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deedralapray's review against another edition
4.0
Cute, funny quick read. I can definitely see why this one is genrefied as humor, although my sci-fi fans may like this one as well. There were some really funny moments for a book where everyone knows their expiration date. I think I hold books like this up to Neanderthal Opens the Door to the Universe, and there is just no comparison. However, I will say that this one was much cleaner, but it also had a much less intelligent feel to it. Does that even make sense? Who knows. My brain is mush.
The good news is that I'll have much more time for reading now that grad school is officially behind me (again)! And I have my next three reads lined up. I'm never this organized. Yes, this is like a journal for me. No, I don't care if this isn't relevant to the book.
The good news is that I'll have much more time for reading now that grad school is officially behind me (again)! And I have my next three reads lined up. I'm never this organized. Yes, this is like a journal for me. No, I don't care if this isn't relevant to the book.
jill_spamp's review against another edition
4.0
Aside from the fact that the book was instantly spoiled by the advertisements for the next book that are listed on the back cover and after the last page. . . it was really good. It was a quick read, but it was jam packed full of a lot of different adventures and kept me on my toes about what would happen next. I definitely didn't anticipate the ending (besides the already spoiled bit). I don't know about other people, but I am still left pretty confused by the end of the book, but I don't really have an interest in reading the next one.
readerspeak's review against another edition
3.0
This was really fun; I can see why students selected it for one of their choices on the 2018 Lincoln Award list. I liked Denton, I liked his friends, his parents ... even his enemies were enjoyable. His snarky tone made me smile over and over again. The story ended up somewhere I didn't expect, which was refreshing. Looking forward to booktalking it!
triangle38's review
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
caseysilk's review against another edition
4.0
What if your death date was presented to you the day you were born? What if you were able to attend your own wake, funeral and funeral party? And what if your death date falls when you are 17 what would you want to do? Get drunk? Lose your virginity? Save the world? Hilarity and heartbreak follow. This is a fun young adult read and you will totally root for Denton!!
silvyinwonderland's review against another edition
5.0
4.5
Datemi il secondo libro, subito!!
Recensione: http://wefoundwonderlandinbooks.blogspot.it/2015/09/recensione-deathdate-di-lance-rubin.html
Datemi il secondo libro, subito!!
Recensione: http://wefoundwonderlandinbooks.blogspot.it/2015/09/recensione-deathdate-di-lance-rubin.html
alizalondon's review against another edition
2.0
Cute and interesting, but with a few plot issues.
4/3/15:
Denton Little’s Deathdate is a book I’m feeling conflicted about. At times it was quirky, funny, and sweet, but other other times I was sitting there, wondering what was going on. Overall, it was an interesting read, and hopefully I’ll be able to explain the reason for my odd rating.
Denton Little’s Deathdate is about a world identical ours in almost every single way, except that every person knows the day they’ll die, thanks to science. Our story follows Denton, who’s deathdate is tomorrow, and today is the day of his funeral, because in this world, funerals are attended by the soon-to-be-deceased. However, Denton gets approached by a man who warns him to stay away from suspicious government figures, and now he has too little time to figure out the answers.
Overall, this was a quick and light read, which is astonishing, considering this book’s main concept is death. Denton is a quirky, funny, and likable main character, who definitely enhanced the story. The rest of the characters, especially Paolo, Denton’s best friend, were likable and nice as well.
The plot was slow, not action-filled, it reads like a realistic fiction novel. The majority of the book is on Denton’s deathdate, where he waits with his family for something to happen that causes his death. The blurb for this book says that this book is “hilarious,” but I did not think it so. Perhaps it was because I had too high expectations, but while I may have smiled once or twice, I didn’t really find it funny. In fact, I thought it was all a bit awkward and the book was very obviously trying to lighten the mood and distract us from the elephant in the room: that Denton’s going to die. However, I admire Rubin and his ability to pull this off and almost completely succeed in lightening the mood; not every author can do so with a concept this dark.
What I disliked in this book was the random plot elements that were thrown into the end. We don’t get a ton of buildup or suspense, as the mood was kept light, so plot twists and explanations thrown in the end seemed ridiculous and random. I liked the book quite a bit until the end, unfortunately, it changed a bit when the end wrapped things up abruptly and quickly; too quickly for the plot twists to have had time to make sense in my head. The emphasis on sex got a little annoying as well; I mean, I get that they’re teenagers, but isn’t it unrealistic that all Denton can think about on his last day alive is sex, for almost the entirety of the book?
Overall, Denton Little’s Deathdate is a quirky and great read, with likable characters and a very interesting concept. This book is worth reading for the concept alone, and I suggest you all give it a try when it hits shelves on April 14.
~Aliza London
An advance copy was provided by the publisher via NetGalley for this review.
4/3/15:
Denton Little’s Deathdate is a book I’m feeling conflicted about. At times it was quirky, funny, and sweet, but other other times I was sitting there, wondering what was going on. Overall, it was an interesting read, and hopefully I’ll be able to explain the reason for my odd rating.
Denton Little’s Deathdate is about a world identical ours in almost every single way, except that every person knows the day they’ll die, thanks to science. Our story follows Denton, who’s deathdate is tomorrow, and today is the day of his funeral, because in this world, funerals are attended by the soon-to-be-deceased. However, Denton gets approached by a man who warns him to stay away from suspicious government figures, and now he has too little time to figure out the answers.
Overall, this was a quick and light read, which is astonishing, considering this book’s main concept is death. Denton is a quirky, funny, and likable main character, who definitely enhanced the story. The rest of the characters, especially Paolo, Denton’s best friend, were likable and nice as well.
The plot was slow, not action-filled, it reads like a realistic fiction novel. The majority of the book is on Denton’s deathdate, where he waits with his family for something to happen that causes his death. The blurb for this book says that this book is “hilarious,” but I did not think it so. Perhaps it was because I had too high expectations, but while I may have smiled once or twice, I didn’t really find it funny. In fact, I thought it was all a bit awkward and the book was very obviously trying to lighten the mood and distract us from the elephant in the room: that Denton’s going to die. However, I admire Rubin and his ability to pull this off and almost completely succeed in lightening the mood; not every author can do so with a concept this dark.
What I disliked in this book was the random plot elements that were thrown into the end. We don’t get a ton of buildup or suspense, as the mood was kept light, so plot twists and explanations thrown in the end seemed ridiculous and random. I liked the book quite a bit until the end, unfortunately, it changed a bit when the end wrapped things up abruptly and quickly; too quickly for the plot twists to have had time to make sense in my head. The emphasis on sex got a little annoying as well; I mean, I get that they’re teenagers, but isn’t it unrealistic that all Denton can think about on his last day alive is sex, for almost the entirety of the book?
Overall, Denton Little’s Deathdate is a quirky and great read, with likable characters and a very interesting concept. This book is worth reading for the concept alone, and I suggest you all give it a try when it hits shelves on April 14.
~Aliza London
An advance copy was provided by the publisher via NetGalley for this review.
libbytx's review against another edition
4.0
Fun and fast-paced! I absolutely enjoyed the creative idea brought to life in "Denton Little's Deathdate."
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lkthomas07's review against another edition
5.0
This was surprisingly good! A really fun read!
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