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3.45 AVERAGE
3.45 AVERAGE
I picked this series up from the library. I love Finding Carter, which also deals with a teenage girl finding out she was kidnapped as a child.
These books are really short. No more than 190 pages till you get to the last one.
The first one follows Janie Johnson as she confronts her parents, finds the Springs and makes a decision at the end.
I'm not sure I like Janie. I know she's all of 15 in this book and she finds out that she was probably kidnapped when she was three so her world is falling apart but her refusal to not ask questions while it eats her up inside is just freaking annoying. If that was me I'd need to know what happened.
I really didn't like Reeve. Janie's world was falling apart in front of her and all he wants to do is make out and have sex. I get they're in a relationship but that's really insensitive. And then when she can't focus on him and what he wants because she's so confused and doesn't know what to do he leaves her and starts dating some girl at school who has a reputation for being easy. Asshole much? I really didn't like him at all.
These books are really short. No more than 190 pages till you get to the last one.
The first one follows Janie Johnson as she confronts her parents, finds the Springs and makes a decision at the end.
I'm not sure I like Janie. I know she's all of 15 in this book and she finds out that she was probably kidnapped when she was three so her world is falling apart but her refusal to not ask questions while it eats her up inside is just freaking annoying. If that was me I'd need to know what happened.
I really didn't like Reeve. Janie's world was falling apart in front of her and all he wants to do is make out and have sex. I get they're in a relationship but that's really insensitive. And then when she can't focus on him and what he wants because she's so confused and doesn't know what to do he leaves her and starts dating some girl at school who has a reputation for being easy. Asshole much? I really didn't like him at all.
Concept: 5 stars
Execution: 0 stars
The characters are one dimensional and boring. The story jumps all over the place and really doesn't go anywhere the entire time. And the end was kind of lame. I was excited to read this, but it was underwhelming.
Execution: 0 stars
The characters are one dimensional and boring. The story jumps all over the place and really doesn't go anywhere the entire time. And the end was kind of lame. I was excited to read this, but it was underwhelming.
I read this series in elementary school and loved it and remember reading if once since then but not for a long time. As an adult, Janie's character annoys me and the writing isn't that good so I've downgraded it from a 4 to a 3. Janie is 15, having lunch at school and then recognizes herself on a milk carton showing a missing child. The entire book is about her processing and researching and does end on a bit of a cliff hanger since this is book one of four in a series. I likely won't read the other three now, even out of nostalgia, but we'll see.
medium-paced
I loved this as a child! (And was terrified that perhaps I too had been kidnapped without knowing it!) Was fun to revisit and realize my love for thrillers started young. And very nostalgic to pick out all the 90a references- from Swatches to Pizza Hut.
Would have given this 5 stars as a kid when I first read it. In some ways it’s well done YA- but compared to some of the YA out now, it feels a little dated.
Would have given this 5 stars as a kid when I first read it. In some ways it’s well done YA- but compared to some of the YA out now, it feels a little dated.
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I wasn't too sure about this one for one of my spooky October reads, but now I'm invested in [b:Whatever Happened to Janie?|260037|Whatever Happened to Janie? (Janie Johnson, #2)|Caroline B. Cooney|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1388871217l/260037._SY75_.jpg|1504765] (title pun intended).
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I'm kind of torn on this book. I really, really enjoyed the IDEA of this book. I'm not sure I liked the direction the main character took. I think as a teenager finding out something so strange, that you wouldn't confide to a "best friend" about it. At least explore it a bit more. Parts of this were very good, and other parts not so much.
I absolutely hated the way the end just leaves you hanging. I guess as a writer you plan to have some suspense to carry you to the next book.... not sure I liked it that way though.
Overall a decent read.
I absolutely hated the way the end just leaves you hanging. I guess as a writer you plan to have some suspense to carry you to the next book.... not sure I liked it that way though.
Overall a decent read.
I used to love this series when I was in high school, so naturally, I wanted to revisit it as an adult. Although it wasn’t quite as good as I remembered it to be, I’m still going to continue the series for nostalgia purposes. Reeve still has my heart many, many years later… Onto the next!
Like all books or movies that have a tragic ending the story begins with Janie Johnson having a perfect life, loving friends and family, good grades and a crush on the boy next door. All around Janie comes off as the average "girl next door". But her world comes crashing down when lactose intolerant Janie sees a missing girl on a milk carton, she is convinced that the three year old is her and becomes obsessed with the prospect.
I have recently gotten into watching the ID Chanel (Investigation Discovery) Almost all the shows focus on A) the Manson family or B) missing persons and women in peril. The latter fits the subject matter of The Face on the Milk Carton. It is a fast pace thriller filled with a plot that grows into one thinking -- this is screwed up!
Despite having read this several times before and after reaching the age of 13 and was therefore fully aware of Janie's outcome, but that still didn't stop me from reading at the speed of lightning and hoping for a happy ending. Of course that just can't be, even though both respected parties seem loving and well rounded, the girl on the milk carton is thrust between a rock and a hard place. I think part of the reason why I like this book so much is because it was one of my favorites growing up but is also extremely original. Besides, what adolescent hasn't wished they were adopted at one point or another?
I have recently gotten into watching the ID Chanel (Investigation Discovery) Almost all the shows focus on A) the Manson family or B) missing persons and women in peril. The latter fits the subject matter of The Face on the Milk Carton. It is a fast pace thriller filled with a plot that grows into one thinking -- this is screwed up!
Despite having read this several times before and after reaching the age of 13 and was therefore fully aware of Janie's outcome, but that still didn't stop me from reading at the speed of lightning and hoping for a happy ending. Of course that just can't be, even though both respected parties seem loving and well rounded, the girl on the milk carton is thrust between a rock and a hard place. I think part of the reason why I like this book so much is because it was one of my favorites growing up but is also extremely original. Besides, what adolescent hasn't wished they were adopted at one point or another?