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3.42 AVERAGE
3.42 AVERAGE
I kept hoping for some growth by the main character and by the end was so disappointed. This book made some good observations about class conflict but I felt that was about it. I hated the stereotyping and the plot.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
On re-read this was a strong 4.5 stars. Not sure why my opinion changed so much!!!
I am afraid I did not particularly like this book.
For some reason I found it hard to engage and care about the characters.
The setting was good in that I liked the descriptions of the school buildings.
I found the more I read about Lee and her changing attitrude to her family the more I didn't really like her. She made things hard for herself and through that became someone that I think she didn't really want to be. I really felt sorry for her parents when they came to visit her and realised that she was embarrassed by them.
I can't say I would recommend this but everyone has different reading likes and dislikes. So if you think you would like a book set in an American Boarding school then give this a go.
For some reason I found it hard to engage and care about the characters.
The setting was good in that I liked the descriptions of the school buildings.
I found the more I read about Lee and her changing attitrude to her family the more I didn't really like her. She made things hard for herself and through that became someone that I think she didn't really want to be. I really felt sorry for her parents when they came to visit her and realised that she was embarrassed by them.
I can't say I would recommend this but everyone has different reading likes and dislikes. So if you think you would like a book set in an American Boarding school then give this a go.
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Honestly it’s impressive how the author really captures being an insecure teen in this novel. I related so hard to parts of this book and it brought me back to being in those moments.
This book is longer than it needs to be and definitely a slow pace but it really hits the nail on the head of the experience and I think women in particular might relate.
I really liked the end! It wrapped things up well but not too tidy. It was perfect.
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-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:
Yes
I couldn't even finish this book. The plotline was going nowhere and I was just bored.