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2.98 AVERAGE
2.98 AVERAGE
This book is a bit dated but the theme is very relevant now. If you read it in class, just explain that a telegram is like an email.
I think two stars is generous. I really do. I'm actually considering changing it to one star, but I don't think I will. The book had a point, and that point was well established and came through well. However, the book failed to posses any interesting climaxes, strong characters, or a satisfying conclusion. No one was happy at then end of the book, and the protagonist and antagonist were not clearly defined. I see the appeal in this book, but it doesn't necessarily appeal to my personal taste. The style was dry. It lacked an interesting use of literary devices and even though the fact that it was written without a narrator was intend to distinguish it from other books, it just made me further doubt the author's abilities. I would never have picked this book up if it weren't required, and I only gave it two stars because I respect what the author was trying to do, even if I don't think he succeeded.
challenging
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Since I read this in class there was some things my teacher made me change my opinion about. If I were to read this book on my own I wouldn't be able to see myself rating this book more than a 1.5 star rating.
I think everyone should read this book once in their lifetime. It has so much to say about our political system and the pressures of being accepted in society!!! Bravo!
slow-paced
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoyed this one. It was a fast read, and an interesting idea. I think it'd be a great book for teens to read and learn how their actions can effect them long-term. I'm sad that I missed the book club discussion on this one. I'm going to pass this on to my teen boys.
This is one of those books I keep going back to. I first read it when it first came out as a kid and liked the format (part play, part diary, part reporting) as well as the basic story. I found it again as a college age adult and enjoyed the political information to go along with it. Reading it now has brought it to a new point for me, with the ideas I suppose Avi was always really looking for - the subjectivity of what is considered "truth."
The book is great, absolutely so. One of my favorites, for certain. It is strange reading this as a more experienced adult, though, seeing the holes that pop up and the choices made in the writing to reach the point of the exercise. It's very much a simple book with a complex concept, and the concept...works as long as you accept it. That's the best way I can think of describing it - as a short, quick, identifiable read (and the beauty of it is that anyone who reads it can find a parallel with their own lives regarding the plot in some shape or form), it works, even if it works in an imperfect way.
Regardless of any protests I may have about this book, the reality is still that books like this are important, and kids really need more books like this. That the book is 20 years old today and the concepts are still highly relevant says quite a bit to me about both this book and society in general. If you haven't read it, now is the time to change that.
The book is great, absolutely so. One of my favorites, for certain. It is strange reading this as a more experienced adult, though, seeing the holes that pop up and the choices made in the writing to reach the point of the exercise. It's very much a simple book with a complex concept, and the concept...works as long as you accept it. That's the best way I can think of describing it - as a short, quick, identifiable read (and the beauty of it is that anyone who reads it can find a parallel with their own lives regarding the plot in some shape or form), it works, even if it works in an imperfect way.
Regardless of any protests I may have about this book, the reality is still that books like this are important, and kids really need more books like this. That the book is 20 years old today and the concepts are still highly relevant says quite a bit to me about both this book and society in general. If you haven't read it, now is the time to change that.
I really disliked this book. The protagonist got on my nerves because he was annoying and acted like a four-year-old. Honestly everyone in the book should grow up. Another reason I disliked it was the fact it was too easy, I do love an easy read every once in awhile but I feel like “Nothing but the Truth” is not one of those reads.