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Sadie
by Courtney Summers
3 of 5 stars
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When I first heard about Sadie, I thought that I would absolutely loved it. I mean, the way the book was structured --- in Sadie's perspective on one hand and a podcast on another, it was a unique way to present a story. I tried picking this up a couple of times but I always put it off because it intimidates me. But when I actually did, I can't help the disappointment I've felt.
This book didn't hit me hard the way I wanted it to. I know this was full of unlikable characters because of the circumstances of the story but even the main character Sadie, who I thought I supposed to sympathize with, frustrated me the most. I didn't like a single thing about her, her personality and the way she handled things. I know that I should understand her. Her perspective should be the way to see exactly where she stands, how she see and feel things. But I can't connect with her and any of the characters. I found myself mostly frustrated. I didn't exactly know how I felt about the story itself for the most part. Though I admit the last quarter made it hard for me to put the book down because of the building anticipation. I waited to see how the book would end. But the way it ended? I hated when authors did that!
I know it was more realistic to be unable to find Sadie. I mean, in real life, there are a lot of missing person stayed missing. But when authors did that, it can be infuriating. Aside from knowing that Jack was badly injured when he reappeared that day and we know who inflicted it, there were a lot of vague conclusions about what really happened to Sadie. And I hated when authors ended a book that way. It was as if they didn't know how to end it and just let the readers settled it the way we want. I really don't like incoherent conclusions because it bothered me.
But despite all of that, I have to admit that the audiobook of this is the most amazing audiobook I've ever listened to, maybe even the most incredible out there. Having a full cast narration, complete with the required background sound, was the reason I had to stay with this book until the end. The knock, the footsteps, the car door slammed, every single sound necessary was there! I hoped it was how all the audiobook was made.
Overall, it was an okay book for me. If it wasn't for the audiobook, I think I'll rate this book lower. Just sad I didn't love this as much as I wanted to.
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When I first heard about Sadie, I thought that I would absolutely loved it. I mean, the way the book was structured --- in Sadie's perspective on one hand and a podcast on another, it was a unique way to present a story. I tried picking this up a couple of times but I always put it off because it intimidates me. But when I actually did, I can't help the disappointment I've felt.
This book didn't hit me hard the way I wanted it to. I know this was full of unlikable characters because of the circumstances of the story but even the main character Sadie, who I thought I supposed to sympathize with, frustrated me the most. I didn't like a single thing about her, her personality and the way she handled things. I know that I should understand her. Her perspective should be the way to see exactly where she stands, how she see and feel things. But I can't connect with her and any of the characters. I found myself mostly frustrated. I didn't exactly know how I felt about the story itself for the most part. Though I admit the last quarter made it hard for me to put the book down because of the building anticipation. I waited to see how the book would end. But the way it ended? I hated when authors did that!
I know it was more realistic to be unable to find Sadie. I mean, in real life, there are a lot of missing person stayed missing. But when authors did that, it can be infuriating. Aside from knowing that Jack was badly injured when he reappeared that day and we know who inflicted it, there were a lot of vague conclusions about what really happened to Sadie. And I hated when authors ended a book that way. It was as if they didn't know how to end it and just let the readers settled it the way we want. I really don't like incoherent conclusions because it bothered me.
But despite all of that, I have to admit that the audiobook of this is the most amazing audiobook I've ever listened to, maybe even the most incredible out there. Having a full cast narration, complete with the required background sound, was the reason I had to stay with this book until the end. The knock, the footsteps, the car door slammed, every single sound necessary was there! I hoped it was how all the audiobook was made.
Overall, it was an okay book for me. If it wasn't for the audiobook, I think I'll rate this book lower. Just sad I didn't love this as much as I wanted to.