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A great, compulsive read! Broke a reading funk I was in! Thanks Non!
I grabbed this book off the shelf at the library because it looked cute and I wanted a cute story. But it wasn't what I thought it would be. I don't know how books with so many curse words and more telling than showing are getting published. I should really get on with editing my novel. I think I have a chance if this book did.
Aaron was pretty cute when he wasn't getting wasted. Hannah, she was just a slut. No sympathy here. It was a very predictable story. I knew who the father was right away.
Aaron was pretty cute when he wasn't getting wasted. Hannah, she was just a slut. No sympathy here. It was a very predictable story. I knew who the father was right away.
This book was freaking funny!! ...And then it made me start to cry! Why, book, why?!
I came for a light, funny read, and there turned out to be a lot of baggage. I thought the father was as Katie expected at first, but sometime around the movies, I figured it out.
I really thought that Katie would come around, but I guess not. People can really surprise you.
I also thought that Chris's parents would have been more understanding. I feel like a lot of Aaron's subplot was left hanging. What about Penny? Why did everyone assume the worst of this guy with his best friend? A lot was left unanswered.
Also, I understand Hannah's perspective about being lonely/alone. I get how grateful she is to Aaron. But I somewhat sympathize with the father, too. He's not leaving forever. But wouldn't he be able to support the baby better with a university education? Why is that so outrageous when he wants to come BACK and do the right thing?
Also, that baby name is a little bit strange. Something like "Erin" might have worked better.
I came for a light, funny read, and there turned out to be a lot of baggage. I thought the father was as Katie expected at first, but sometime around the movies, I figured it out.
I really thought that Katie would come around, but I guess not. People can really surprise you.
I also thought that Chris's parents would have been more understanding. I feel like a lot of Aaron's subplot was left hanging. What about Penny? Why did everyone assume the worst of this guy with his best friend? A lot was left unanswered.
Also, I understand Hannah's perspective about being lonely/alone. I get how grateful she is to Aaron. But I somewhat sympathize with the father, too. He's not leaving forever. But wouldn't he be able to support the baby better with a university education? Why is that so outrageous when he wants to come BACK and do the right thing?
Also, that baby name is a little bit strange. Something like "Erin" might have worked better.
Trouble is a book that I heard a lot of buzz about before its release. I pre-ordered it, because so many of my blogging friends were really raving about it. This, of course, always makes me want to read a book. I always want to find out for myself if it’s as amazing as people say it is. I’m happy to say, in this case, Trouble really is as good as everyone is saying it is. It wasn’t quite a five star read for me, but it was a solid read, which drew me in at the first page and kept me engrossed throughout.
The story centres around Aaron and Hannah. Aaron is attending a new school, where his father teaches. He’s also hiding something that happened prior to the move of school, which is also the reason why he has had to move on. The reader doesn’t find out immediately why Aaron is running away. Then we have Hannah. Hannah is 15 and pregnant. She has an awful reputation for sleeping around. The reader can really see why she has this reputation. Hannah has safe sex with the many boys she’s been with, except for one. We’re not immediately told who the father is, but I did begin to work it out, so I wasn’t surprised when it was revealed. When Hannah finds out she’s pregnant, she feels scared and alone. She doesn’t want to tell her Mum, especially because her mother works at a family planning clinic. The only person she feels she can confide in is her grandmother.
Hannah wasn’t an easy character to warm to, but as Trouble progressed, I found myself feeling sorry for Hannah in her situation. She doesn’t have a lot of support to begin with. She loses her old friends and tries to deal with her situation alone. Aaron decides he’ll say he’s the father of the baby, to support Hannah through everything. I really liked how Aaron took it upon himself to take responsibility for Hannah, even though it was nothing to do with him. I absolutely adored Aaron and Hannah’s friendship.
I read Trouble incredibly quickly. I thought it was engaging, funny but emotional too. I really liked the way it dealt with teenage pregnancy. It’s a serious issue, so I was worried that the story would feel too bleak. It doesn’t. It’s dealt with well, but light humour is injected into the book, which I really think makes a massive difference.
The story centres around Aaron and Hannah. Aaron is attending a new school, where his father teaches. He’s also hiding something that happened prior to the move of school, which is also the reason why he has had to move on. The reader doesn’t find out immediately why Aaron is running away. Then we have Hannah. Hannah is 15 and pregnant. She has an awful reputation for sleeping around. The reader can really see why she has this reputation. Hannah has safe sex with the many boys she’s been with, except for one. We’re not immediately told who the father is, but I did begin to work it out, so I wasn’t surprised when it was revealed. When Hannah finds out she’s pregnant, she feels scared and alone. She doesn’t want to tell her Mum, especially because her mother works at a family planning clinic. The only person she feels she can confide in is her grandmother.
Hannah wasn’t an easy character to warm to, but as Trouble progressed, I found myself feeling sorry for Hannah in her situation. She doesn’t have a lot of support to begin with. She loses her old friends and tries to deal with her situation alone. Aaron decides he’ll say he’s the father of the baby, to support Hannah through everything. I really liked how Aaron took it upon himself to take responsibility for Hannah, even though it was nothing to do with him. I absolutely adored Aaron and Hannah’s friendship.
I read Trouble incredibly quickly. I thought it was engaging, funny but emotional too. I really liked the way it dealt with teenage pregnancy. It’s a serious issue, so I was worried that the story would feel too bleak. It doesn’t. It’s dealt with well, but light humour is injected into the book, which I really think makes a massive difference.
Trouble was the book I needed. It was light and humorous, but at the same it had darker elements, and each of the characters held such a depth that it was difficult to remember that they are just fictional. Definitely a book that needs to be read.
I didn’t particularly love this book, but it isn’t aimed at me. I had my child while I was still quite young (though nowhere near that young) so the feelings and reactions that appeared in the book did drag up some memories from long ago. I will admit that I guessed the ‘secret’ in the very early stages of the book. I think what particularly saved this book in my eyes was the use of Gran and Neville. There was something particularly lovely about the use of the old generations to temper reactions and provide support and context. I also liked the way that family were not above the gossip and harmful comments that often some your way. Overall, I can see why people enjoyed this book, and it covers more than just teen pregnancy
(4.5 Stars)
This book was so good, I was almost confused. It made my heart clench one second and then made me laugh heartily the next. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
First off, I loved the dual perspective. It was done so, so perfectly. The characters pov where both so rich and different. And also, Pratt does a wonderful job at making their thoughts fresh and seemingly realistic, rather than expected and boring.
Hannah was hilarious and surprisingly mature. Her growth was so immense and I grew to love reading her thoughts. Even though she was constantly disappointed, she never gave up. I really respect that.
Aaron, oh Aaron. I want a best friend like him! Honestly. I love him a hundred times over. He was such a refreshingly direct character. That is so uncommon in teen fiction. (AND WHEN THE BABY WAS NAMED AFTER HIM I FLIPPED WITH JOY.)
My only complaint is where it ended. I wish we could have seen Aaron and Hannah as a couple or even just their interaction with Tyler. I would have also loved a little resolution with Jay (what was in the letter to Han?!) And goodness I wanted Katie to get what she deserved. I HATE HER.
Honestly, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It makes my heart smile.
This book was so good, I was almost confused. It made my heart clench one second and then made me laugh heartily the next. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
First off, I loved the dual perspective. It was done so, so perfectly. The characters pov where both so rich and different. And also, Pratt does a wonderful job at making their thoughts fresh and seemingly realistic, rather than expected and boring.
Hannah was hilarious and surprisingly mature. Her growth was so immense and I grew to love reading her thoughts. Even though she was constantly disappointed, she never gave up. I really respect that.
Aaron, oh Aaron. I want a best friend like him! Honestly. I love him a hundred times over. He was such a refreshingly direct character. That is so uncommon in teen fiction. (AND WHEN THE BABY WAS NAMED AFTER HIM I FLIPPED WITH JOY.)
My only complaint is where it ended. I wish we could have seen Aaron and Hannah as a couple or even just their interaction with Tyler. I would have also loved a little resolution with Jay (what was in the letter to Han?!) And goodness I wanted Katie to get what she deserved. I HATE HER.
Honestly, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It makes my heart smile.