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3.27 AVERAGE
3.27 AVERAGE
Because I had watched the Disney Channel movie before I read the book, I thought I was already spoiled as far as the plot was concerned. Thankfully, I found that, though there were some obvious similarities, the book was much different... and a lot more realistic to teen life. Though I am no longer a teen, I do remember the insecurities and pressures of it. I was never the popular girl that Dylan was but I still related to her most "un-diva" moments.
Being born, raised, and still living in L.A., I got a kick out of reading the places (streets and neighborhoods) that were described. I could easily see where the characters lived, hung out, and lived. That made it much more real to me.
I won't spoil the book but I will say that the ending was refreshing because it was real. It's none of that Disney "happily ever after magic" (and this is coming from a Disney geek) which we rarely see in books aimed at the teenager demographic.
Overall, a very good and easy read... and, I dare say, the perfect book to kick off my summer reading marathon. :)
Being born, raised, and still living in L.A., I got a kick out of reading the places (streets and neighborhoods) that were described. I could easily see where the characters lived, hung out, and lived. That made it much more real to me.
I won't spoil the book but I will say that the ending was refreshing because it was real. It's none of that Disney "happily ever after magic" (and this is coming from a Disney geek) which we rarely see in books aimed at the teenager demographic.
Overall, a very good and easy read... and, I dare say, the perfect book to kick off my summer reading marathon. :)
This was honestly so much better than the Disney version. I thought the ended was way better suited for the characters personalities and romantic progression
I love this book because it is unpredictable and really true.. it relates to real life and the characters are awesome.
I find the book sweet and sentimental.
Really touching and an awesome ending.
I also love the characters especially Amy and Dylan.
I find the book sweet and sentimental.
Really touching and an awesome ending.
I also love the characters especially Amy and Dylan.
The book was okay. I liked it, but it wasn't my favorite. If you're going into reading this thinking it is like the Disney movie, it's really not. There are some very loosely related themes, but that's about it. Also, this book is not appropriate for younger teens. I'd say 17+, depending on maturity level. The book was slow moving at first but picked up around halfway through. It flowed really well, and I liked the ending. Spoiler ahead: I was pleasantly surprised that Dylan and Josh were just friends rather than getting together.
i don’t like dylan here.
maybe i just got used to the dcom since it was my favorite when i was younger
maybe i just got used to the dcom since it was my favorite when i was younger
Geek Charming is a surprisingly original take on what may seem like a play-out genre: the high school slice-of-life setting featuring a couple in a "will-they-or-won't they" scenario. Told from their respective first-person perspectives, Geek Charming demonstrates Robin Palmer's craft at creating believable, relatable and funny characters and little moments that lend authenticity to their lives. A "twist telling" of the classic "Prince Charming" fairy tale set in modern times (hence the title).
Plot summary: Josh Rosen, a student film maker at Castle Heights High, recruits the help of the school's most popular socialite, Dylan Schoenfield in order to make an award-winning documentary. The two soon come into conflict not only over what the nature of the documentary should be but also through apparent differences in each other's life style. They must decide to resolve their conflicts if Josh wants his documentary to be complete in time, and if Dylan wants to defend her popularity status against social challenges.
Author Robin Palmer goes to great lengths to add dimension to these two characters and periphery players. The reader gets a sense of how important Josh's "little hobby" is, and why popularity matters so much to Dylan (and why it's simultaneously eating away at her). The book is filled with many smaller moments that build their lives and gives a clear and interesting picture. Overall, a highly recommended if not mandatory read for teen readers who crave the high school "slice-of-life" genre, and certainly one of the better works in that genre.
Primarily for teen girls; male readers may be put off by the pacing and genre. Older readers nostalgic for high school "slice-of-life" stories may also highly enjoy this.
Positives:
- generally positive message and role model for girls
- extremely well-crafted narrative and characterization
- reading difficulty: medium (a few hours to finish)
- readers may find resolution more satisfying than completely happy endings
Negatives:
- may offer little to interest male teen readers
- some readers may be disappointed at the completely realistic setting and only light allusion to fairy tales depending on what they expect from the title and premise
Other similar works by author:
- "Castle Heights" series, of which Geek Charming is #2 (Cindy Ella, Little Miss Red, Wicked Jealous)
- "The Corner of Bitter and Sweet"
Other similar works by different authors:
- "The Clique" by Lisi Harrison (fewer positive messages, flatter writing)
- "The A-List" by Zoey Dean (much fewer positive messages, much flatter writing)
- "How My Personal, Private Journal Become a National Best-Seller" by Julia DeVillers (easier reading level)
Other Notes:
- Adapted into a Disney Channel Original Movie, "Geek Charming" (starring Sarah Hyland [Haley Dunphy, "Modern Family"] as Dylan and Matt Prokip [High School Musical 3] as Josh). The movie is generally faithful to the book but leaves out many of the more interesting plot and character developments; features a "cleaner" resolution.
Plot summary: Josh Rosen, a student film maker at Castle Heights High, recruits the help of the school's most popular socialite, Dylan Schoenfield in order to make an award-winning documentary. The two soon come into conflict not only over what the nature of the documentary should be but also through apparent differences in each other's life style. They must decide to resolve their conflicts if Josh wants his documentary to be complete in time, and if Dylan wants to defend her popularity status against social challenges.
Author Robin Palmer goes to great lengths to add dimension to these two characters and periphery players. The reader gets a sense of how important Josh's "little hobby" is, and why popularity matters so much to Dylan (and why it's simultaneously eating away at her). The book is filled with many smaller moments that build their lives and gives a clear and interesting picture. Overall, a highly recommended if not mandatory read for teen readers who crave the high school "slice-of-life" genre, and certainly one of the better works in that genre.
Primarily for teen girls; male readers may be put off by the pacing and genre. Older readers nostalgic for high school "slice-of-life" stories may also highly enjoy this.
Positives:
- generally positive message and role model for girls
- extremely well-crafted narrative and characterization
- reading difficulty: medium (a few hours to finish)
- readers may find resolution more satisfying than completely happy endings
Negatives:
- may offer little to interest male teen readers
- some readers may be disappointed at the completely realistic setting and only light allusion to fairy tales depending on what they expect from the title and premise
Other similar works by author:
- "Castle Heights" series, of which Geek Charming is #2 (Cindy Ella, Little Miss Red, Wicked Jealous)
- "The Corner of Bitter and Sweet"
Other similar works by different authors:
- "The Clique" by Lisi Harrison (fewer positive messages, flatter writing)
- "The A-List" by Zoey Dean (much fewer positive messages, much flatter writing)
- "How My Personal, Private Journal Become a National Best-Seller" by Julia DeVillers (easier reading level)
Other Notes:
- Adapted into a Disney Channel Original Movie, "Geek Charming" (starring Sarah Hyland [Haley Dunphy, "Modern Family"] as Dylan and Matt Prokip [High School Musical 3] as Josh). The movie is generally faithful to the book but leaves out many of the more interesting plot and character developments; features a "cleaner" resolution.
loved it loved it i loved the concept of the book the chacters and everything 5 stars
Geek Charming by Robin Palmer is about a girl named Dylan who is at the top of the popularity chain. Dylan makes Regina George look like Eleanor Roosevelt. Anyways Dylan makes a promise to let Josh, one of her geeky classmates, make a documentary about her and the other popular people.
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