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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
(1,5 stars)
Not because I thought it was awful, only because this isn't the genre of books I like.
I picked this up knowing that it was a very light fantasy novel. More of a contemporary fantasy which I love, according to the fact that I love the simon snow series. but this was more sci-fi than fantasy for me and that just isn't it. if you took out the sci-fi part and build a more contemporary story on these characters it would have been right up my alley.
Not because I thought it was awful, only because this isn't the genre of books I like.
I picked this up knowing that it was a very light fantasy novel. More of a contemporary fantasy which I love, according to the fact that I love the simon snow series. but this was more sci-fi than fantasy for me and that just isn't it. if you took out the sci-fi part and build a more contemporary story on these characters it would have been right up my alley.
The book is a little bit slow to get started. Overall I enjoyed it but I didn't connect with the characters as much as I would have liked despite their many charms. The characters faced various coming of age issues on a backdrop of supernatural elements occurring in their town; and despite the common issues that many of us have faced, or still face, I still wasn't able to connect wholeheartedly with the story.
There's something about the way that Patrick Ness writes books that makes you feel something deep within yourself. In this case it's an unbearable sadness at the reality of it all from what the characters are going through. The emotions and ideas he conveys are powerful and relatable. I'm crying from how this book has touched something in my heart.
The thing about Patrick Ness is that from reading the Monsters of Men trilogy and A Monster Calls is that his stories take on their own lives. It's never about just writing a book to live out the fantasy, it's about writing about a life to live out its meaning. It's really difficult to explain how I feel about his stories but they always leave me in a book hangover state for a while.
This book contrary to what many reviews seem to be saying isn't boring because it's about the non-supernatural kids. It's amazing because it's about how supernatural they can be in their own way.
The thing about Patrick Ness is that from reading the Monsters of Men trilogy and A Monster Calls is that his stories take on their own lives. It's never about just writing a book to live out the fantasy, it's about writing about a life to live out its meaning. It's really difficult to explain how I feel about his stories but they always leave me in a book hangover state for a while.
This book contrary to what many reviews seem to be saying isn't boring because it's about the non-supernatural kids. It's amazing because it's about how supernatural they can be in their own way.
I enjoyed the writing but otherwise the book was just okay. I probably went in having with too high expectations. The general plot just confused me and I feel like nothing major happened.
As with many Ness books, the concept is strong and intriguing, but the execution doesn’t entirely come through. I enjoyed the pithy intro paragraphs to each chapter that tell this abbreviated version of a classic hero cycle tale. I found my mind wandering to fill in the details of these paragraphs based on the many tropes of YA, fantasy, and sci-fi literature.
The book’s actual focus, however, is on the people in the periphery during these epic tales. The emphasis is on how “normal” these kids are and how largely unaffected they are by the acts of the “indie kids.” Ness certainly achieves this contrast in stories and there are humorous, clever moments throughout. I just did not deeply connect with any of the characters enough for this book to stick with me long-term.
The book’s actual focus, however, is on the people in the periphery during these epic tales. The emphasis is on how “normal” these kids are and how largely unaffected they are by the acts of the “indie kids.” Ness certainly achieves this contrast in stories and there are humorous, clever moments throughout. I just did not deeply connect with any of the characters enough for this book to stick with me long-term.
dark
emotional
hopeful
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
slow-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
This book made me realize I have OCD. The main character struggles with OCD and it is a very good representation of the condition, and I'm very grateful to the book for that. Beyond that, the book is rather slow. Because, at its core the story is just about a bunch of high school seniors dealing with their personal issues, and stuff just keeps blowing up in the background. The book just wasn't as fun as I expected, but it's not a bad book by any means.
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-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
People may not have liked this book so much but I can say that it was a fun read, says the girl who gave 3 stars. Seriously, it may not be as compelling as A Monster Calls, but this book sure knows how to cheer a reader up. Also, they shouldn't be compared. They're entirely different books. I found myself liking the characters in this one (except Henna) and enjoyed Ness' humor in the persona of Mikey. The indie kids! Oh I would love to know more about them. But yeah, it was a good story. I NEED TO IMPROVE MY REVIEWS OMG