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3.37 AVERAGE
3.37 AVERAGE
Ages 14+ (sex, drinking, drug use)
Spectacular class clown, ladies man, fuck-up Sutter Keely is at the end of his senior year of high school. He gets through his days in a state of bliss by downing giant whiskey and 7ups. And here's the good part - he sees none of his flaws. His drinking isn't a problem, his future isn't a problem. He's smart, canny, and in complete and utter denial about his flaws. That's what makes him an impeccable narrator. He meets quiet, geeky Aimee and decides that he is what she needs to improve her life. But can a guy who can't offer her anything but the spectacular now really be good for her? Fantastic and rare story from the view of a totally flawed character.
Spectacular class clown, ladies man, fuck-up Sutter Keely is at the end of his senior year of high school. He gets through his days in a state of bliss by downing giant whiskey and 7ups. And here's the good part - he sees none of his flaws. His drinking isn't a problem, his future isn't a problem. He's smart, canny, and in complete and utter denial about his flaws. That's what makes him an impeccable narrator. He meets quiet, geeky Aimee and decides that he is what she needs to improve her life. But can a guy who can't offer her anything but the spectacular now really be good for her? Fantastic and rare story from the view of a totally flawed character.
I was okay with all the alcoholic teenager thing until the last 20 pages. The ending killed it for me.
I have no idea how to review this book. I considered not doing it because I don't know what to say, but I'm going to give it a try.
This is one of the most honest and realistic books that I've read in a long time. I know that a lot of people hate the ending, but I thought that the book ended in the most realistic way that it could. I would have been disappointed if it had ended in a morality-tale kind of way. Alcoholics don't just stop being alcoholics.
The dialogue is amazing. Sutter is very funny, and he always knows what to say. I like that he's an unreliable narrator who is incapable of seeing himself clearly. I like the glimpses of him that we get through how the other characters react to him. I like that he truly cares about people and wants to protect them or make their lives better. He can save everybody but himself.
Even though I can see the good in Sutter, and his jokes are hilarious, I dislike him. He's an arrogant, self-centered, attention whore. I probably would have been one of the people yelling, "Sit down!" when he started singing at prom. I think it's irritating when someone needs to be the center of attention all the time. I spent the whole book going back and forth between hating him and feeling sorry for him. I think I mostly hated him for his attempt to "fix" Aimee. He decided that something was wrong with her and that he would be the one to fix it. Even if he did end up making her life better, his behavior seems very presumptuous. He probably could have gotten the same results if he'd just been a good, honest friend to her and treated her nicely.
Usually, I try to be more objective about the books I read, but I guess this one hit too close to home for me. I know people like Sutter. Reading it made me uncomfortable. I liked the book a lot, but it was also like watching a slow-motion train wreck. My brain is still processing it. I think my brain will be processing it for a long time.
This is one of the most honest and realistic books that I've read in a long time. I know that a lot of people hate the ending, but I thought that the book ended in the most realistic way that it could. I would have been disappointed if it had ended in a morality-tale kind of way. Alcoholics don't just stop being alcoholics.
The dialogue is amazing. Sutter is very funny, and he always knows what to say. I like that he's an unreliable narrator who is incapable of seeing himself clearly. I like the glimpses of him that we get through how the other characters react to him. I like that he truly cares about people and wants to protect them or make their lives better. He can save everybody but himself.
Even though I can see the good in Sutter, and his jokes are hilarious, I dislike him. He's an arrogant, self-centered, attention whore. I probably would have been one of the people yelling, "Sit down!" when he started singing at prom. I think it's irritating when someone needs to be the center of attention all the time. I spent the whole book going back and forth between hating him and feeling sorry for him. I think I mostly hated him for his attempt to "fix" Aimee. He decided that something was wrong with her and that he would be the one to fix it. Even if he did end up making her life better, his behavior seems very presumptuous. He probably could have gotten the same results if he'd just been a good, honest friend to her and treated her nicely.
Usually, I try to be more objective about the books I read, but I guess this one hit too close to home for me. I know people like Sutter. Reading it made me uncomfortable. I liked the book a lot, but it was also like watching a slow-motion train wreck. My brain is still processing it. I think my brain will be processing it for a long time.
I really enjoyed this book. I found Sutter to be a likeable character. I felt sorry for him for the majority of the novel and had hoped he'd choose another path at the end. While the ending of the book is a little heartbreaking, I think it was fitting.
This is unlike any other YA book I've ever read. Dealing with broken homes, alcoholism and teen romance, this isn't an "after school special" kind of book. There is no happy ending, no loose ends get tied up, and Sutter, the main character, is as flawed as they come (but also super likable). A different kind of read and very enjoyable.
4.5 maybe.
This books tells us the story of Sutter. He is a drunk teenager who knows how to have fun and amuse people. When he meets Aimee, he decides to save her from a life where everyone treats her badly and they begin a love story.
I think the development of their relationship is adorable. It's not one of those love stories where the two main characters fall in love desperately. It's a slow development and that's cute.
I like Sutter because he is always trying to make everyone feel good and that's important. Sometimes I feel that a lot of male book characters only care about they significant other, love of life or whatever.
I really hope that Aimee finds a bright future in her new home because that's what she deserves. Sutter was very noble when he gave up on moving with her; she needs to find a path for herself.
This books tells us the story of Sutter. He is a drunk teenager who knows how to have fun and amuse people. When he meets Aimee, he decides to save her from a life where everyone treats her badly and they begin a love story.
I think the development of their relationship is adorable. It's not one of those love stories where the two main characters fall in love desperately. It's a slow development and that's cute.
I like Sutter because he is always trying to make everyone feel good and that's important. Sometimes I feel that a lot of male book characters only care about they significant other, love of life or whatever.
I really hope that Aimee finds a bright future in her new home because that's what she deserves. Sutter was very noble when he gave up on moving with her; she needs to find a path for herself.
Well this wasn't what I was expecting. Definitely a heck of a lot more depressing than I was hoping for. Meh. :/
