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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
HappyCat is Happy that she has the second book in her house after having finished this one. Yay!
Honestly, I was expecting this to be worse than it was by the description, but it wasn't half bad. Clarity had a decently clear voice, and she was a fairly well made protagonist considering this was such a short book. I didn't love her, but I didn't hate her, I thought she was a little interesting to read about. I don't like that there's yet another love triangle here, but I do like that one of the interests is an ex-boyfriend that made a ridiculously huge mistake, and I like how Clarity was written to have handled that. Also, I'm always pretty inclined towards muder mysteries, so that gave this book points from me, but I didn't care for the Big Reveal so much as the actual search for the killer. The ending seemed to have fallen short.
If there's one thing that had me take this down a few stars, it's the cliche treatment of Clarity's poor excuse for a nemesis, Tiffany. Fake blond, big boobs, total slut, etc etc. Do Not Want. This kind of "bad" character being introduced in a book always makes me think a little badly of the author for choosing to focus on these things as clearly being signs of a "bad" person. Fake blond? She must be shallow. Big boobs? She must use her cleavage to get men's attention. Is sexually active? Ugh, well then clearly she is an impure skank! These attempts to show us who the evil one is are just tired and old. Work on character development, not sexist stereotypes.
Aside from that, this is a pretty light read that doesn't need to be taken too seriously. It's a page turner once the mystery gets under way, and I'd recommend it for anyone looking for something light and quick to pass the time.
If there's one thing that had me take this down a few stars, it's the cliche treatment of Clarity's poor excuse for a nemesis, Tiffany. Fake blond, big boobs, total slut, etc etc. Do Not Want. This kind of "bad" character being introduced in a book always makes me think a little badly of the author for choosing to focus on these things as clearly being signs of a "bad" person. Fake blond? She must be shallow. Big boobs? She must use her cleavage to get men's attention. Is sexually active? Ugh, well then clearly she is an impure skank! These attempts to show us who the evil one is are just tired and old. Work on character development, not sexist stereotypes.
Aside from that, this is a pretty light read that doesn't need to be taken too seriously. It's a page turner once the mystery gets under way, and I'd recommend it for anyone looking for something light and quick to pass the time.
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A solid 2.5-3 stars from me. The plot is a decently constructed mystery and the romance & supernatural elements generally work in its favor (rather than as distractions). The writing isn't the best but the story is fun and I can see this series appealing to younger high school students interested in detective stories AND high school drama.
I said a few reviews ago that mysteries don't seem to hold much appeal for me, but here's one that was an exception to that rule. I kept reading with interest because I wanted to know who was going to be the murderer and how the case would unfold. Perhaps it's because I was engaged by the characters and cared about what was happening to them. Particularly, of course, the protagonist, Clare. As the cover entices, Clare has psychic abilities, but they actually play a fairly minor role in the book except as they've defined Clare, her social interactions, her self-concept, and her motivations. She seemed real and so did her world, a small community in coastal New England. I happily recommend this one.
Clarity Fern is a psychic. When she touches things, she can sometimes access the thoughts another person had while handling the same object. Her mother and brother have their own psychic gifts. In "Clarity" by Kim Harrington, Clarity is called upon to aid the police in a murder investigation.
This young adult novel is reminiscent of the Lily Dale series by Wendy Corsi Staub. It is even written in a similar style. There was nothing great here, but the book was a solid three-star, fun read. The story had a little of everything, murder, love triangle, fatherless teen, womanizing brother, politics, business, etc. I recommend this one to teens who love mysteries and are looking for a fun read.
There is a follow-up available, "Perception", and it looks like more may be added in the future.
This young adult novel is reminiscent of the Lily Dale series by Wendy Corsi Staub. It is even written in a similar style. There was nothing great here, but the book was a solid three-star, fun read. The story had a little of everything, murder, love triangle, fatherless teen, womanizing brother, politics, business, etc. I recommend this one to teens who love mysteries and are looking for a fun read.
There is a follow-up available, "Perception", and it looks like more may be added in the future.
Clarity objelerden anıları görebiliyor.Yani kendisi bir Psişik. Yaşadığı kasabada bir turistin öldürülmesi ile polis soruşturmasına çekiliyor. Bu kızın son konuştugu kişi abisi Perry olunca, soruşturma Clare için ayrı bir önem kazanır ve daha kişisel bir hal alıyor elbette. Soruşturma boyunca iki kişi öldürülür.
Gabriel bu kasabaya gelen dedektifin oğludur ve dedektif olmak istemektedir. Clare ve kasabanın belediye başkanının oğlu ile soruşturmayı devam ettirirler. Perry tutuklanır. Claire polisten ayrı çalışır ve bu kızın kaybolmadan bir kaç saat byunca gören stepheni (belediye başkanın rakibinin oğlu) kullanan Clare onun annesinin cinayetleri işledigini öğrenir. Gab'in yardımı ile J nin annesi tutuklanır (yalancı tanık) Perry'ye (ruhlarla konuşur. annesi zihin okur. Bunlar medyumluk yapıyorlar) haber vermeye gidince onu baygın bulurlar Stephen ve annesi birlikte bu cinayetleri işlemiştir. J yi vurur S ve clare'in kafaya vurur daha öncedende Perryi bayıltmıştır. Dedektijf gelir ve bunları kurtarır J kurtulur.
Orta halli, sonunu tahmin edemeyeceğiniz bir kitap. Asında bir nebze de olsa olabilir bu yahu dedirtecek bir kurgusu var, sonuçta paranormal diye adlandıracağım unsurları barındırıyor. Ben seriye devam etmem, itabı da pek okuyun diye ısrar etmem hani.
Gabriel bu kasabaya gelen dedektifin oğludur ve dedektif olmak istemektedir. Clare ve kasabanın belediye başkanının oğlu ile soruşturmayı devam ettirirler. Perry tutuklanır. Claire polisten ayrı çalışır ve bu kızın kaybolmadan bir kaç saat byunca gören stepheni (belediye başkanın rakibinin oğlu) kullanan Clare onun annesinin cinayetleri işledigini öğrenir. Gab'in yardımı ile J nin annesi tutuklanır (yalancı tanık) Perry'ye (ruhlarla konuşur. annesi zihin okur. Bunlar medyumluk yapıyorlar) haber vermeye gidince onu baygın bulurlar Stephen ve annesi birlikte bu cinayetleri işlemiştir. J yi vurur S ve clare'in kafaya vurur daha öncedende Perryi bayıltmıştır. Dedektijf gelir ve bunları kurtarır J kurtulur.
Orta halli, sonunu tahmin edemeyeceğiniz bir kitap. Asında bir nebze de olsa olabilir bu yahu dedirtecek bir kurgusu var, sonuçta paranormal diye adlandıracağım unsurları barındırıyor. Ben seriye devam etmem, itabı da pek okuyun diye ısrar etmem hani.
I enjoyed all the elements of this novel. It hit the right tone of paranormal and mystery for me. I can also happily say that it was not so predictable – I had no idea who the killer was, even right up until the reveal... and I pride myself at being able to preconceive these things. So it is a joy when an author can stump me.
Clare ‘Clarity’ Fern was an interesting protagonist, but the freaky outsider trope is nothing new. Neither is the love triangle which looked like it was forming. For some reason Clare, and the storyline felt very ‘done.’ Nothing about ‘Clarity’ felt original. Don’t get me wrong. It is highly entertaining in an episodic after-school-special kind of way. But expect cliché and stereotypes. Clare is strong-willed, level headed and takes in the world with a sense of sarcasm and irony. She is definitely a fun character to read.
Both Justin and Gabriel – the ex and the new hot guy were also fun to read – though I never felt like we really get into their heads. Maybe it’s the sparse form of the narrative, or that I failed to get an emotional connection with them. My biggest connection came in the form of Perry (Periwinkle,) Clare’s man-hoe brother. He was funny, oblivious, and so... well teen guy. I wonder if he will develop as a character in the sequel ‘Perception?’
‘Clarity’ felt very much an average read. The writing style, though breezy and totally encapsulating the tone of a teenage psychic, did not embellish much outside the essential. I wanted more description of the landscape, of feelings, and of the visions. Some showmanship if you will. This felt like a bare-bones narrative. I guess because of this approach the pacing was maintained from one scene to the next, focusing on the clues and misdirection.
There are plenty of easter eggs planted for the follow-up, but there is also enough solved in ‘Clarity’ to make you feel satisfied at the end. I’m definitely intrigued to see what ‘Perception’ brings. But I hope Harrington’s writing style improves to paint a more colourful canvas to keep me engaged. The formation of a mystery story line is masterful, her characters delightful, I’m just wanting to be dragged more into Clare’s world.
I’d recommend this more for the younger end of the YA market as the language choice, content, and structure is geared more towards a tween reader. A great starter novel for those wanting to test the waters of paranormal mystery.
Clare ‘Clarity’ Fern was an interesting protagonist, but the freaky outsider trope is nothing new. Neither is the love triangle which looked like it was forming. For some reason Clare, and the storyline felt very ‘done.’ Nothing about ‘Clarity’ felt original. Don’t get me wrong. It is highly entertaining in an episodic after-school-special kind of way. But expect cliché and stereotypes. Clare is strong-willed, level headed and takes in the world with a sense of sarcasm and irony. She is definitely a fun character to read.
Both Justin and Gabriel – the ex and the new hot guy were also fun to read – though I never felt like we really get into their heads. Maybe it’s the sparse form of the narrative, or that I failed to get an emotional connection with them. My biggest connection came in the form of Perry (Periwinkle,) Clare’s man-hoe brother. He was funny, oblivious, and so... well teen guy. I wonder if he will develop as a character in the sequel ‘Perception?’
‘Clarity’ felt very much an average read. The writing style, though breezy and totally encapsulating the tone of a teenage psychic, did not embellish much outside the essential. I wanted more description of the landscape, of feelings, and of the visions. Some showmanship if you will. This felt like a bare-bones narrative. I guess because of this approach the pacing was maintained from one scene to the next, focusing on the clues and misdirection.
There are plenty of easter eggs planted for the follow-up, but there is also enough solved in ‘Clarity’ to make you feel satisfied at the end. I’m definitely intrigued to see what ‘Perception’ brings. But I hope Harrington’s writing style improves to paint a more colourful canvas to keep me engaged. The formation of a mystery story line is masterful, her characters delightful, I’m just wanting to be dragged more into Clare’s world.
I’d recommend this more for the younger end of the YA market as the language choice, content, and structure is geared more towards a tween reader. A great starter novel for those wanting to test the waters of paranormal mystery.