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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
I was torn on just how many stars I wanted to rate this book. I ended awarding it five stars, despite the fact that it is not a typical book I would enjoy. There were obviously a lot of religious concepts and quotes in there, but it felt like these could appeal to the mass public. As someone who doesn’t identify with one religion or no religion, I often feel left out of conversations that discuss this topic. I really enjoyed certain aspects and thoughts the author shared throughout the story, without pressuring a specific way of thinking. It was interesting to reflect upon after finishing the book- what do I believe in- in general? So I would summarize saying it was thought-provoking without being theoretical, it would likely appeal to many diverse readers, and it was a very easy, quick read.
"Heretics anonymous" totalnie mnie kupiło. Okazało się, że niespodziewanie pokochałam tą historię! Katie Henry ma poczucie humoru, które po prostu do mnie trafia i swoją książką sprawiła, że uśmiechałam się, a momentami nawet śmiałam przy czytaniu. Pomimo panującego humoru potrafi również poruszać ważne tematy: wiarę, przyjaźń, naukę, przynależność, odmienność, relacje z rodziną, miłość, walkę o swoje prawa. Zdecydowanie jedna z lepszych książek tego roku!
5/5 stars!
I definitely enjoyed this novel and I'm sad that I didn't pick it up sooner! I also regret not tabbing the book when I read it. But, that's what rereads are for.
TW: homophobia, slut shamming, jokes about religion, some inappropriate talks about someone else's body
I thought that Michael's voice was loud and clear, I understood all of his pain and struggles with having to be moved from place to place and not having enough time to breathe let along make friends, and not being listened to by his parents. He didn't feel like he was older than he actually was or that he was a young man being written by an adult trying to be relatable. He felt like a 17 year old and with that came his relatability.
I doubted everyone when they talked about how funny the book was and WOW I was not disappointed. There were so many moments where I was laughing out loud or snorting. It was hilarious and I think it definitely cushioned the blow with some of the real topics that was a thread running through this book -- mainly that of tolerance for those with different opinions and religions and calling out on the hypocrisy within the Catholic church, but doing so in a respectful manner where it's not too heavy handed or preachy.
I loved the friendship that was formed between Michael, Lucy, Eden, Max, and Avi. From the beginning, the groundwork was laid down where they all respected everyone and called them out when boundaries were pushed or not respected. It was refreshing to see such a healthy friendship from beginning to end.
My only comment is that sometimes Michael's comments on Lucy were a little heavy handed and made me uncomfortable. And while I understand that it's because of puberty and to add to the humor, it didn't read that humorously to me and I think I would have enjoyed it if it didn't come up so often.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend, even if you are religious. I think there's something to take away from it and as a loose Catholic myself, it was cathartic to read.
I definitely enjoyed this novel and I'm sad that I didn't pick it up sooner! I also regret not tabbing the book when I read it. But, that's what rereads are for.
TW: homophobia, slut shamming, jokes about religion, some inappropriate talks about someone else's body
I thought that Michael's voice was loud and clear, I understood all of his pain and struggles with having to be moved from place to place and not having enough time to breathe let along make friends, and not being listened to by his parents. He didn't feel like he was older than he actually was or that he was a young man being written by an adult trying to be relatable. He felt like a 17 year old and with that came his relatability.
I doubted everyone when they talked about how funny the book was and WOW I was not disappointed. There were so many moments where I was laughing out loud or snorting. It was hilarious and I think it definitely cushioned the blow with some of the real topics that was a thread running through this book -- mainly that of tolerance for those with different opinions and religions and calling out on the hypocrisy within the Catholic church, but doing so in a respectful manner where it's not too heavy handed or preachy.
I loved the friendship that was formed between Michael, Lucy, Eden, Max, and Avi. From the beginning, the groundwork was laid down where they all respected everyone and called them out when boundaries were pushed or not respected. It was refreshing to see such a healthy friendship from beginning to end.
My only comment is that sometimes Michael's comments on Lucy were a little heavy handed and made me uncomfortable. And while I understand that it's because of puberty and to add to the humor, it didn't read that humorously to me and I think I would have enjoyed it if it didn't come up so often.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend, even if you are religious. I think there's something to take away from it and as a loose Catholic myself, it was cathartic to read.
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Enjoyed the sharp writing in this book. My favorite character was Max. I want to know Max irl.
Such a cute and quirky book addressing questions about God and faith with undertones of free will and egalitarianism. Such a good read. 😍
P.S. Please make this into a movie! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!
P.S. Please make this into a movie! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
this review is dedicated to the priest who almost ran me and my friend over in his red mazda right before mass. it was a religion affirming experience
i would like to preface this by saying i am not religious at all, but like michael, i go to a catholic school and it was a massive adjustment.
i would like to preface this by saying i am not religious at all, but like michael, i go to a catholic school and it was a massive adjustment.
This was fine, I don't know why anyone has called it funny though, it was so much teenage angst and I didn't even chuckle once.
Heretics Anonymous is a boy named Michael who is an atheist and starting at a strict Catholic school. The first thing Michael wants is a friend so when he sees a girl challenge their teacher in class, he thinks he found the perfect friend, and another nonbeliever. Only Lucy is as far from a nonbeliever as it goes- she wants to be a priest. Lucy ends up inviting Michael to a club with a bunch of other St. Clare’s outcasts, a club they call Heretics Anonymous. After an incident, Michael convinces them to become rebels instead of a secret society until he takes it too far and puts them at risk of getting in trouble.
While I didn't hate this book, I'm a bit disappointed because I feel like it had so much potential but it never got there. This is just my personal taste but I don't really like male MCs and the annoying ass guy in this is book really just reminded me of that. Michael is the kind of guy who is the type to go online and rage about any kind of religion, telling people they are stupid and wrong for believing in anything when he doesn't and just all around the toxic atheist culture no one likes. I would consider myself an atheist as well but I'm also a big fan of leaving people alone and not starting arguments because seriously bro? You aren't going to change someone's mind and you just look like an asshole.
Add on to that, I really don't need to hear some annoying dude explain feminism and act outraged by the unfairness at their school, JUST because it was his girlfriend that was getting targeted for a dress code violation. Also ugh. Michael literally annoyed me so much because he spends the first half talking about how hot Lucy is and then when they are together, he spends the rest of the time talking about how horny he is and how she "won't give that part to him" and how he highkey wants to pressure her into sex but oh, he's such a nice guy so he won't!!
Michael is such a disrespectful shit to literally everyone, especially his father and the rest of his family. I know we're supposed to be upset for him with his daddy issues and when his father takes away his electronics but yeah no that whiny ass kid deserved it.
This book has a whole group of friends but unfortunately they were just a couple of quirky things (looking at you kid who wouldn't shut up about wanting to wear a cape) and not much else. Don't ask me what their names are because there was like 4 of them and they were all forgettable.
But this book did go super fast and I was entertained enough by all the angst (while also rolling my eyes and being annoyed because it was so whiny). I think if this book had had a female MC I would have liked it so much but with this boy at the wheel? Bye.
Heretics Anonymous is a boy named Michael who is an atheist and starting at a strict Catholic school. The first thing Michael wants is a friend so when he sees a girl challenge their teacher in class, he thinks he found the perfect friend, and another nonbeliever. Only Lucy is as far from a nonbeliever as it goes- she wants to be a priest. Lucy ends up inviting Michael to a club with a bunch of other St. Clare’s outcasts, a club they call Heretics Anonymous. After an incident, Michael convinces them to become rebels instead of a secret society until he takes it too far and puts them at risk of getting in trouble.
While I didn't hate this book, I'm a bit disappointed because I feel like it had so much potential but it never got there. This is just my personal taste but I don't really like male MCs and the annoying ass guy in this is book really just reminded me of that. Michael is the kind of guy who is the type to go online and rage about any kind of religion, telling people they are stupid and wrong for believing in anything when he doesn't and just all around the toxic atheist culture no one likes. I would consider myself an atheist as well but I'm also a big fan of leaving people alone and not starting arguments because seriously bro? You aren't going to change someone's mind and you just look like an asshole.
Add on to that, I really don't need to hear some annoying dude explain feminism and act outraged by the unfairness at their school, JUST because it was his girlfriend that was getting targeted for a dress code violation. Also ugh. Michael literally annoyed me so much because he spends the first half talking about how hot Lucy is and then when they are together, he spends the rest of the time talking about how horny he is and how she "won't give that part to him" and how he highkey wants to pressure her into sex but oh, he's such a nice guy so he won't!!
Michael is such a disrespectful shit to literally everyone, especially his father and the rest of his family. I know we're supposed to be upset for him with his daddy issues and when his father takes away his electronics but yeah no that whiny ass kid deserved it.
This book has a whole group of friends but unfortunately they were just a couple of quirky things (looking at you kid who wouldn't shut up about wanting to wear a cape) and not much else. Don't ask me what their names are because there was like 4 of them and they were all forgettable.
But this book did go super fast and I was entertained enough by all the angst (while also rolling my eyes and being annoyed because it was so whiny). I think if this book had had a female MC I would have liked it so much but with this boy at the wheel? Bye.
