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missbookiverse's review against another edition
4.0
Cham and Strange ist ein düsteres Buch, das intensiv in den Abgrund blickt und wenn man nicht aufpasst, schubst es einen nach vorn. Also nichts für Zartbesaitete.
Was mich das ganze Buch über auf Trab gehalten hat, ist die große Rätselei um das, was mit Win vor sich geht. In ihm steckt ein Wolf. Aber wie ist das gemeint? Handelt es sich hier um paranormale Wesen? Ein Biest, das Win nicht kontrollieren kann? Oder ist es viel mehr metaphorisch gemeint und wenn ja, was soll der innere Wolf verdeutlichen?
Ich verrate hier absolut nichts, denn es macht den Reiz dieses Buches aus genau das selbst herauszufinden. Also ab marsch mit euch, ihr habt ein Familiengeheimnis zu lüften.
Was mich das ganze Buch über auf Trab gehalten hat, ist die große Rätselei um das, was mit Win vor sich geht. In ihm steckt ein Wolf. Aber wie ist das gemeint? Handelt es sich hier um paranormale Wesen? Ein Biest, das Win nicht kontrollieren kann? Oder ist es viel mehr metaphorisch gemeint und wenn ja, was soll der innere Wolf verdeutlichen?
Ich verrate hier absolut nichts, denn es macht den Reiz dieses Buches aus genau das selbst herauszufinden. Also ab marsch mit euch, ihr habt ein Familiengeheimnis zu lüften.
char_a_lot_te's review against another edition
2.5
2.5☆
ok so the wolf is a metaphor for childhood trauma, sure.
Andrew is an edgy teen boy with a really bad childhood and a lotta baggage. I guess it all made sense at the end but the book is still kinda incoherent and unclear and Andrew is annoying. I'd skip this one personally.
ok so the wolf is a metaphor for childhood trauma, sure.
Andrew is an edgy teen boy with a really bad childhood and a lotta baggage. I guess it all made sense at the end but the book is still kinda incoherent and unclear and Andrew is annoying. I'd skip this one personally.
smolbean_reads's review against another edition
1.0
“I am both ever evolving and ever decaying.”
✮✮✮ 2.5 Stars
Odd reading experience with this one. It took me till about 30% the way through to get into it (I REALLY did my best to not DNF this one because i just KNEW something had to be happening), when I finished it I was all WOW 5 STARS!! Then I didn't have time to review it and in between time it's gone down to a 2.5 star as for me it's not a lingering/never-forget kind of book. It's not one that connected with me on a Katherine level. But don't get me wrong, it was a good read though and people really into mysterious and dark YA books will definitely really like it, so don't take my 2.5 rating literally!
With a past and present split of narration, our first impressions are that main character Win is a thoroughly messed up emo kid who gets a kick out of hurting people (pun intended). There's a lot of WTF? moments but if you stick with it, the book slowly unfolds and the mysteries start unraveling. As a lot of other reviewers have said, its tricky to review this book without giving too much away!
This is a very dark book and if you're not okay with uncomfortable subjects then you might want to give it a miss. However, it is written in such a clever way and you appreciate how well Stephanie Kuehn has dealt with the subject matter.
Definitely one for the WTF-did-i-just-read shelf!
sjknova's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
prowse's review against another edition
3.0
Charm & Strange by Stephanie Kuehn is exactly that: charming and strange. This novel is definitely a page-turner that had me constantly questioning Andrew Winters' reality. The traumatic experiences revealed throughout the book are reminiscent of works by Laurie Halse Anderson such as Speak, Twisted, and Wintergirls - yet with its own unique spin.
pussinbooks's review against another edition
2.0
The big issue I have with this book is that the relationships between Win, Lex, and Jordan barely had time to develop, so they did not feel all that meaningful in the end. The kids at least do the right things in the end, even though the choice is frightening and difficult. Win is fascinating from a psychological standpoint, and tragic overall. His story doesn't offer much hope.
nutshell's review
3.0
My heart hurts after reading this book. This book isn't the type that gives you all of the answers. It's one that readers have to be patient with. It's very poetic in style and uses that to its fullest advantage.
FULL NON SPOILER REVIEW HERE
http://strangeshellie.tumblr.com/post/146393467417/charm-strange-by-stephanie-keuhn-book-review
FULL NON SPOILER REVIEW HERE
http://strangeshellie.tumblr.com/post/146393467417/charm-strange-by-stephanie-keuhn-book-review
mikisoq's review against another edition
4.0
The beginning of this book was a little boring. the main reason for it may be because it was a bit confusing and I didn't understand much of it. The ending was great! When I finished the book it all made sense and I couldn't stop smiling. I was so happy for Andrew. He finally found himself!