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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-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
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I cheated and skimmed some of the back half; I see why we needed to see Alex in happy happy mode for the ending to pack a punch, but I think this is uneven and I was getting a little bored. It felt very purpose driven for much of the book, which isn't bad, but since I was cramming for Printz potentials, I felt like I had enough to rule this out in my own head and since I didn't really like the experience of reading this one, skimming it was.
That said, I think this is powerful and has a lot to say, some of which I agree with and some of which I don't. I'm maybe more with Peekay's parents vis a vis violence.
And the ending definitely packs a punch, and the denouement is a nice note of grace and hope, but I am also not sure I believe it.
That said, I think this is powerful and has a lot to say, some of which I agree with and some of which I don't. I'm maybe more with Peekay's parents vis a vis violence.
And the ending definitely packs a punch, and the denouement is a nice note of grace and hope, but I am also not sure I believe it.
4.5/5
Not entirely my usual genre and it did not disappoint. Easy read in terms of length, vocab, etc. but definitely not the easiest to get through. All your speakers have dimension to their character and it’s hard to dislike any of them, but that’s not to say you won’t have mixed feelings about a lot of it. I love a book that sticks with you and gets you to think.
I do have to say, big feelings about the ending. There are so many other ways it could’ve (and I wish it would’ve) gone, but I do think it was a good choice for this specific novel.
Not entirely my usual genre and it did not disappoint. Easy read in terms of length, vocab, etc. but definitely not the easiest to get through. All your speakers have dimension to their character and it’s hard to dislike any of them, but that’s not to say you won’t have mixed feelings about a lot of it. I love a book that sticks with you and gets you to think.
I do have to say, big feelings about the ending. There are so many other ways it could’ve (and I wish it would’ve) gone, but I do think it was a good choice for this specific novel.
Powerful novel. Painful to the very last page. Not an easy read, but an important on for us and our girls to read.
This book is about slut shaming and rape culture and how it affects people. The book is told in 3 different POVS there’s Alex the girl who’s sister is dead, Jack the school Player and PeeKay the Preachers kid.
This book is so much better if you go into it without knowing anything. Just know that it does deal with rape.
This book made my cry, and scream in frustration. It did ruffle my feathers a bit in some situations through the book. It’s really good in my opinion. Just go into knowing that it’s a very controversial book and some people find it upsetting.
This book is so much better if you go into it without knowing anything. Just know that it does deal with rape.
This book made my cry, and scream in frustration. It did ruffle my feathers a bit in some situations through the book. It’s really good in my opinion. Just go into knowing that it’s a very controversial book and some people find it upsetting.
dark
emotional
mysterious
Best opening sentence in ages. !!!
Seriously, I had a really bogus idea of what this book was about. I knew it touched topics like rape culture and so, but I had NO idea that this book had such an interesting main character.
Mindy McGinnis: The writing, the POVS, the settings... were just a perfect match to the story. I take my hat off for you, delivering a strong and important message in such a youthful, easy but raw language; simply perfect read for teenagers or adults alike.
Also, can we talk about that ending ???
4.0 /5. If it weren't for the pacing and my first confusion with the POVs while listening to the audiobook, this would have definitely been a 5/5 rating.
Disclaimer:
I not from the United States. Therefore, I didn't grew up around or witness much of the situations plastered in this book, (personally in my teenage years or in my young adult life) but I could recognize (thanks to this book) how the rape culture "is" in my immediate society. Ergo, I believe the book did its job to perfection in the end.
Seriously, I had a really bogus idea of what this book was about. I knew it touched topics like rape culture and so, but I had NO idea that this book had such an interesting main character.
Mindy McGinnis: The writing, the POVS, the settings... were just a perfect match to the story. I take my hat off for you, delivering a strong and important message in such a youthful, easy but raw language; simply perfect read for teenagers or adults alike.
Also, can we talk about that ending ???
4.0 /5. If it weren't for the pacing and my first confusion with the POVs while listening to the audiobook, this would have definitely been a 5/5 rating.
Disclaimer:
I not from the United States. Therefore, I didn't grew up around or witness much of the situations plastered in this book, (personally in my teenage years or in my young adult life) but I could recognize (thanks to this book) how the rape culture "is" in my immediate society. Ergo, I believe the book did its job to perfection in the end.