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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
This book was amazing. I saw it in the library and thought I would give it a chance because I’ve heard about it. In the reviews people said that the first 100 pages were boring, but I loved this whole book, from the start. It does remind me of fangirl because the whole fan fiction unit. I finished this book in 2 days which I almost never do. I had time and I loved it. This book gave me so many emotions and I connected with the character. A while back I started writing a story, then I stopped, this book inspired me to write again, not the same story but start a new one. All I wanted to do was read this book for a couple of hours. After I finished it I felt content, like that is the way the book was meant to end. I think a few of the characters actions towards her parents were a bit absurd, but as readers we do not know much background about her family and how she used to be. Since I got this from the library, I will have to return it. But I loved this book so much and it inspired me so much, that I bought a hardcover copy of it, because it was so amazing. That’s the reason I don’t like libraries, I read the book, I love it, then I can’t own it forever and be reminded of the story, I forget about it. I would recommend this book to anyone that loves storytelling, drawing, is an introvert, or is in a fandom as the book surrounds those topics.
The way I related to Eliza so much, I felt personally attacked while reading this
A book that I wished with all my heart I had not waited so long to read! This was everything!!! You never know what on your shelf is complete gold.
This story follows Eliza who is the secret author to a massive online graphic novel story that has a huge fan base and sort of what happens when you are dealing with a mental illness with this kind of pressure, and of course we all know that her identity is going to get found out.....and how that changes her and what she learns from it about herself and about life.
Likening said earlier I loved this so much, I only have 1 issues that is sort of a spoiler, but ill keep it spoiler free by leaving out a key detail which is the "why". I dont like how selfish Wallace becomes when he finds out its Eliza and he pressures her to finish the series and bullies her a little and makes it all about him. That really bothered me, I get his motives but I still didnt like it, and im not sure I would have forgiven him as easily as Eliza is however my 17 year old self probably would have which makes me angry Lol.
Love!!!!
This story follows Eliza who is the secret author to a massive online graphic novel story that has a huge fan base and sort of what happens when you are dealing with a mental illness with this kind of pressure, and of course we all know that her identity is going to get found out.....and how that changes her and what she learns from it about herself and about life.
Likening said earlier I loved this so much, I only have 1 issues that is sort of a spoiler, but ill keep it spoiler free by leaving out a key detail which is the "why". I dont like how selfish Wallace becomes when he finds out its Eliza and he pressures her to finish the series and bullies her a little and makes it all about him. That really bothered me, I get his motives but I still didnt like it, and im not sure I would have forgiven him as easily as Eliza is however my 17 year old self probably would have which makes me angry Lol.
Love!!!!
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5
I didn’t like this book at the beginning but then it got a lot better as the story went on. I really liked Eliza’s character but I also found her really annoying at the same time. The whole concept of this book was great and I loved how she was dealing with her “fame”. I hunk Eliza’s brothers were my favorite characters. They were so annoying at the beginning but by the end they were such good characters. The way they stood up for Eliza was amazing!!!! They reminded me of my little brother a lot.
I probably would have given this book 4 Stars if it weren’t for the scene when Eliza is in the hospital and the doctor is explaining that she had a panic attack, what panic disorder is, and that she might have it. I HATED this. As someone who has been officially diagnosed and treated for Panic Disorder I can tell you that most of he information he told her was wrong. You do NOT have panic disorder if you have one panic attack and I do not think that you should even bring up the possibility of the disorder unless the situation calls for it. Also I am pretty damn sure that Eliza did not even have a panic attack. It was an anxiety attack. Granted, a really bad anxiety attack, but an anxiety attack. Panic attacks are sudden, extreme, and often times happen without a trigger. They occur at random times for random reasons and it sucks. Anxiety attacks are gradual, generally last longer than panic attacks, and most of the time are triggered by something. Eliza’s identity being revealed in definitely a trigger! She was nervous all day up until that point and lunch just threw her over the edge! She was overwhelmed! It happens! But in my mind, that was not a panic attack. I’m sorry. Rant over.
I didn’t like this book at the beginning but then it got a lot better as the story went on. I really liked Eliza’s character but I also found her really annoying at the same time. The whole concept of this book was great and I loved how she was dealing with her “fame”. I hunk Eliza’s brothers were my favorite characters. They were so annoying at the beginning but by the end they were such good characters. The way they stood up for Eliza was amazing!!!! They reminded me of my little brother a lot.
I probably would have given this book 4 Stars if it weren’t for the scene when Eliza is in the hospital and the doctor is explaining that she had a panic attack, what panic disorder is, and that she might have it. I HATED this. As someone who has been officially diagnosed and treated for Panic Disorder I can tell you that most of he information he told her was wrong. You do NOT have panic disorder if you have one panic attack and I do not think that you should even bring up the possibility of the disorder unless the situation calls for it. Also I am pretty damn sure that Eliza did not even have a panic attack. It was an anxiety attack. Granted, a really bad anxiety attack, but an anxiety attack. Panic attacks are sudden, extreme, and often times happen without a trigger. They occur at random times for random reasons and it sucks. Anxiety attacks are gradual, generally last longer than panic attacks, and most of the time are triggered by something. Eliza’s identity being revealed in definitely a trigger! She was nervous all day up until that point and lunch just threw her over the edge! She was overwhelmed! It happens! But in my mind, that was not a panic attack. I’m sorry. Rant over.
This book was interesting. First off I’m 50 years late getting to it. When everyone was raving about it like 4 years ago, I was still readjng shatter me, but hey better late than never right? Although being late means that I’m no longer in the age group that this book was meant for, and I think that had a big impact in my experience of it
First off I identified a lot with Eliza, our main character. The way she reacted to things was scarily similar to the way I did as a teenager so as you can imagine I had a lot of sympathy for her. But now that I’m an adult, I had the ability to pull back and realize one big thing: Eliza Mirk is incredibly self absorbed. She can only seem to notice her own emotional experience of things, and has no concept of others. Once again, and I don’t know how I feel about admitting this online, but that was also very similar to me as a teenager.
Eliza being self absorbed though isn’t a knock to the book -or maybe I’m being overly lenient- because she felt like a real teenager to me. I think if I read it as a teenager it may have been a 5 star read but because I’m an adult it made me feel almost nostalgic but at the same time super fucking glad I’m not in that head space anymore.
Eliza and her Monsters is a good book, but one that I don’t think I would ever revisit. It’s a book that I would definitely suggest to others, and I don’t regret reading at all
First off I identified a lot with Eliza, our main character. The way she reacted to things was scarily similar to the way I did as a teenager so as you can imagine I had a lot of sympathy for her. But now that I’m an adult, I had the ability to pull back and realize one big thing: Eliza Mirk is incredibly self absorbed. She can only seem to notice her own emotional experience of things, and has no concept of others. Once again, and I don’t know how I feel about admitting this online, but that was also very similar to me as a teenager.
Eliza being self absorbed though isn’t a knock to the book -or maybe I’m being overly lenient- because she felt like a real teenager to me. I think if I read it as a teenager it may have been a 5 star read but because I’m an adult it made me feel almost nostalgic but at the same time super fucking glad I’m not in that head space anymore.
Eliza and her Monsters is a good book, but one that I don’t think I would ever revisit. It’s a book that I would definitely suggest to others, and I don’t regret reading at all
No sé que pensar, todo es muy confuso y están por ser las 4 AM. Necesito dormir.
THIS BOOK IS INCREDIBLE.
Oh, I have SO much love for this book. The art, the characters, her family, the storyline itself. Everything. This is my first contemporary of the year, and the first one I've read in 9 months, so I was a liiiiiiittle nervous how I would feel transitioning from the fantastical world of Pyrithian to the ficitional "real world". I am happy to say, however, that this book exceeded expectations. I love this. It's amazing. I identify with Eliza so much and reading and seeing her development along with Wallace's, WOW. Yes, it really is that good.
If it's not your book, that's cool too, I get it. It won't be for everyone. I do think everyone should give it a chance. You might be just as surprised as I was!
Oh, I have SO much love for this book. The art, the characters, her family, the storyline itself. Everything. This is my first contemporary of the year, and the first one I've read in 9 months, so I was a liiiiiiittle nervous how I would feel transitioning from the fantastical world of Pyrithian to the ficitional "real world". I am happy to say, however, that this book exceeded expectations. I love this. It's amazing. I identify with Eliza so much and reading and seeing her development along with Wallace's, WOW. Yes, it really is that good.
If it's not your book, that's cool too, I get it. It won't be for everyone. I do think everyone should give it a chance. You might be just as surprised as I was!