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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
This is an amazing story, with lovely references to and homages to the theater. Not entirely unbelievable, given it's time frame, but certainly riding the edge hard ;) I don't much care for the years of theft, and thought they might continue, so I'm glad they resolved. Very much like the acknowledgement to the author's 5th grade teacher :) Good for you
Perfect for theater lovers! This playful and entertaining romp is about August March, who was born in a theater, grew up in one, but then has one heck of a life, relying on the help of others to come of age. Just like the theater, this book can be over the top and exaggerated, but, if you're in the mood for it, you'll love it.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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