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A review by fystiefett
Emergency Contact by Mary H.K. Choi
5.0
I loved this book so much that I was disappointed that it ended!
I immediately noticed a writing style in the same vein as John Green from Ms. Choi, where the reader is given a more realistic perspective and view into the life of two young adults, and I feel the plot of this book will be loved by anyone who enjoyed The Fault in Our Stars. Also, any English/Literature nerd (such as myself) would enjoy Penny's mentions of numerous literary works and fig. language/literary devices.
Emergency Contact is excellent, and the characters are drastically different while also remaining quite dynamic. They're worthy of respect for the way they are written; Choi brings them to life. The imagery is perfect (I could envision Penny and Sam easily, every single time) and the plot moves at a steady pace. Not once did I feel bored; there is always progression at some point. I was so emotionally invested in Sam and his story that I was frustrated "with him" at points.
Plus, look at that cover! I fell in love with its design as soon as I saw it. Whoever designed the characters did a great job--Sam's tattoos are perfectly depicted as they are described in the book!
Overall, this book was a delight to read. I was never bored, and I was impressed with Choi's writing style. Any John Green fan or English class nerd would enjoy the story here. A well-deserved five stars from me!
I immediately noticed a writing style in the same vein as John Green from Ms. Choi, where the reader is given a more realistic perspective and view into the life of two young adults, and I feel the plot of this book will be loved by anyone who enjoyed The Fault in Our Stars. Also, any English/Literature nerd (such as myself) would enjoy Penny's mentions of numerous literary works and fig. language/literary devices.
Emergency Contact is excellent, and the characters are drastically different while also remaining quite dynamic. They're worthy of respect for the way they are written; Choi brings them to life. The imagery is perfect (I could envision Penny and Sam easily, every single time) and the plot moves at a steady pace. Not once did I feel bored; there is always progression at some point. I was so emotionally invested in Sam and his story that I was frustrated "with him" at points.
Plus, look at that cover! I fell in love with its design as soon as I saw it. Whoever designed the characters did a great job--Sam's tattoos are perfectly depicted as they are described in the book!
Overall, this book was a delight to read. I was never bored, and I was impressed with Choi's writing style. Any John Green fan or English class nerd would enjoy the story here. A well-deserved five stars from me!