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stephxsu's review against another edition
4.0
Veteran talent reigns supreme in this intriguing blend of four short stories. Carolyn Mackler shows that she can make any story idea win over her old and new fans with TANGLED.
The four teens’ stories interlap only slightly, but remarkably each one is well defined and strong reads in and of themselves. Jena, Dakota, Skye, and Owen are all flawed, yet their flaws are endearing and human instead of the consequences of shoddy writing. As a result, we are easily able to delve into the minds of these four.
I was surprised at, but not put off by, how little the four stories were actually interconnected. The first three stories end rather abruptly and incompletely, and it’s not until reading the final story (Owen’s) that we realize how these four characters are supposed to have been affected by one another. The “tangles” are tentative at best, but overall TANGLED is still appealing due to its masterful writing.
Longtime Carolyn Mackler fans like me should not hesitate to pick this one up, while those new to Mackler’s works will be able to appreciate her talent. TANGLED is good for a sweet and lighthearted read.
The four teens’ stories interlap only slightly, but remarkably each one is well defined and strong reads in and of themselves. Jena, Dakota, Skye, and Owen are all flawed, yet their flaws are endearing and human instead of the consequences of shoddy writing. As a result, we are easily able to delve into the minds of these four.
I was surprised at, but not put off by, how little the four stories were actually interconnected. The first three stories end rather abruptly and incompletely, and it’s not until reading the final story (Owen’s) that we realize how these four characters are supposed to have been affected by one another. The “tangles” are tentative at best, but overall TANGLED is still appealing due to its masterful writing.
Longtime Carolyn Mackler fans like me should not hesitate to pick this one up, while those new to Mackler’s works will be able to appreciate her talent. TANGLED is good for a sweet and lighthearted read.
4saradouglas's review against another edition
2.0
I thought this was a pretty average book. Nothing was surprising or unique. I liked the characters alright, especially Owen. When he was the narrator, I thought he felt authentic... like a real awkward teen. I thought their lives would be more "tangled" but in reality they all just happened to be at the same resort at the same time. Pretty average book.
ellanoel1224's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this! It's the perfect YA, but the concept of four lives "tangling" gives it its own awesome flare. I found myself relating a lot to Jena.
minas_elessar's review against another edition
2.0
As someone who really enjoyed all of Carolyn Mackler's books so far, i was looking forward to reading Tangled. However, the book was a disappointment for me.
First of all, none of the characters had a spark for me that made me feel like I wanted to know more about them. Jena had potential, but still didn't interest me at all for some reason. Dakota was kind of an a-hole, but "changed his ways" by choosing to... Not sleep with an older, single mother. Skye was just kind of flat and depressing to read about. And Owen... Well, his part was probably my favorite, so I can't complain about him.
Second, the plot wasn't really what I was expecting. I thought it would be spending more time at Paradise, but in reality that was only the first of four parts. I just wasn't very interested in what was going on. And then in Skye's part the whole thing builds up to an event that was practically ignored in the end.
I don't remember what else I was going to say... Just, if you want a good book by Carolyn Mackler, I'd suggest Guyholic or Vegan Virgin Valentine (and of course The Earth, My Butt and Other Big Round Things!)
First of all, none of the characters had a spark for me that made me feel like I wanted to know more about them. Jena had potential, but still didn't interest me at all for some reason. Dakota was kind of an a-hole, but "changed his ways" by choosing to... Not sleep with an older, single mother. Skye was just kind of flat and depressing to read about. And Owen... Well, his part was probably my favorite, so I can't complain about him.
Second, the plot wasn't really what I was expecting. I thought it would be spending more time at Paradise, but in reality that was only the first of four parts. I just wasn't very interested in what was going on. And then in Skye's part the whole thing builds up to an event that was practically ignored in the end.
I don't remember what else I was going to say... Just, if you want a good book by Carolyn Mackler, I'd suggest Guyholic or Vegan Virgin Valentine (and of course The Earth, My Butt and Other Big Round Things!)
deedralapray's review against another edition
4.0
Great book....but I think I'll be sending it to the high school. Funny, intense, sad, moving, and full of sexual content.
tulscip's review against another edition
5.0
This book was really good. I loved how the four stories of Owen, Skye, and Dakota, and Jenny entwined to create a whole new point of view. Where one story left off, another picked up and twisted the details and opinion entirely.
heyjudy's review against another edition
3.0
My review is here...: http://geekyreading.blogspot.com/2011/11/review-tangled-by-carolyn-mackler.html
ambi925's review against another edition
3.0
I loved how this book gave you everyone's view and always just a little furthur along in time than the last person. I loved who she ended up with and how everyones story played out. But I would have liked just a little more in the ending.