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A review by nathanjhunt
Class: The Stone House by Patrick Ness, A.K. Benedict
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
2.25
This was my 11th book finished in 2024.
I watched the show a few years ago, and wasn't too impressed with it. But by this point, I really can't remember what happened, nor do I remember who everyone is and their specific characterisations. It frustrated me so much that the book does nothing to tell the viewer these things. Do they expect me to rewatch the whole series before reading? I'm not going to do that. Just SOMETHING to remind the reader who they are and what their relationships are, and what they did in the series. I would have followed the story so much more easily.
It took so much strength to keep my nose in the book and read on. It was all just so... Dull! This is my first YA book, and I think I've definitely decided it's not the genre for me.
Four fifths of the book were absolutely full of painful similies. Seriously, every other sentence contains a similie. That, and unconvincing, boring and cringy conversations make up the majority of it.
The last fifth of the book was the best part. Interesting and emotional. I just wish I didn't have to read 200 pages before getting to an exciting part.
I watched the show a few years ago, and wasn't too impressed with it. But by this point, I really can't remember what happened, nor do I remember who everyone is and their specific characterisations. It frustrated me so much that the book does nothing to tell the viewer these things. Do they expect me to rewatch the whole series before reading? I'm not going to do that. Just SOMETHING to remind the reader who they are and what their relationships are, and what they did in the series. I would have followed the story so much more easily.
It took so much strength to keep my nose in the book and read on. It was all just so... Dull! This is my first YA book, and I think I've definitely decided it's not the genre for me.
Four fifths of the book were absolutely full of painful similies. Seriously, every other sentence contains a similie. That, and unconvincing, boring and cringy conversations make up the majority of it.
The last fifth of the book was the best part. Interesting and emotional. I just wish I didn't have to read 200 pages before getting to an exciting part.