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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
I liked it. But not as much as I had hoped. I've read one other Sarah Dessen book, Someone Like You, and I loved that one. This one, not so much. I can't explain why because I really only have good things to say about it.
The story all together was very realistic, very easy to relate to. There were many parts were I could think, "I've been there," and I was able to enjoy the book so much more. There is also a wide range of topics written about and blended well together that I can't help but love Dessen's writing style. There was a lot of tough stuff, a lot of different issues that many teens go through and I liked that.
The characters are likable. I think Annabel was a great character and very similar to girls of that age. Owen is a bit less realistic to me, just a bit, but still great. I actually really liked him :) The rest of the characters, the family and friends, were also really great, each with their own unique personality.
I would definitely recommend this book to YA fans, as well as Dessen fans, if you haven't read it. Although it is not one of my favorites, it is a good read.
The story all together was very realistic, very easy to relate to. There were many parts were I could think, "I've been there," and I was able to enjoy the book so much more. There is also a wide range of topics written about and blended well together that I can't help but love Dessen's writing style. There was a lot of tough stuff, a lot of different issues that many teens go through and I liked that.
The characters are likable. I think Annabel was a great character and very similar to girls of that age. Owen is a bit less realistic to me, just a bit, but still great. I actually really liked him :) The rest of the characters, the family and friends, were also really great, each with their own unique personality.
I would definitely recommend this book to YA fans, as well as Dessen fans, if you haven't read it. Although it is not one of my favorites, it is a good read.
Good but the ending was a bit dramatic and unnecessary.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
i was relieved when the book was finally over
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
My favorite book by one of my favorite authors. I always like to revisit this every couple of years at least. So beautifully written.
dos palabras:
QUE.LIBRO.
fue tan raro que, Dios, me sorprendi a mi misma cuando empece a amarlo. todo el asunto de la musica me hizo caer y caer, y cuando aparecieron los personajes de This Lullaby, juro que grite como si fuera real.
solo eso, y que lo ame.
QUE.LIBRO.
fue tan raro que, Dios, me sorprendi a mi misma cuando empece a amarlo. todo el asunto de la musica me hizo caer y caer, y cuando aparecieron los personajes de This Lullaby, juro que grite como si fuera real.
solo eso, y que lo ame.
adventurous
challenging
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
*casual review
Updated 8/10/10: I originally posted a longer, sort of stream of consciousness, thoughts on the book kind of review. But the book has really been in my head the last few days and I'm finding that the more distance I get from it, the more I like it. I feel like I'm still processing Annabel's journey and, in my own way, still learning from it. Therefore, I've erased most of my previous review. Below are just the parts that feel most true. I really liked this book.
This book is very, very much about Annabel, but I found that I liked reading about Owen and his relationship with Annabel the most. He's such a unique character and I really loved the way the two of them balanced each other out.
I also liked Annabel's overall story and her struggle to figure out who she is in light of the slow destruction of the things that have previously defined her life: friendships, modeling, and a self image that she never really felt at home with.
I'd recommend this book and will definitely check out other books by Sarah Dessen.
Updated 8/10/10: I originally posted a longer, sort of stream of consciousness, thoughts on the book kind of review. But the book has really been in my head the last few days and I'm finding that the more distance I get from it, the more I like it. I feel like I'm still processing Annabel's journey and, in my own way, still learning from it. Therefore, I've erased most of my previous review. Below are just the parts that feel most true. I really liked this book.
This book is very, very much about Annabel, but I found that I liked reading about Owen and his relationship with Annabel the most. He's such a unique character and I really loved the way the two of them balanced each other out.
I also liked Annabel's overall story and her struggle to figure out who she is in light of the slow destruction of the things that have previously defined her life: friendships, modeling, and a self image that she never really felt at home with.
I'd recommend this book and will definitely check out other books by Sarah Dessen.
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes