which Mike is talking to Dr. Luther, his old and new therapist. So many of the things Mike said I feel too or can relate to and ... wow, I was so emotional reading all this. That scene was so great and in a way helpful and I literally marked every second page with a post it because I want to read it again and think about it more.
It's a YA book, it's kind of a fiction book because of those weird Immortals, but it's also - like your usual YA book - about love and friendship and being young and all that, but also about mental health and dealing with that.
This book is so diverse in its plot and I love that. It never gets boring, it's always flowing and it's such an amazing read. If I had the time, I would reread it right away. It's definitely worth it.
Side note: My book has a glow in the dark cover. I never had a cover like that before. I love it.
The Rest of Us Just Live Here is the first Patrick Ness book I'm reading. Yes, I'm currently also reading More Than This, but I haven't gotten very far yet. I think I need to read more of his books because he has so interesting ideas and I want to know more about that.
The main protagonist is Mike and the book is basically about him and his best friends, his sisters but also his family in general and the people going to their school and the indie kids and the supernatural stuff that's going on. But he's not the hero, the Chosen One to defeat the evil guys. We learn about the people that do, the indie kids, yes, but that's not really the main plot. And that's cool. That's such a new idea and I have never read anything like that before. We learn about the clichee story of Satchel & the others in the beginning of every chapter, sometimes it sounds quite satirical, they of course have a love triangle etc.
All those characters are so diverse and I love that so much. We have Jared, who is gay, but that's just one of the things he is. It is talked about, yes, but this is not an LGBT* book. This is how character should be portrayed in TV Shows and films and generally the media all the time. I don't know if it makes sense how I wrote it but maybe you get what I mean.
Anyway. Mike has OCD and his sister Mel an eating disorder that nearly killed her a while ago. That's some heavy stuff. But so important to read about. I only know a bit about OCD and I obviously don't know what it feels like but I think I have learned more. I know what it feels to have mental health issues and I think it's super important to read and KNOW that there are different ones and that it's okay and that there is help.
I absolutely loved the whole chapter in which Mike is talking to Dr. Luther, his old and new therapist. So many of the things Mike said I feel too or can relate to and ... wow, I was so emotional reading all this. That scene was so great and in a way helpful and I literally marked every second page with a post it because I want to read it again and think about it more.
It's a YA book, it's kind of a fiction book because of those weird Immortals, but it's also - like your usual YA book - about love and friendship and being young and all that, but also about mental health and dealing with that.
This book is so diverse in its plot and I love that. It never gets boring, it's always flowing and it's such an amazing read. If I had the time, I would reread it right away. It's definitely worth it.
Side note: My book has a glow in the dark cover. I never had a cover like that before. I love it.
Honestly, I don't know what to say here. I still love this book with all my heart, I love it just as much as when I first read it, it's just SO GOOD!
I wrote a proper - and long af - review of this here, I just want to say again how much I love the whole idea of this book. I love how you have two stories going on, one in the background, one the "main stuff". I love how this world is almost like ours but supernatural stuff is happening there quite often and people have learned to either live with it or just forgot about it.
I love the diversity of the characters. SO. MUCH. This is not a story about "a mentally ill kid" or "that gay kid" but a group of teenagers, a group of friends, who all have some shit going on.
The Rest Of Us Just Live Here is also quite inspirational. There are so many quotes in there that I want to remember forever and that I want to shout at anyone who is having a bad day.
"Not everyone has to be the Chosen One. Not everyone has to be the guy who saves the world. Most people just have to live their lives the best they can, doing the things that are great for them, having great friends, trying to make their lives better, loving people properly. All the while knowing that the world makes no sense but trying to find a way to be happy anyway."
How amazing is that? Can I ingrave that in my head? That I don't have to be the Chosen One and that it's okay that the world makes no sense?
I wrote a proper - and long af - review of this here, I just want to say again how much I love the whole idea of this book. I love how you have two stories going on, one in the background, one the "main stuff". I love how this world is almost like ours but supernatural stuff is happening there quite often and people have learned to either live with it or just forgot about it.
I love the diversity of the characters. SO. MUCH. This is not a story about "a mentally ill kid" or "that gay kid" but a group of teenagers, a group of friends, who all have some shit going on.
The Rest Of Us Just Live Here is also quite inspirational. There are so many quotes in there that I want to remember forever and that I want to shout at anyone who is having a bad day.
"Not everyone has to be the Chosen One. Not everyone has to be the guy who saves the world. Most people just have to live their lives the best they can, doing the things that are great for them, having great friends, trying to make their lives better, loving people properly. All the while knowing that the world makes no sense but trying to find a way to be happy anyway."
How amazing is that? Can I ingrave that in my head? That I don't have to be the Chosen One and that it's okay that the world makes no sense?
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Enjoyed the meta teen trope intros as the frame for the characters, they were always good for a knowing nod or chuckle. Really liked the exploration of gray areas in feelings and friendships. Ness's characters feel more like true teen thinking, not adults-as-teens, which can happen a lot in YA
I read this book first as a teen librarian during at time when I read over 100 YA Books a year... this one though, and only a few others, I remember, clearly and think of semi-regularly. I listen to it this time; the audio is just as wonderful, and I still love everything about it, the characters, their story, the perspective on life and the stories we read, the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves, others, and life. Very much recommend, for youth of course, but also adults who have always felt like they are still just muddling through whatever this all was supposed to be.
jujur bingung mau komen apa tentang buku ini. menurut aku di sini nggak ada kejadian yang dramatis atau mencengangkan. tapi kalau dipikir lagi, aku nggak butuh yang seperti itu kalau ceritanya seru.
aku hampir berhenti baca buku ini tapi aku pikir ah gapapa diterusin aja baca sampai tamat, siapa tau di bagian bagian akhir ada sesuatu yang menarik. tapi ternyata nggak :(
sudut pandang yang digunakan di buku ini adalah sudut pandang orang pertama. tokoh utama kita laki laki bernama michael. michael anak tengah, punya kakak dan adik perempuan. michael mengidap ocd (asumsiku)
kalau dari sisi terjemahan, nggak ada masalah menurutku. hanya saja alur ceritanya yang terkesan membosankan. cerita tentang anak indie dan vampir juga terkesan hanya tempelan saja.
aku hampir berhenti baca buku ini tapi aku pikir ah gapapa diterusin aja baca sampai tamat, siapa tau di bagian bagian akhir ada sesuatu yang menarik. tapi ternyata nggak :(
sudut pandang yang digunakan di buku ini adalah sudut pandang orang pertama. tokoh utama kita laki laki bernama michael. michael anak tengah, punya kakak dan adik perempuan. michael mengidap ocd (asumsiku)
kalau dari sisi terjemahan, nggak ada masalah menurutku. hanya saja alur ceritanya yang terkesan membosankan. cerita tentang anak indie dan vampir juga terkesan hanya tempelan saja.