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darling_robot's review
4.0
As with most books that become movies, I enjoyed the book far more than the movie. I found the book more enjoyable because it delved deeper into Nick and Norah. You got more backstory, less about Caroline and the Fuck Offs, and got more depth into previous relationships. It was a fast read but I fully fell in love with Nick and looked forward to Norah's retorts and witticism. Surprising that its YA considering the language. Overall, good read.
hannahk978's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
akookieforyou's review against another edition
1.0
*1.5*
I have some pretty complicated feelings about this book. I liked certain things, and others I just despised. The characters were all over the place, sometimes I thought they were genuinely great, then they would do they stupidest, most annoying thing ever, and I just wanted to scratch their faces. So, yeah.
I'll start with the things I liked first. Sometimes (mainly towards the end) Nick and Norah were pretty cute together, and had some really great chemistry. There were even a few lines that made me smile, and even actually laugh. I also really adore books that feature music in some way, and gives me some new music to listen to. I really appreciate how this book didn't skirt around sex either, as if teens don't do these things and are completely ignorant. We're young, not stupid. That being said, they also didn't make anything too graphic or explicit. And of course, all the diversity was really great. Most of all I love a good romance story, and while I didn't love this one, it still delivered decently in that department. These are all the things that made this book a 1.5 instead of just a 1.
Now on to the things I did not like.
First, I've never been a big fan of alternating perspectives, and this one was no exception. I understand why the authors chose this, but it ended up feeling pretty messy. For example, something would happen in Nick's chapter, then in the first half of Norah's she just recaps what we literally just read, or vice versa. It's annoying, and makes a 183 page book feel like it was 500.
Second, the never ending f-bombs. I don't have any issues with teens in books or movies cursing, real teens say "fuck" all the time. But, these characters say it way too often. I counted it, and on one page, it was said twenty six times. TWENTY SIX TIMES! Saying fuck twenty six times does not make you sound "cool" or "edgy". It sounds like a child who's showing off to their friends.
Third, the characters are atrocious at times. Because of their ridiculous behavior, and moronic choices, I nearly gave up reading this book all together. I could not stand them sometimes. And the side characters were very meh. The only one worth mentioning is Tris, mainly because I think she might have a personality disorder. She changes so much from chapter to chapter, I guess the authors didn't have a clear idea of her personality or something.
There are some other, more nit-picky things, but I'm not going to get into it. I was disappointed with this lackluster story, and I'm not sure if I'll be picking up any of their other collaboration books.
P.S. Can we talk about the chapters where David Levithan forgot who his main character's best friend was making out with, then Rachel Cohn basically ripped him a new one right after? How did he even manage to do that in the first place?? I dunno, but it made me laugh hysterically XD
I have some pretty complicated feelings about this book. I liked certain things, and others I just despised. The characters were all over the place, sometimes I thought they were genuinely great, then they would do they stupidest, most annoying thing ever, and I just wanted to scratch their faces. So, yeah.
I'll start with the things I liked first. Sometimes (mainly towards the end) Nick and Norah were pretty cute together, and had some really great chemistry. There were even a few lines that made me smile, and even actually laugh. I also really adore books that feature music in some way, and gives me some new music to listen to. I really appreciate how this book didn't skirt around sex either, as if teens don't do these things and are completely ignorant. We're young, not stupid. That being said, they also didn't make anything too graphic or explicit. And of course, all the diversity was really great. Most of all I love a good romance story, and while I didn't love this one, it still delivered decently in that department. These are all the things that made this book a 1.5 instead of just a 1.
Now on to the things I did not like.
First, I've never been a big fan of alternating perspectives, and this one was no exception. I understand why the authors chose this, but it ended up feeling pretty messy. For example, something would happen in Nick's chapter, then in the first half of Norah's she just recaps what we literally just read, or vice versa. It's annoying, and makes a 183 page book feel like it was 500.
Second, the never ending f-bombs. I don't have any issues with teens in books or movies cursing, real teens say "fuck" all the time. But, these characters say it way too often. I counted it, and on one page, it was said twenty six times. TWENTY SIX TIMES! Saying fuck twenty six times does not make you sound "cool" or "edgy". It sounds like a child who's showing off to their friends.
Third, the characters are atrocious at times. Because of their ridiculous behavior, and moronic choices, I nearly gave up reading this book all together. I could not stand them sometimes. And the side characters were very meh. The only one worth mentioning is Tris, mainly because I think she might have a personality disorder. She changes so much from chapter to chapter, I guess the authors didn't have a clear idea of her personality or something.
There are some other, more nit-picky things, but I'm not going to get into it. I was disappointed with this lackluster story, and I'm not sure if I'll be picking up any of their other collaboration books.
P.S. Can we talk about the chapters where David Levithan forgot who his main character's best friend was making out with, then Rachel Cohn basically ripped him a new one right after? How did he even manage to do that in the first place?? I dunno, but it made me laugh hysterically XD
am3lla's review against another edition
4.25
I liked this book, the main characters enjoy a nice date together. Another cute romance book. The characters are cool in this one.
polywogqueen's review
2.0
Norah... girl STAND TF UPPPPPPP
what friend leaves their girl with a bunch of strange men you just met???
what friend leaves their girl with a bunch of strange men you just met???
sam_hartwig's review against another edition
4.0
I love David & Rachel together. I have read another of their books they wrote together 'Dash & Lily's book of dares' which was amazing and so was this. They know what teenagers sound like, they bring their characters to life in such a short story. Nick is a bit of a hopeless romantic, he makes mix tapes and is sexy without knowing it. While Norah is a bit wild, she's willing to hang out with a guy she barely knows.
I watched the movie a long time ago so I couldn't really decide whether the movie was like the book or not. I just hopped onto Nick & Norah's exciting ride and let everything go. Nick & Norah feel like life is there's for the taking and they feel invincible because they're at that perfect teen age.
The story moved along at a quick pace with a back and forth between Nick & Norah's point of views. One chapter will be from Nick's and the next will be from Norah's and so on. I love these sorts of novels because I love to get inside the other character's head to find out what they were thinking during a certain situation. David & Rachel due this so well!
I did notice that there was a lot of swearing, and when I mean a lot, I mean A LOT! And it was the bad 'f' word so this might not be a good one for the younger teen readers.
I thoroughly enjoyed this and can't wait to watch the movie again to see what differences there are. I recommend this for anyone who loves music and reminiscing about what it was like to be a reckless teenager.
Review also on my blog http://love-sami13.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/michael-cera-as-nick-i-dont-think-so.html
I watched the movie a long time ago so I couldn't really decide whether the movie was like the book or not. I just hopped onto Nick & Norah's exciting ride and let everything go. Nick & Norah feel like life is there's for the taking and they feel invincible because they're at that perfect teen age.
The story moved along at a quick pace with a back and forth between Nick & Norah's point of views. One chapter will be from Nick's and the next will be from Norah's and so on. I love these sorts of novels because I love to get inside the other character's head to find out what they were thinking during a certain situation. David & Rachel due this so well!
I did notice that there was a lot of swearing, and when I mean a lot, I mean A LOT! And it was the bad 'f' word so this might not be a good one for the younger teen readers.
I thoroughly enjoyed this and can't wait to watch the movie again to see what differences there are. I recommend this for anyone who loves music and reminiscing about what it was like to be a reckless teenager.
Review also on my blog http://love-sami13.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/michael-cera-as-nick-i-dont-think-so.html
phlegmie's review
5.0
SOMEONE RLY SPECIAL GAVE ME THIS BOOK FOR CHRISTMAS SO THIS MIGHT COME OFF A BIT BIASED BUT GOD WHATEVER I LOVED IT SO MUCH GO AWAY
thisislauraw's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Nick & Norah are cool. Too cool. In real life, no one is that sickeningly cool. But this isn’t real life, so I can’t hate them too much for it.
Suspending disbelief (because I can’t believe a single thing that happens in this book would actually happen), the book takes you along with Nick and Norah’s alternating accounts of a night out in New York City, where they find themselves on an unexpected date.
The writing is sharp and just the kind of thing I would’ve loved as a teenage girl, with plenty of music/band references thrown in.
I’ve seen the film a couple of times and wanted to read the book it was based on. Honestly, I prefer the film because the characters aren’t so insufferable.
Suspending disbelief (because I can’t believe a single thing that happens in this book would actually happen), the book takes you along with Nick and Norah’s alternating accounts of a night out in New York City, where they find themselves on an unexpected date.
The writing is sharp and just the kind of thing I would’ve loved as a teenage girl, with plenty of music/band references thrown in.
I’ve seen the film a couple of times and wanted to read the book it was based on. Honestly, I prefer the film because the characters aren’t so insufferable.
withlovenour's review
4.0
This was a really fun story. The plot was fast paced, the dialogue was witty and interesting, yet at the same time littered with quotes you'd scramble to highlight wish to plaster into your brain forever. All the characters were complex and with so may layers to peel, none felt like 'filler' characters. The story never went where you expected it to go but where it ended up was just right. I was not bored for a single minute of this book even though I was completely clueless to most of the references. And in par with all of that, this is a really cute love story between a boy and a girl trying to get their life together having the night of their life and finding something they've always wanted. It's beautiful.
amycam's review
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0