Scan barcode
A review by deevarr
The Words by Ashley Jade, A. Jade
3.0
Mixed Review
I initially thought that this book would turn out to be one of those rare memorable stories, but unfortunately it missed the mark. It had all the right ingredients but didn’t deliver. Some of the things that occurred made me not take the book very seriously.
For instance the part where Lennon and Phoenix’s groupie hooked up while he watches. It made sense to me how she thought that that would punish him.
Lennon stringing George along to hurt Phoenix. Which ultimately hurts George.
George pursing her despite it being clear as day that she is not that into him and that it will cause a conflict with him and Phoenix.
The reasoning behind her taking the job didn’t make sense to me considering how hurt and angry she is with him. Nor does it make sense why the band manager would ever consider hiring Phoenix’s ex; stipulate that they can’t have sex.
Phoenix’s reluctance to even acknowledge that he hurt Lennon, especially since he clearly cared about her. It made no sense how mean he was to her and how badly he treated her. Much less apologize to her.
Is writing self deprecating words on one’s body a thing? I have never heard of anyone doing that. What is the purpose? Is it to reinforce negative thoughts of oneself?
Lennon and Phoenix’s antics were so juvenile and sometimes silly. I found it hard to like either character, much less root for them.
I think that one of the toughest challenge for authors is writing character (s) that the reader feel strongly about (good or bad or love or hate), inspiring the reader to root for the character (s) and/or invest in them emotionally. Also to write an interesting and compelling story.
I find that the books I continue to think about after it ends are typically my favorite.
Unfortunately this book was one that I was looking forward for it to come to an end.
I initially thought that this book would turn out to be one of those rare memorable stories, but unfortunately it missed the mark. It had all the right ingredients but didn’t deliver. Some of the things that occurred made me not take the book very seriously.
For instance the part where Lennon and Phoenix’s groupie hooked up while he watches. It made sense to me how she thought that that would punish him.
Lennon stringing George along to hurt Phoenix. Which ultimately hurts George.
George pursing her despite it being clear as day that she is not that into him and that it will cause a conflict with him and Phoenix.
The reasoning behind her taking the job didn’t make sense to me considering how hurt and angry she is with him. Nor does it make sense why the band manager would ever consider hiring Phoenix’s ex; stipulate that they can’t have sex.
Phoenix’s reluctance to even acknowledge that he hurt Lennon, especially since he clearly cared about her. It made no sense how mean he was to her and how badly he treated her. Much less apologize to her.
Is writing self deprecating words on one’s body a thing? I have never heard of anyone doing that. What is the purpose? Is it to reinforce negative thoughts of oneself?
Lennon and Phoenix’s antics were so juvenile and sometimes silly. I found it hard to like either character, much less root for them.
I think that one of the toughest challenge for authors is writing character (s) that the reader feel strongly about (good or bad or love or hate), inspiring the reader to root for the character (s) and/or invest in them emotionally. Also to write an interesting and compelling story.
I find that the books I continue to think about after it ends are typically my favorite.
Unfortunately this book was one that I was looking forward for it to come to an end.