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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
A bit boring and thoroughly predictable. Didn't actually bother reading the last 50 pages or so due to apathy and boredom with both plot and characters.
Followed the exact same path as all of Sarah Dessen's previous books and either I've finally hit my limit or What Happened to Goodbye (and her book previous to this one, I think it was called Lock and Key) lacked some of the interesting characters, plot points, and writing that she had in a few of her earlier books.
Followed the exact same path as all of Sarah Dessen's previous books and either I've finally hit my limit or What Happened to Goodbye (and her book previous to this one, I think it was called Lock and Key) lacked some of the interesting characters, plot points, and writing that she had in a few of her earlier books.
absolutely loved this book. a close second of my Sarah Dessen favorites.
This was my first Sarah Dessen book and I really liked it. I loved her writing style and her characters were very believable. I felt like some parts of this book were a bit slow, but otherwise I really enjoyed it!
Another winner from Dessen. She makes it easy to care about the characters. I love spending time with them during dog walks!
Read it on my ipad a few pages at a time instead of all in one sitting like I usually do with Dessen's book. Now wishing I had bought it in book form. In fact, I may still do that and re-read it right away!
Just over a year ago I picked up a copy of lock and key from the library. And loved it. It was true young adult fiction, not just teen or tween fiction but young adult. I told myself I needed to remember this author and pick up more of her stuff next time I was there. I forgot. (Well I was in the middle of my HSC) flash back to last week and I pick up a beautiful looking book at the library and I got to fall in love with this author all over again.
One of the best ways of measuring an author in my opinion is through their descriptions. I am not talking about the Romantic 5 page descriptions of a rose but the descriptions that really place you in the story. Dessen is amazing at this. I am not that big a fan of Eggs. I haven’t had eggs in years. And I have no idea how long it has been since I had them scrambled. But after reading one scene in this book with a delicious description of scrambled eggs and I was craving just that. I finished this book last night and this morning I was still craving scrambled eggs so for the first time in god knows how long I had scrambled eggs for breakfast and it was delicious, although not as delicious as Dessen's description.
While the plot was fairly predictable this book was about the moments between beginning and end. All those moments that make up a person. And I found myself reading slowly drawing these moments out not wanting it to be over. also this collage style cover I feel deserves special mention, not only was this cover what led to me to pick the book up but I found myself closing the book and looking at the cover when I was reading looking at all the images that make up the cover trying to place all the items and their significance in the story. Having finished the book I find the cover even more special then when I first picked it up. WHEN I buy all the Dessen books this will be the cover I look for. Time to jump onto the online bookstores and troll for the full collection
One of the best ways of measuring an author in my opinion is through their descriptions. I am not talking about the Romantic 5 page descriptions of a rose but the descriptions that really place you in the story. Dessen is amazing at this. I am not that big a fan of Eggs. I haven’t had eggs in years. And I have no idea how long it has been since I had them scrambled. But after reading one scene in this book with a delicious description of scrambled eggs and I was craving just that. I finished this book last night and this morning I was still craving scrambled eggs so for the first time in god knows how long I had scrambled eggs for breakfast and it was delicious, although not as delicious as Dessen's description.
While the plot was fairly predictable this book was about the moments between beginning and end. All those moments that make up a person. And I found myself reading slowly drawing these moments out not wanting it to be over. also this collage style cover I feel deserves special mention, not only was this cover what led to me to pick the book up but I found myself closing the book and looking at the cover when I was reading looking at all the images that make up the cover trying to place all the items and their significance in the story. Having finished the book I find the cover even more special then when I first picked it up. WHEN I buy all the Dessen books this will be the cover I look for. Time to jump onto the online bookstores and troll for the full collection
First foray into YA fiction since I was a teen - well written, characters were a bit one dimensionsal, but the primary message did come through without being preachy.
I liked this book, but for some reason the ending was a bit of a letdown for me. I'm not even sure why. I didn't understand how McLean went from having this animosity towards her mother to opening up to her. I wish her dad stayed in Lakeview. I laughed and I cried for 3/4 of the book and then the last 25% just fell flat for me. Three stars though because the first 75% was great and had me completely riveted.