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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
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
I was actually wary of reading this one, because the friend who introduced me to Sarah Dessen was not that enthusiastic about her works. And yet, Sarah Dessen is apparently a big name in the YA genre. I've already read a John Green book (so-so), and now I thought I should finally read a Sarah Dessen. Besides, I was looking for a book which incorporates music (I still am), and Just Listen was up there in top recs. *
It started out okay. I think Annabel is relatable. It was pretty difficult, though, since I had to sludge through a lot of detailed narrations of the most mundane and insignificant things. That part I didn't like. I could have been saved a lot of pages to read.
I liked Owen and I'm happy he helped Annabel overcome her avoidant personality.
As usual, the ending got me. Usually, my impression of the book is based on how things were resolved. Too bad the resolution was after 85% of the book. I had to sludge through 85% conflict (like I said were just mundane narratives), and the resolution in the last 15% of the book?
It was a really good ending, though. One that satisfied me enough to make me really like the book. I think it really would be a good and worthy read for young adults. I liked the issues presented in the book, the sexual assault, the anorexia, etc. I didn't quite expect they'd handle the theme of music like that. It was okay. But another theme is change, and I loved that.
It started out okay. I think Annabel is relatable. It was pretty difficult, though, since I had to sludge through a lot of detailed narrations of the most mundane and insignificant things. That part I didn't like. I could have been saved a lot of pages to read.
I liked Owen and I'm happy he helped Annabel overcome her avoidant personality.
As usual, the ending got me. Usually, my impression of the book is based on how things were resolved. Too bad the resolution was after 85% of the book. I had to sludge through 85% conflict (like I said were just mundane narratives), and the resolution in the last 15% of the book?
It was a really good ending, though. One that satisfied me enough to make me really like the book. I think it really would be a good and worthy read for young adults. I liked the issues presented in the book, the sexual assault, the anorexia, etc. I didn't quite expect they'd handle the theme of music like that. It was okay. But another theme is change, and I loved that.
* p.s. if you happen to know a really good book which incorporates music (classical preferably) in an astonishing way, then please do let me know. I'm always up for a rec.
emotional
inspiring
tense
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
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
One of my favorite books of all time!!! I just love everything about this!!! The characters are great, and I think the author did a great job of handling difficult topics while still allowing a romance to form and the issues to actually be addressed. Would recommend!!!!!
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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 read this in middle school and i wanted to see if it still held up lel. it was pretty good but most of it had a very serious tone so it was a bit heavy at times. owen is so real bc i too cannot function without listening to music 25/8. also this book inspired me to start up my cd collection again mwehehehe