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stephxsu's review against another edition
4.0
17-year-old Jordy--a runaway after coming out to his homophobic parents--didn't know it was going to change his life when he saves a beautiful blond girl from rape. Suddenly he's stuck taking care of Chloe--which is not her real name but is preferred over her real one--who is strangely childlike although incredibly smart and determined at times. Jordy's got problems of his own, too, but he can't help feeling that he must protect Chloe, that something terrible has happened to her and that she is using her childlike disposition to mask her past.
An unfortunate string of events leads to Jordy and Chloe heading on a road trip across America, so that Chloe can hopefully learn that it's a beautiful world out there, not just full of abuse and neglect. They see beauty, but they also encounter some terrible things as well...but in the end, isn't that what it's all about? The world is both good and bad, and it's only by becoming part of it that you can truly live life.
Catherine Ryan Hyde is an amazingly talented writer. From the start, I was pulled into Jordy and Chloe's predicament, and despite the perpetual air of mystery that hung around the duo, I was able to get to know them very well. Chloe reminds me a lot of Stargirl, only with a dark past that we never get to know. Leaving Chloe's past a mystery may be frustrating, but it strengthens the message of this here-and-now book, which is to live life in the moment and not allow your past to dictate your future. For anyone looking for an uplifting road-trip story that will linger with you for a while, BECOMING CHLOE is THE number one choice.
An unfortunate string of events leads to Jordy and Chloe heading on a road trip across America, so that Chloe can hopefully learn that it's a beautiful world out there, not just full of abuse and neglect. They see beauty, but they also encounter some terrible things as well...but in the end, isn't that what it's all about? The world is both good and bad, and it's only by becoming part of it that you can truly live life.
Catherine Ryan Hyde is an amazingly talented writer. From the start, I was pulled into Jordy and Chloe's predicament, and despite the perpetual air of mystery that hung around the duo, I was able to get to know them very well. Chloe reminds me a lot of Stargirl, only with a dark past that we never get to know. Leaving Chloe's past a mystery may be frustrating, but it strengthens the message of this here-and-now book, which is to live life in the moment and not allow your past to dictate your future. For anyone looking for an uplifting road-trip story that will linger with you for a while, BECOMING CHLOE is THE number one choice.
justlily's review against another edition
2.0
Kind of surprised seeing all these raving 5 star reviews. I didn't buy a single thing about this book. There wasn't a single moment where I could suspend my disbelief enough to believe anything about this. None of it makes sense, it's completely ridiculous, and therefore had no meaning to me whatsoever.
barbaraskalberg's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Good story, but a lot of hard topics. Mildly surprised to discover it is considered YA... I guess *older* YA audiences would be okay.
kflemingg12's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Such a sweet and sad book. Chloe is the sweetest, most inspirational character. This book made me want to see the world more beautifully and made me want to live my life better.
scarletcorset's review
3.0
**3.5 STARS**
I'm conflicted about this one. This was a pretty cute book; it was nothing that special though. Personally, i think it took way too long to pick up, but when it did it was okay. Most of the time I was just waiting for something significant to happen, but at some times it really was such a beautiful story. Overall, the book felt a little childlike to me, but at certain points when the deeper side of things were explored, I really enjoyed those moments.
I'm conflicted about this one. This was a pretty cute book; it was nothing that special though. Personally, i think it took way too long to pick up, but when it did it was okay. Most of the time I was just waiting for something significant to happen, but at some times it really was such a beautiful story. Overall, the book felt a little childlike to me, but at certain points when the deeper side of things were explored, I really enjoyed those moments.
alifromkc1907's review
4.0
Gut Instinct Rating: 3.5
Characters: 4.25
Believability: 4
Uniqueness: 5
Writing Style: 5
Excitement Factor: 3.5
Story Line: 4
Title Relevance: 5
Artwork Relevance: 3
Audiobook Narration: N/A
Overall: 4.14
Characters: 4.25
Believability: 4
Uniqueness: 5
Writing Style: 5
Excitement Factor: 3.5
Story Line: 4
Title Relevance: 5
Artwork Relevance: 3
Audiobook Narration: N/A
Overall: 4.14
arday003's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-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
5.0
sb631's review
4.0
I ordered Becoming Chloe last year at the Random Buzzer store with my buzz bucks and so glad I did. This was a really great book.
Jordy has been on his own in NYC for a while. Then he meet a girl 'Chloe' whom now he feels responsible for. She is an unusual girl who has seen things people do not normally see. Their bond grows so much after the adventure that they have been through. They are both just trying to move on from the life they left and be on their own.
This was an insightful novel. I kept wanting to know what was going to happen to Jordy and Chloe and were they would end up. It is sad to see that Jordy felt he had to leave his home because his family did not accept who he was. I am glad that they both found each other and were able to get through this together.
Jordy has been on his own in NYC for a while. Then he meet a girl 'Chloe' whom now he feels responsible for. She is an unusual girl who has seen things people do not normally see. Their bond grows so much after the adventure that they have been through. They are both just trying to move on from the life they left and be on their own.
This was an insightful novel. I kept wanting to know what was going to happen to Jordy and Chloe and were they would end up. It is sad to see that Jordy felt he had to leave his home because his family did not accept who he was. I am glad that they both found each other and were able to get through this together.
psm63017's review
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5