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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
I have a problem. I borrowed [b:On the Jellicoe Road|1162022|On the Jellicoe Road|Melina Marchetta|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1212708945s/1162022.jpg|6479100] from the library and now I’m going to have to steal it. There is no way I’m going to return it. This means I will rack up an excessive over-due fine which I will refuse to pay, resulting in me being banned from the library. The only way I can continue to get library books is to move to another area and join another library. I don’t really want to sell my house but it looks like that is what has to happen. Nice one, [a:Melina Marchetta|47104|Melina Marchetta|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1277655889p2/47104.jpg], you’ve just ruined my life.
It’s been a long time since I have rated a book 5 stars and I was starting to wonder if I was being too picky. Now I remember how good a five star book needs to be. I couldn’t put [b:On the Jellicoe Road|1162022|On the Jellicoe Road|Melina Marchetta|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1212708945s/1162022.jpg|6479100] down. I was irritated when I had to go to work this morning and couldn’t finish the last few chapters and I seriously considered taking a sickie.
I initially thought the idea of territory wars was a bit lame and it was primary school stuff. The main characters were far too old to be playing these sorts of games. I was also worried this would turn out to be Lord of the Flies in the Australian bush. This beautifully woven story put everything into context while simultaneously breaking my heart and making me laugh.
Why didn’t I get to read books like this when I was at school?
It’s been a long time since I have rated a book 5 stars and I was starting to wonder if I was being too picky. Now I remember how good a five star book needs to be. I couldn’t put [b:On the Jellicoe Road|1162022|On the Jellicoe Road|Melina Marchetta|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1212708945s/1162022.jpg|6479100] down. I was irritated when I had to go to work this morning and couldn’t finish the last few chapters and I seriously considered taking a sickie.
I initially thought the idea of territory wars was a bit lame and it was primary school stuff. The main characters were far too old to be playing these sorts of games. I was also worried this would turn out to be Lord of the Flies in the Australian bush. This beautifully woven story put everything into context while simultaneously breaking my heart and making me laugh.
Why didn’t I get to read books like this when I was at school?
Twist: I didn't cry, though I have to say this is my favorite Marchetta book so far.
Jelliecoe Road is so hype and loved by many. It's very daunting to start it, but now I can see where is the fuzz and hype are coming from. Unlike Saving Francesca and The Piper Son's, this book isn't gut wrenching or that sad for my case.
Instead I gravitated to Taylor, the romance and the friendship aspect of the story. It's simply beautiful. Melina Marchetta surely knows how to pull all the strings.
Thanks to Lisa, Eri, Katie and Jessi for all the book pushing.
Jelliecoe Road is so hype and loved by many. It's very daunting to start it, but now I can see where is the fuzz and hype are coming from. Unlike Saving Francesca and The Piper Son's, this book isn't gut wrenching or that sad for my case.
Instead I gravitated to Taylor, the romance and the friendship aspect of the story. It's simply beautiful. Melina Marchetta surely knows how to pull all the strings.
Thanks to Lisa, Eri, Katie and Jessi for all the book pushing.
This book received rave reviews, but honestly, I was not that impressed. It was confusing for the first 150 pages and I almost gave up, but the reviews said to wait through the first 150 pages and it would be a great read. Well. I guess I think differently.
I feel somewhat obligated (or maybe just amused to the point where I feel it needs to be told) to point out the fact that what led me to the discovery of this book was a quote I kept seeing around the Internet.
"If you weren't driving, I'd kiss you senseless," I tell him. He swerves to the side of the road and stops the car abruptly. "Not driving any more."
Now, I didn't allow myself to have high expectations for said book considering my interest stemmed from one quote that intrigued me BUT this book was beyond any expectations.
The writing flowed lyrically, beautifully, emotionally. And the mystery and suspense were like bread crumbs left on a trail as you read to keep you wanting more.
This story had all the aspects of a wonderful, riveting, emotional journey and was also relievingly humorous in some parts. I can't fully put into enough words how wonderful this story was.. It was just emotional and beautiful and so tragic a journey for me.
"If you weren't driving, I'd kiss you senseless," I tell him. He swerves to the side of the road and stops the car abruptly. "Not driving any more."
Now, I didn't allow myself to have high expectations for said book considering my interest stemmed from one quote that intrigued me BUT this book was beyond any expectations.
The writing flowed lyrically, beautifully, emotionally. And the mystery and suspense were like bread crumbs left on a trail as you read to keep you wanting more.
This story had all the aspects of a wonderful, riveting, emotional journey and was also relievingly humorous in some parts. I can't fully put into enough words how wonderful this story was.. It was just emotional and beautiful and so tragic a journey for me.
This is the second time I've read this and I enjoyed it more this time. I liked the way all the characters tied together at the end, but I found the whole territory wars thing a bit boring. I also thought we weren't given enough information about the characters at the start so it took ne ages to care about them. Still my least favourite of Marchetta's books.
I cried twice. I felt every emotion. I love this book.
My rating: 5
My rating: 5
If I could give more than 5 stars I would.
Melina Marchetta has blown me away with her words and the wonderful world she has weaved with them. As I read the story of Webb, Narnie, Fitz, Tate, and Jude I became emotionally invested and was brought to tears. Simultaneously, Taylor tells her story of life in the war between the Townies and Cadets where she is trying to find her place in the world. The parallels are easy to see with Taylor's relationship with her friends Raffie, Chaz, Griggs, and Ben with Jessie following also. From the first word in the prologue I was hooked and was truly sad when the story ended.
Through Taylor you learn how emotions can wreak havoc and sometimes you need to understand the past to let go of it and move on and love.
Because as the book says And life goes on
If you still aren't convinced, because I know my review does not give it justice at all, please read the prologue. There is a preview.
Melina Marchetta has blown me away with her words and the wonderful world she has weaved with them. As I read the story of Webb, Narnie, Fitz, Tate, and Jude I became emotionally invested and was brought to tears. Simultaneously, Taylor tells her story of life in the war between the Townies and Cadets where she is trying to find her place in the world. The parallels are easy to see with Taylor's relationship with her friends Raffie, Chaz, Griggs, and Ben with Jessie following also. From the first word in the prologue I was hooked and was truly sad when the story ended.
Through Taylor you learn how emotions can wreak havoc and sometimes you need to understand the past to let go of it and move on and love.
Because as the book says And life goes on
If you still aren't convinced, because I know my review does not give it justice at all, please read the prologue. There is a preview.
I am pretty sure there is no way I could do this book justice so just go read it! It is simply amazing!
I won't include much about the plot of the book here because the joy of reading it is in discovery. It is a little slow and confusing at first, but don't give up! This a a truly beautiful and well-written story.
Everything in this book is important. All the details and events come together beautifully and poetically. This is a story of awful pain and terrible beauty. When all the pieces are in place at the end and all the mysteries are revealed, the characters accept and forgive one another, and they begin to find peace.
Jellicoe Road has a complex plot and several elements of post modernism. There is just a touch of magical realism in Taylor’s dreams of her father and in the dreamlike descriptions. Marchetta also employs literary allusions by referencing relationships in To Kill a Mockingbird among others.
Everything in this book is important. All the details and events come together beautifully and poetically. This is a story of awful pain and terrible beauty. When all the pieces are in place at the end and all the mysteries are revealed, the characters accept and forgive one another, and they begin to find peace.
Jellicoe Road has a complex plot and several elements of post modernism. There is just a touch of magical realism in Taylor’s dreams of her father and in the dreamlike descriptions. Marchetta also employs literary allusions by referencing relationships in To Kill a Mockingbird among others.