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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
I liked it well enough, but was bothered by two things: the Celeste story line seemed utterly random and only barely tied in, and the sense of place was weirdly off. What NYC is this, where teens go to local schools? Also it seemed weirdly race blind. Nyc is diverse but not
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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:
Complicated
ARC from NetGalley
Actually really liked the main story but the valentine day story was just really confusing for most of the book and ended up being not as interesting Plus the whole texting pictures of self partially dressed was handled lightly - I think the consequences would be much more severe. It happened near where I live and the police were involved.
Actually really liked the main story but the valentine day story was just really confusing for most of the book and ended up being not as interesting Plus the whole texting pictures of self partially dressed was handled lightly - I think the consequences would be much more severe. It happened near where I live and the police were involved.
I loved this, but Rebecca Stead isn't for everyone (hello, if When You Reach Me wasn't a big enough clue). Give to thoughtful middle schoolers who can appreciate the writing.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
I loved Rebecca Stead's When You Reach Me and enjoyed this book as well. Stead has a knack for writing true and authentic adolescent characters and she does a great job in Goodbye Stranger of capturing the ups and downs of friendships between teens. I truly liked the characters and cared what happened to them and as an adult and someone who lived through adolescence, I appreciated the insight that Stead brought to the challenges that teens face. So, why only three stars? I am not sure teens would like this book as much as an adult may like this book. While I was reading it, I kept thinking that all of the insight and perspective that Stead has to offer through her characters may be lost on the younger audience that will read this book.
A little higher level in subject matter---similar to Unfriended.
I loved the three girls at the center of the novel, and their solid friendship. It was fun to look for clues about who was narrating the mystery chapters about Valentine's Day.
I loved the three girls at the center of the novel, and their solid friendship. It was fun to look for clues about who was narrating the mystery chapters about Valentine's Day.
Fantastic. I can't wait to share this with my niece in junior high and also Finn and Wren someday. Very recommended.
*Sometimes her mother's music drew designs behind Bridget's closed eyelids.*
*But Bridge understood that life didn't balance anymore. Life was a too-tall stack of books that had started to lean to one side, and each new day was another book on top.*
*Who's the real you? The person who did something awful, or the one who's horrified by the awful thing you did? Is one part of you allowed to forgive the other?*
*Sometimes her mother's music drew designs behind Bridget's closed eyelids.*
*But Bridge understood that life didn't balance anymore. Life was a too-tall stack of books that had started to lean to one side, and each new day was another book on top.*
*Who's the real you? The person who did something awful, or the one who's horrified by the awful thing you did? Is one part of you allowed to forgive the other?*
My 7th grade girls will LOVE this one. It's a bit confusing (even half-way through!) and it has mature moments, but I'm still going to purchase it for the classroom. It’s full of sweet friendship, a bit of back-stabbing, serious issues, first loves, awkward silences, and bad decisions. Join seventh graders Bridge, Emily, Tab, and Sherm, and high schoolers Jamie and Celest on a piece of their journey growing up. Two-day read for me during Spring Break!
Interessant verhaal, bijzonder fijn uitgewerkt. Hoewel ik het boek hoger waardeer nu ik het uit heb en het beter begrijp, zorgde het onbegrip tijdens het lezen wel voor wat frustratie. Ik had niet door hoe de structuur in het boek in elkaar zat, van wie de onderbrekingen waren waarmee we terug in de tijd keken en raakte soms in de war door de niet-chronologische structuur en verschillende personages. Misschien heb ik het zelf ook te fragmentarisch gelezen waardoor het voorgaande is uitvergroot?
Concluderend: mooi verhaal, emoties en gevoelens zijn treffend beschreven, maar jongeren die nog niet veel ervaring hebben met lezen zullen denk ik wel moeite kunnen hebben met de structuur.
Concluderend: mooi verhaal, emoties en gevoelens zijn treffend beschreven, maar jongeren die nog niet veel ervaring hebben met lezen zullen denk ik wel moeite kunnen hebben met de structuur.