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ewck's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
roeckitcody's review against another edition
4.0
Going in to the Selection, I expected it to be The Bachelor, and super annoying. I decided to read this solely because my teacher bought me the third book and I wanted to read it, and tell her what I thought.
Now, when I began, I was still under this impression, and was waiting for it to get super super annoying, and that I probably wouldn't enjoy it too much. BUT
I really really enjoyed this book! This book is so much more than what it seems. I actually enjoyed the majority of the characters, which is surprising, and loved America because she was actually real.
Cons: The names. I mean seriously? America Singer who is a singer... that is just cheesy. It's forgivable though. Honderagua, seriously? The combinations of all these different places on Earth today is a little creative, but also cringe worthy.
More thoughts:
Celeste was super duper annoying, and almost too mean. I'd love to actually see what her backstory is because I feel like that would add depth to her character. I am hoping for a future breakdown from her to see her actually show emotions and seem human.
I like Prince Maxon, actually, because he is just trying to figure this all out.
Aspen, at first, I liked. Later in the story, I just don't feel anything for him. I want America to tell him off, for being horrible. even though he isn't that bad, I just don't like him.
This book is the epitome of a guilty pleasure read. Onto The Elite!
Now, when I began, I was still under this impression, and was waiting for it to get super super annoying, and that I probably wouldn't enjoy it too much. BUT
I really really enjoyed this book! This book is so much more than what it seems. I actually enjoyed the majority of the characters, which is surprising, and loved America because she was actually real.
Cons: The names. I mean seriously? America Singer who is a singer... that is just cheesy. It's forgivable though. Honderagua, seriously? The combinations of all these different places on Earth today is a little creative, but also cringe worthy.
More thoughts:
Celeste was super duper annoying, and almost too mean. I'd love to actually see what her backstory is because I feel like that would add depth to her character. I am hoping for a future breakdown from her to see her actually show emotions and seem human.
I like Prince Maxon, actually, because he is just trying to figure this all out.
Aspen, at first, I liked. Later in the story, I just don't feel anything for him. I want America to tell him off, for being horrible. even though he isn't that bad, I just don't like him.
This book is the epitome of a guilty pleasure read. Onto The Elite!
alexialiest's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.25
Wie erwartet absolut ass
lecturadesofa's review against another edition
4.0
Aquí está mi reseña del libro: http://elbauldelaspaginascaidas.blogspot.com.es/2015/08/resena-la-seleccion.html
nezza0000007's review against another edition
4.0
The book is amazing. But I don't really like the end because you have to read the second book to see what will happen next.
nkurzweg's review against another edition
5.0
since the last time i’ve read this i’ve grown 2 years older and 2 years wiser. i feel alot more forgiving towards america but my hatred for aspen is at all an time high. HE HAD NO RIGHT- LEAVE HER TF ALONE- still love the book tho
natasha_dean's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
ijm's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0