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alicebme's review against another edition
3.0
A quick read. Purchased at Powells on our 10 year anniversary splurge. Makes me think that present me would have a lot to say to past me, but that past me would never listen.
protoman21's review against another edition
4.0
A fun concept for a book that was pretty well executed. Having the two main characters be the same character made for an interesting look at how we change through time, especially the formative high school years. The constant changes in Ivy's life kept the story fresh and kept me reading to see how one thing would affect another. Even though the lottery idea didn't work out, I really wanted them to play again, but this time only go for a small jackpot that would be enough to pay for college and that's it.
I found Ivy to be too bossy and rather slow to catch on when something changed in her life. I can understand having trouble adjusting, but she kept questioning other people about a change that of course they didn't experience. I think she would quickly learn to keep her mouth shut until she could figure out what changed. Still those moments were not too often and overall I enjoyed the book.
I found Ivy to be too bossy and rather slow to catch on when something changed in her life. I can understand having trouble adjusting, but she kept questioning other people about a change that of course they didn't experience. I think she would quickly learn to keep her mouth shut until she could figure out what changed. Still those moments were not too often and overall I enjoyed the book.
shorty_320's review against another edition
3.0
If you could give your past self any one piece of advice what would it be? Senior Devi Banks soon finds out! After accidentally dropping her cell phone into a mall fountain, she soon realizes that she now has the ability to call up her Freshman self. She gives herself advice on how to mold her future into what she thinks is best, but soon realizes that by changing what happens is the past, you cannot predict what the future will hold.
I really liked the premise of the story, but I thought it could've been a bit better done. Some parts got to be a little confusing .
I really liked the premise of the story, but I thought it could've been a bit better done. Some parts got to be a little confusing .
stephxsu's review against another edition
3.0
GIMME A CALL is a fast and fun chick-lit read reminiscent of Meg Cabot and Lauren Myracle. For a rather outrageous premise, the story is actually well done, and, given to the right audience, will be gleefully devoured.
The greatest thing about this book is that it never loses its momentum. GIMME A CALL starts out a tad bumpily for the first couple of chapters, but before you know it, you’ll be over halfway through the book and definitely enjoying the ridiculous ride. For a book that consists mostly of mistakes, poor judgments, and shocking consequences within every chapter, it surprisingly does not get dull. The voices of the two Devis are light and relatable, never forced.
I did find it rather off-putting that freshman Devi sounded much more intelligent and likable than senior Devi, yet took everything senior Devi did at face value. Indeed, senior Devi’s borderline hyperventilating exaggerations and freakouts got irritating quickly, and if it weren’t for the book’s unique and well-written plot, I would’ve liked the book a lot less.
GIMME A CALL will probably not leave a lasting impression on you, or win any awards, or move any mountains, but it’s definitely a great light choice for the days when you just need to switch your brain to off mode. You will be intrigued by the development of the speculative aspect, and find it well-grounded in the familiar contemporary success-obsessed high school world.
The greatest thing about this book is that it never loses its momentum. GIMME A CALL starts out a tad bumpily for the first couple of chapters, but before you know it, you’ll be over halfway through the book and definitely enjoying the ridiculous ride. For a book that consists mostly of mistakes, poor judgments, and shocking consequences within every chapter, it surprisingly does not get dull. The voices of the two Devis are light and relatable, never forced.
I did find it rather off-putting that freshman Devi sounded much more intelligent and likable than senior Devi, yet took everything senior Devi did at face value. Indeed, senior Devi’s borderline hyperventilating exaggerations and freakouts got irritating quickly, and if it weren’t for the book’s unique and well-written plot, I would’ve liked the book a lot less.
GIMME A CALL will probably not leave a lasting impression on you, or win any awards, or move any mountains, but it’s definitely a great light choice for the days when you just need to switch your brain to off mode. You will be intrigued by the development of the speculative aspect, and find it well-grounded in the familiar contemporary success-obsessed high school world.
thebrainlair's review against another edition
4.0
Fast fun read with lessons on focusing on where you r and how even the little things you say and do affect not only your lif but those of the people around you. Would make a great summer book club selection for students.
christiana's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this one! It's a little bit time travely, done in a completely chick-lit for teens way. Or maybe more like The Lakehouse, but instead of a magic mailbox, it's a magic cell phone. Also! This book is ridiculously clean.
mary00's review against another edition
2.0
2 1/2. While reading this book, I alternated between really enjoying it and wanting to throw it across the room. Parts of the plot frustrated me to no end, while other parts had me laughing. This book was very hot and cold for me, with the overall effect being lukewarm.
marsha1268's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-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
2.75
kraley's review against another edition
3.0
This was a cute, quick-moving story about a senior in HS who is somehow able to call her Freshman self. Each change in the freshman's behavior brings a different round of changes to the Senior. Lots of funny situations, but ends with a good life lesson.