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3.27 AVERAGE
3.27 AVERAGE
Stephen Edmon introduces readers to the story of Evan and Lucy in, Wintertown. Evan and Lucy grew up together, they were best friends, inseparable. Then Lucy’s parents divorced and Lucy moved away with her mom. Lucy spends every Christmas break with her dad, something that Evan looks forward to every year, but this year is different. Lucy is different and Evan’s not sure what to say to or how to act around this new Lucy.
Wintertown was a great read for me; it’s a bit melancholy with quite a few sweet moments sprinkled in between. Evan’s family is a bundle of fun, especially his Gram. (A sassy grandmother? Yes, please!) Evan’s friends are quite hilarious, adding comic relief to the story.
Though the beginning focuses on Evan and his reaction to “New Lucy”, the rest focuses on Lucy and the mystery behind why she is different this year. As Lucy’s past year unfolds, the reader and Evan begin to understand Lucy on a different level - and in a way, understand “Old Lucy”. I found the resolution and reveal to be very realistic and appreciated that the story wasn’t just a fluffy tale.
I loved that the characters had such strong history, it made me care about what happened to them, even if I didn’t agree with their actions. I also enjoyed the drawings that are scattered throughout the novel. Evan is an artist and there are drawing from both him and Lucy that align with the story and adds another layer to the storytelling. I found that, while this book was a quick read the story stays with you after the cover is closed. If you’re looking for a quite, but real story, this is definitely the book for you.
Wintertown was a great read for me; it’s a bit melancholy with quite a few sweet moments sprinkled in between. Evan’s family is a bundle of fun, especially his Gram. (A sassy grandmother? Yes, please!) Evan’s friends are quite hilarious, adding comic relief to the story.
Though the beginning focuses on Evan and his reaction to “New Lucy”, the rest focuses on Lucy and the mystery behind why she is different this year. As Lucy’s past year unfolds, the reader and Evan begin to understand Lucy on a different level - and in a way, understand “Old Lucy”. I found the resolution and reveal to be very realistic and appreciated that the story wasn’t just a fluffy tale.
I loved that the characters had such strong history, it made me care about what happened to them, even if I didn’t agree with their actions. I also enjoyed the drawings that are scattered throughout the novel. Evan is an artist and there are drawing from both him and Lucy that align with the story and adds another layer to the storytelling. I found that, while this book was a quick read the story stays with you after the cover is closed. If you’re looking for a quite, but real story, this is definitely the book for you.
3.5 stars rounded down
I have had this book on my TBR for literal years, so when I saw it for nice and cheap at Half Priced Books it felt a little like fate. Overall, I enjoyed the story. It's the kind of book that's really easy to fall into and really quick to get through. Evan and Lucy make for very interesting characters when posed next to each other, and it's fun to see both sides of the story (and not simultaneously, so some of Lucy's mystery is still in tact).
I have had this book on my TBR for literal years, so when I saw it for nice and cheap at Half Priced Books it felt a little like fate. Overall, I enjoyed the story. It's the kind of book that's really easy to fall into and really quick to get through. Evan and Lucy make for very interesting characters when posed next to each other, and it's fun to see both sides of the story (and not simultaneously, so some of Lucy's mystery is still in tact).
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
So slow. Couldn't get into this book at all. Art is amazing however.
Talk about a manic pixie dream girl (MPDG)! Dang! Lucy goes from a goodie girl to a "goth" and Evan is still trying to view her as her past self, before her parents were divorced and all of the crazy happened in her life that Evan does not know about. And that she's hesitant to reveal.
What's neat about this novel is that you don't just get Evan's perspective, you also get Lucy's perspective. It is in third person, so the change from focusing on Evan to focusing on Lucy was a bit confusing for me. I kind of wish that it was solely focused on Evan's storyline, but it was still interesting to see from Lucy's way. Get into the brain of a MPDG. And boy is she manic!
I did enjoy the incorporation of the drawings and comics. It was an interesting way for the author to SHOW what was going on as far as Evan's journey.
This novel is described as "Garden State meets Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist." I didn't necessarily get that feeling. Yeah, it did have a touch of N&N, but it didn't always face the issues. Things would get heated between Lucy and Evan, but they wouldn't fully confront one another. It was like they got to a certain point and chickened out. I almost wanted to say, "Hey, you too, get in the ring and punch this one out!"
I did like how Evan ended up. It made me so happy for him! It was different for a book involving a manic pixie dream girl. I feel like usually the guy learns a lesson, but he doesn't necessarily find the personal satisfaction that Evan did.
I would recommend this to:
I would still recommend this to people who liked Nick and Norah. Also, if you liked Paper Towns. It just has that journey-feel for the main character that Quentin went through.
What's neat about this novel is that you don't just get Evan's perspective, you also get Lucy's perspective. It is in third person, so the change from focusing on Evan to focusing on Lucy was a bit confusing for me. I kind of wish that it was solely focused on Evan's storyline, but it was still interesting to see from Lucy's way. Get into the brain of a MPDG. And boy is she manic!
I did enjoy the incorporation of the drawings and comics. It was an interesting way for the author to SHOW what was going on as far as Evan's journey.
This novel is described as "Garden State meets Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist." I didn't necessarily get that feeling. Yeah, it did have a touch of N&N, but it didn't always face the issues. Things would get heated between Lucy and Evan, but they wouldn't fully confront one another. It was like they got to a certain point and chickened out. I almost wanted to say, "Hey, you too, get in the ring and punch this one out!"
I did like how Evan ended up. It made me so happy for him! It was different for a book involving a manic pixie dream girl. I feel like usually the guy learns a lesson, but he doesn't necessarily find the personal satisfaction that Evan did.
I would recommend this to:
I would still recommend this to people who liked Nick and Norah. Also, if you liked Paper Towns. It just has that journey-feel for the main character that Quentin went through.
I just found this book mostly boring and ended up skimming through the second half only :(
I'm surprised this book isn't more popular. I actually had never heard about it until I picked it up, and I didn't realize that it was semi-illustrated and contained a mini-comic inside its pages until I got home. I am a little disappointed because I think it could've been SO MUCH more than it ended up being, but that's not to say it isn't good, and I always find myself being disappointed with books I had no expectations for so that opinion doesn't really count.
It's kind of slow, but an enjoyable slow. I didn't really find myself bored or struggling to get through any of the pages, even though not a ton happens. The parts that I found the slowest were saved by the little pictures and comic strips, PLUS I loved the illustrations at the start of each chapter and the bonus material in the back.
There are some great, lovable characters in this book and one particularly fantastic Grandmother. The story is sweet and endearing and the art is really great. I'd probably add this to the same category that I'd put Let It Snow by John Green, Maureen Johnson and Lauren Myracle in; cute and wintery (obviously), not all that exciting but entertaining. Overall, this was pretty good. I wouldn't suggest going in to this expecting a thrilling storyline. If you do, you'll be really disappointed.
It's kind of slow, but an enjoyable slow. I didn't really find myself bored or struggling to get through any of the pages, even though not a ton happens. The parts that I found the slowest were saved by the little pictures and comic strips, PLUS I loved the illustrations at the start of each chapter and the bonus material in the back.
There are some great, lovable characters in this book and one particularly fantastic Grandmother. The story is sweet and endearing and the art is really great. I'd probably add this to the same category that I'd put Let It Snow by John Green, Maureen Johnson and Lauren Myracle in; cute and wintery (obviously), not all that exciting but entertaining. Overall, this was pretty good. I wouldn't suggest going in to this expecting a thrilling storyline. If you do, you'll be really disappointed.
I think "unimpressed" is the most accurate word to describe how I feel after finishing this book. The story was so uncomplicated and one-dimensional that it could have been pulled off in about 12 pages, and I wouldn't have been chanting to myself "it's almost over, it's almost over" by the last two chapters. Pretty much everything about it was just boring to me-- characters, plot, concept, you name it. The only reason I'm giving it that second star is because it is certainly unique for YA, with the illustrations done by the author and how they contribute to the story. My advice: don't bother.
I usually save 2 stars for books that have offended me in some way, and this book doesn't do that. I just could not find my emotional connection to the story/characters.
Except Evan's grandma. I could probably read about her for a Dicken's length novel. Or ten.
Except Evan's grandma. I could probably read about her for a Dicken's length novel. Or ten.