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3.17 AVERAGE
3.17 AVERAGE
this was so much better than the movie, i’m so sorry sarah michelle gellar
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Read this (now updated) young adult novel in search of a new suspense novel to teach to my reading students.
Pro: The novel is nothing like the dreadful movie.
Con: The novel is a slow moving tale that lacks suspense, surprise, and shockingly is quite lacking in action as well. The book is mostly lackluster dialog that would put my students to sleep.
My search continues for a suspense novel that is well-written and suitable for young adults.
Pro: The novel is nothing like the dreadful movie.
Con: The novel is a slow moving tale that lacks suspense, surprise, and shockingly is quite lacking in action as well. The book is mostly lackluster dialog that would put my students to sleep.
My search continues for a suspense novel that is well-written and suitable for young adults.
Interesting to see the differences between the book and the movie. The book ends quite abruptly!
I read this with my 10 year old son. He thought it was pretty good. It was...okay. I was really put off by the physical descriptions of some of the characters. Not only do some of the antagonists have to be jealous and/or bitter, but they also have to be "dumpy" and just described as physically ugly. Other than that, it was a pretty decent read aloud with the kid. Surely not P.C., but it was written in the 70's so there is that.
I found this book to be a quick and engaging read. However, I wanted more from it. With the exception of Helen, I feel like none of the main 4 go through any kind of character arc. Their personalities are the same as they are at the beginning of the story, which is disappointing as a reader. I also felt the ending was too quick and not satisfying enough. It ends moments after the climax with no falling action.
However, one of the strongest components of this book were the more intense scenes. When action was happening, it was captivating and engrossing. I just wish we had more scenes like this throughout the book, because when they were good, they were really good. The twist at the end was nice too and I didn't see it coming!
However, one of the strongest components of this book were the more intense scenes. When action was happening, it was captivating and engrossing. I just wish we had more scenes like this throughout the book, because when they were good, they were really good. The twist at the end was nice too and I didn't see it coming!
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
i used to be into this kind of thing, when i was in fourth grade.