Scan barcode
whatsontheshelf's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
elizgillett's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
dean_the_bean's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
shimmery's review against another edition
4.0
Cecile is a smart, bratty, self aware teenage girl - my favourite kind. I really enjoyed reading this and it made me laugh a lot, even if it did have a sad ending. I really liked Anne too. Best read in sunshine.
saturnsmoons's review against another edition
3.75
Melancholy.
To me, this novel eloquently describes the feeling of being seventeen, and feeling spoiled for simply being alive. Being young and losing what we feel is everything feels impossible. Cécile walks us through this process; she knows her life is filled with admirable fleeting romances and paternal affection, yet she cannot help herself from rejecting Anne’s presence. In many ways, Anne is both what Cécile despises most and what she admires above all else. She’s an almost religious figure to her. All I have to say is that being seventeen is hard.
The only issue I had with this novel was mainly the writing. I thought it was just a little too inconsistent, but the prose was marvellous.
To me, this novel eloquently describes the feeling of being seventeen, and feeling spoiled for simply being alive. Being young and losing what we feel is everything feels impossible. Cécile walks us through this process; she knows her life is filled with admirable fleeting romances and paternal affection, yet she cannot help herself from rejecting Anne’s presence. In many ways, Anne is both what Cécile despises most and what she admires above all else. She’s an almost religious figure to her. All I have to say is that being seventeen is hard.
The only issue I had with this novel was mainly the writing. I thought it was just a little too inconsistent, but the prose was marvellous.
vgm03's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ccbaxter's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5