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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
After chapter 5, the way it was written started to become confusing and I had a challenge following.
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The narrator really brought August to life. I wanted to know what he did next. I wish the story continued. I really loved the world created. It was marvelous.
In this sweet, although sometimes vulgar, rags-to-riches story, August March’s bizzare and astonishing story will be sure to evoke a broad range of emotions. It begins in 1930’s New York when his actress mother gives birth to and immediately abandons him. August is cared for by the theater’s elderly laundress, Eugenia Butler and an actor named Sir Reginal Percyfoot. When Eugenia dies, and the theater is demolished, August must leave the only home he’s ever known and learn to live in the world. Sir Reginald was away making a film at the time and August survives alone on the streets for many years. When the two reunite, Sir Reginald enrolls August in a prestigious boarding school. After graduation, August joins forces with a woman named Penny and they perform elaborate heists.
“He’s a remarkable child who’s had despicable luck, yet against all odds he’s survived. We must do right by him!” I believe this quote from the book is a good representation of the story. August experiences some tough times, but he has people along the way who love and support him.
I did not love nor hate this book. My feelings fall somewhere in the middle. There were parts that made me laugh out loud. There were parts that broke my heart. While I didn't love every single page, the story did evoke an emotional response as I read, because of this I think there will be a large audience who will love this book.
Thank you to NetGalley, Harper Collins, and Aaron Jackson for the ARC of The Astonishing Life of August March in exchange for my honest review.
“He’s a remarkable child who’s had despicable luck, yet against all odds he’s survived. We must do right by him!” I believe this quote from the book is a good representation of the story. August experiences some tough times, but he has people along the way who love and support him.
I did not love nor hate this book. My feelings fall somewhere in the middle. There were parts that made me laugh out loud. There were parts that broke my heart. While I didn't love every single page, the story did evoke an emotional response as I read, because of this I think there will be a large audience who will love this book.
Thank you to NetGalley, Harper Collins, and Aaron Jackson for the ARC of The Astonishing Life of August March in exchange for my honest review.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Well written with some funny one liners but just boring to me. We follow August through his life. From an orphan hidden in a theater to a homeless thief, to a well to do boarding school and then to his ride back to the theater. This book was trying very hard to be a Dickens novel. Too hard at times and I think that is why I lost interest. Did enjoy the quick wit form time to time but for the most part I was just bored.
I am sad the book is over!
Aaron Jackson only takes his tongue out of his cheek to switch cheeks. The language and playfulness is really the star of this novel. I often found myself laughing at the wording, August's over-the-top phrasings.
Nonetheless, I cared a lot about August and his welfare. I wish I could have seen his production of King Lear.
Aaron Jackson only takes his tongue out of his cheek to switch cheeks. The language and playfulness is really the star of this novel. I often found myself laughing at the wording, August's over-the-top phrasings.
Nonetheless, I cared a lot about August and his welfare. I wish I could have seen his production of King Lear.