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A review by _mercury_
All Girls by Emily Layden
2.0
I don't want to diss feminist literature, but this book was a really low point for me this week. It's one of those books that have really interesting descriptions, but the actual story is boring and annoying.
The plot was messed up. This is what was written in the description:
"A keenly perceptive coming-of-age novel, All Girls captures one year at a prestigious New England prep school, as nine young women navigate their ambitions, friendships, and fears against the backdrop of a scandal the administration wants silenced.
But as the months unfold, and the school's efforts to control the ensuing crisis fall short, these extraordinary girls are forced to discover their voices, and their power. A tender and unflinching portrait of modern adolescence told through the shifting perspectives of an unforgettable cast of female students, All Girls explores what it means to grow up in a place that promises you the world––when the world still isn't yours for the taking."
And this is what I read:
"A dully perceptive coming of age novel, All Girls captures one year at a not so prestigious New England prep school, as nine young women navigate their romantic adventures, empty friendships, and plenty of other boring additions against the backdrop of a scandal the administration wants silenced.
Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut, as the months unfold, and as the school's efforts to control the ensuing crisis are barely seen at all besides some crappy, tacky emails and useless restrictions, these bright but shallow girls are forced to discover their voices, and their power that's hardly seen at all. A boring and dry portrait of modern adolescence told through the multiple perspectives of an annoying cast of female students, All Girls explores what it means to live in a boarding school that promises you the world--but really tries to make sure the world isn't yours for the taking"
This was not interesting. This was not feminist. This was a terrible attempt at feminist literature. How can you say that this book is about young girls finding their voices when one of them practically gets r**ed by a boy she likes but never reports it? And the mysterious teacher who's the reason behind the scandal that's the backdrop of this book? All that I'm mostly sure about is that he resigned, but we never learned ANYTHING about his identity. The whole thing was just a mess. I could have gone the rest of my life without reading this.
The plot was messed up. This is what was written in the description:
"A keenly perceptive coming-of-age novel, All Girls captures one year at a prestigious New England prep school, as nine young women navigate their ambitions, friendships, and fears against the backdrop of a scandal the administration wants silenced.
But as the months unfold, and the school's efforts to control the ensuing crisis fall short, these extraordinary girls are forced to discover their voices, and their power. A tender and unflinching portrait of modern adolescence told through the shifting perspectives of an unforgettable cast of female students, All Girls explores what it means to grow up in a place that promises you the world––when the world still isn't yours for the taking."
And this is what I read:
"A dully perceptive coming of age novel, All Girls captures one year at a not so prestigious New England prep school, as nine young women navigate their romantic adventures, empty friendships, and plenty of other boring additions against the backdrop of a scandal the administration wants silenced.
Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut, as the months unfold, and as the school's efforts to control the ensuing crisis are barely seen at all besides some crappy, tacky emails and useless restrictions, these bright but shallow girls are forced to discover their voices, and their power that's hardly seen at all. A boring and dry portrait of modern adolescence told through the multiple perspectives of an annoying cast of female students, All Girls explores what it means to live in a boarding school that promises you the world--but really tries to make sure the world isn't yours for the taking"
This was not interesting. This was not feminist. This was a terrible attempt at feminist literature. How can you say that this book is about young girls finding their voices when one of them practically gets r**ed by a boy she likes but never reports it? And the mysterious teacher who's the reason behind the scandal that's the backdrop of this book? All that I'm mostly sure about is that he resigned, but we never learned ANYTHING about his identity. The whole thing was just a mess. I could have gone the rest of my life without reading this.