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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
I really loved this book. It was both very realistic and very dreamlike at the same time, and although there were some dramatic events, they never felt overdone. I could very easily picture this book as an indie movie or miniseries, but also as a Hayao Miyazaki movie (the interactions/relationships of the students reminded me of From Up on Poppy Hill).
It had some themes and plot elements that were similar to Moon Over Manifest and the Marauders from Harry Potter, so I'd recommend for fans of those two books/series.
It had some themes and plot elements that were similar to Moon Over Manifest and the Marauders from Harry Potter, so I'd recommend for fans of those two books/series.
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Taylor Markham is a senior at a boarding school in Australia. She does not know much about her past and only has a few scattered memories of her early childhood. When she was eleven, her mother abandoned her at a gas station and a woman who lives next to her school picked her up and brought her to the school. Taylor knows that Hannah has some connection to her past, and worries when she disappears without letting Taylor know where she is going or when she will be back. While Taylor worries about her mysterious past and Hannah’s location, she is also supposed to be leading her school in the annual territory wars between the townies and visiting cadets. She is also perplexed by unsettling dreams and a story about five friends who used to go to her school. Can Taylor figure out her past and not let her school down? Or will she cave under the stress?
Like many people have said, this book begins slowly, but picks up as the novel progresses and the storylines start coming together. I think that the characters and plot could be appealing to some teens, particularly those who like a challenge and appreciate lots of description. Many of the teens in this book have experienced much loss and have lots of pain to deal with. Reading about these characters could help teens learn to empathize with other people and see the world from another person’s perspective.
Taylor Markham is a senior at a boarding school in Australia. She does not know much about her past and only has a few scattered memories of her early childhood. When she was eleven, her mother abandoned her at a gas station and a woman who lives next to her school picked her up and brought her to the school. Taylor knows that Hannah has some connection to her past, and worries when she disappears without letting Taylor know where she is going or when she will be back. While Taylor worries about her mysterious past and Hannah’s location, she is also supposed to be leading her school in the annual territory wars between the townies and visiting cadets. She is also perplexed by unsettling dreams and a story about five friends who used to go to her school. Can Taylor figure out her past and not let her school down? Or will she cave under the stress?
Like many people have said, this book begins slowly, but picks up as the novel progresses and the storylines start coming together. I think that the characters and plot could be appealing to some teens, particularly those who like a challenge and appreciate lots of description. Many of the teens in this book have experienced much loss and have lots of pain to deal with. Reading about these characters could help teens learn to empathize with other people and see the world from another person’s perspective.
I have mixed feelings about this book. So mixed, in fact, that I've decided I don't want to write a proper review. I found it horribly confusing at times but ended up loving it... Whatever that means. I quite liked the ending, which is probably why I rounded it up to 4.75 or so stars. I don't really know what's going on here. Okay, bye.
I had wanted to read this book for a long time, unfortunately, this book gave me a reading slump.bi gave up after 166 pages.
I found the book disorganised and confusing, with a self-absorbed teenage protagonist full of mommy issues.
Is it because I am past the recommended age for this? Lol. I wonder, if I was still a teen, would I have found something to relate to? I didn't feel any bond with this book. Sorry.
I found the book disorganised and confusing, with a self-absorbed teenage protagonist full of mommy issues.
Is it because I am past the recommended age for this? Lol. I wonder, if I was still a teen, would I have found something to relate to? I didn't feel any bond with this book. Sorry.
I think I've figured Melina Marchetta out. She likes to play mind games. It's almost like a trust exercise. If you trust that the story will come and you're patient and stick with her, she'll give you one of the greatest journeys. But you gotta trust her.
On the Jellicoe Road is such a slow reveal that, as my status updates reveal, for the first 1/4 of it I had no clue what was going on. As I was reading I was constantly thinking "I have no clue what's going on". But even as I was at my depths of confusion the writing was so compelling and well-paced that I didn't mind not knowing. I was in it for the ride.
And it paid off. Bit by bit the story is revealed to you, and boy was it a story. I loved the main character Taylor. She's great. I want to be friends with her. I love all the supporting characters. And the ship! I am down with the ship. 100%. I don't even know what to say. I have nothing to say. I can't articulate WHY this book worked for me. I mean apart from the excellent writing, the plot, the twists, the character development etc. It's just great.
On the Jellicoe Road is such a slow reveal that, as my status updates reveal, for the first 1/4 of it I had no clue what was going on. As I was reading I was constantly thinking "I have no clue what's going on". But even as I was at my depths of confusion the writing was so compelling and well-paced that I didn't mind not knowing. I was in it for the ride.
And it paid off. Bit by bit the story is revealed to you, and boy was it a story. I loved the main character Taylor. She's great. I want to be friends with her. I love all the supporting characters. And the ship! I am down with the ship. 100%. I don't even know what to say. I have nothing to say. I can't articulate WHY this book worked for me. I mean apart from the excellent writing, the plot, the twists, the character development etc. It's just great.
Wow. This was so good
I don't even remember why or when I put this book on my TBR. It's been there for a while. Since I am trying to read more books that I already own, I came across this on my Kindle and decided to give it a shot. I didn't even read the synopsis, I just dove right in.
The start of the book is extremely confusing. I got to the 6% mark and had to start over since I had no idea what was going on. I will be honest and say that I was not sure I was going to make it. I was frustrated. I thought the main character, Taylor, was a male for the entire first chapter! (It would have helped if I read the synopsis) I had no idea who anyone was or what was happening. If this happens to you; DO NOT GIVE UP!
There is a beautiful story that unfolds on the pages of this novel. It has multiple layers and is revealed a piece at a time. Everything is important. Everything is relevant. It all makes sense in the end.
And it is a really good story!
I don't even remember why or when I put this book on my TBR. It's been there for a while. Since I am trying to read more books that I already own, I came across this on my Kindle and decided to give it a shot. I didn't even read the synopsis, I just dove right in.
The start of the book is extremely confusing. I got to the 6% mark and had to start over since I had no idea what was going on. I will be honest and say that I was not sure I was going to make it. I was frustrated. I thought the main character, Taylor, was a male for the entire first chapter! (It would have helped if I read the synopsis) I had no idea who anyone was or what was happening. If this happens to you; DO NOT GIVE UP!
There is a beautiful story that unfolds on the pages of this novel. It has multiple layers and is revealed a piece at a time. Everything is important. Everything is relevant. It all makes sense in the end.
And it is a really good story!
Although it is acclaimed and well liked, I could not get into the characters or situation. Despite a promising start I could not finish it (I read about half the book.)
My only regret with this book is that I took so long to get to reading it. I really loved it.
It took me about 50 pages to get into it (the story within a story was a bit confusing at first) but then I couldn't put it down. Really great story telling here, really realistic characters and story arcs. This is fearless writing at its best.
