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m00plays's review against another edition
2.0
I'm sorry to have to rate this book just 2 stars but it wasn't my cup of tea. Maybe if I was more into musicals and the theatre then I would have enjoyed this book.
My main problem was that there were no chapters so when I needed to put the book down for whatever reason, sleep, eating, work, it was hard to pinpoint an okay spot to do so. I know that's really picky but I need chapter organisation in my life.
Also, talk about reference mania. WOAH! How I even managed to understand this book I don't know because there are non-stop musical references throughout. I had no idea of the plot or characters from most of the musicals mentioned. Put it this way, I was so happy when Cats was mentioned because I felt like I actually knew something at least.
This book is definitely for the musical/theatre buff but unfortunately not for me.
My main problem was that there were no chapters so when I needed to put the book down for whatever reason, sleep, eating, work, it was hard to pinpoint an okay spot to do so. I know that's really picky but I need chapter organisation in my life.
Also, talk about reference mania. WOAH! How I even managed to understand this book I don't know because there are non-stop musical references throughout. I had no idea of the plot or characters from most of the musicals mentioned. Put it this way, I was so happy when Cats was mentioned because I felt like I actually knew something at least.
This book is definitely for the musical/theatre buff but unfortunately not for me.
trin's review against another edition
4.0
While not as good as Lockhart’s fantastic [b:The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks|1629601|The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks|E. Lockhart|http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51vHNMm8YkL._SL75_.jpg|1623714], Dramarama is still an above-average YA novel featuring a likeable (and likeably flawed) heroine faced with a lot of tough choices. The descriptions of drama camp were vivid, and though the development of the relationships between the characters was slightly less so—parts of the narrative seemed rushed—I nevertheless couldn’t put the book down, and couldn’t help enjoying myself. Plus the epilogue is one of the best I’ve encountered.
If you’re only going to read one E. Lockhart book, definitely go with Frankie, but I’ll bet you’ll find yourself anxious to devour everything she’s ever written. I certainly have.
If you’re only going to read one E. Lockhart book, definitely go with Frankie, but I’ll bet you’ll find yourself anxious to devour everything she’s ever written. I certainly have.
interestedinblackbooks's review against another edition
4.0
What I Like :
- the two main characters Sayde & Demi
- details & how accurate the theater part of the book is.
- the recordings
- the female supporting characters
What I Don't :
- the ending
- the male supporting characters such as Blake & Lyle
I admit:
- I hoped Demi and Sayde would be together, although Demi is gay.
- My favorite character is Candie.
- I found this book at the dolar tree, oddly enough.
Should you buy it? I gave it 4 stars, but I'm generous with ratings. If you see it on sale or discounted then Yes.
- the two main characters Sayde & Demi
- details & how accurate the theater part of the book is.
- the recordings
- the female supporting characters
What I Don't :
- the ending
- the male supporting characters such as Blake & Lyle
I admit:
- I hoped Demi and Sayde would be together, although Demi is gay.
- My favorite character is Candie.
- I found this book at the dolar tree, oddly enough.
Should you buy it? I gave it 4 stars, but I'm generous with ratings. If you see it on sale or discounted then Yes.
protoman21's review against another edition
4.0
I think that this was a pretty good book for anyone to read, and it would be a really good book for someone who is a drama person to read. I am not a drama person, so it was interesting to enter that world and see how they live, but the emotions and conflict didn't always hit home with me. Sayde has a lot of spunk and it was easy to root for her even when she was making some questionable choices. You knew her heart was in the right place, even though a lot of times it would have been better if she just kept her mouth shut! Some of the other characters weren't very well developed and it was hard to get attached to them. I thought the way her romance ended, though realistic, was a bit of a let down for a story like this, especially since it really just began.
iceangel32's review against another edition
2.0
I don't know if it was because this was the first book i listened to on a playwright but it wasn't as good as it could have been. I liked that in the end things didn't turn out all happy. It showed the reality of life. That was a good part, but I didn't like how she went back to being herself after she was able to let the razzle-dazzle out and didn't embrace that in herself after her experiences. However it was a realistic story of a summer at drama camp and the toils of high school.
stephxsu's review against another edition
2.0
Upcoming high school seniors Sadye (pronounced Say-dee, formerly Sarah) and her gay best male friend Demi are finally escaping their bland Midwestern town of Brenton, Ohio to Wildewood, a top-notch drama summer camp. The two friends are beyond excited to feel like they finally belong, to make new friends with similar interests, and to prove that they have what it takes to make it in the big league.
And the summer goes well—at least for Demi. He, with his insuppressibly big personality, snags leading roles in the camp’s many musical productions and proves he’s a superstar. His love life is a little rocky, but finally Demi manages to land a wonderful boyfriend, with true love, vacations spent with one another, and the like.
As for Sadye, the narrator of DRAMARAMA, well, let’s just say Wildewood is a little more difficult for her. She wants to love it, but can’t help questioning the techniques of her directors, always trying to give suggestions to improve the performances. Not to mention she totally blew her auditions and got stuck in the Shakespearean play production, the totally unmusical performance no one wants to get stuck in. And finally, there’s her persistent crush on Theo, a cute and talented Asian-American piano player whom she can never figure out.
As Sadye’s summer goes from decent to progressively worse, it’s time for her to ask herself: does she really belong in this highly cutthroat world of acting? Or is she destined for a lifetime of blandness in the suburbs of the Midwest?
Like all of E. Lockhart’s books, DRAMARAMA features superb characters, right-on dialogue, and lots of genuine laughs. Wildewood is a world you’ll want to experience, whether you’re a theatre geek or not. Don’t miss this great book!
And the summer goes well—at least for Demi. He, with his insuppressibly big personality, snags leading roles in the camp’s many musical productions and proves he’s a superstar. His love life is a little rocky, but finally Demi manages to land a wonderful boyfriend, with true love, vacations spent with one another, and the like.
As for Sadye, the narrator of DRAMARAMA, well, let’s just say Wildewood is a little more difficult for her. She wants to love it, but can’t help questioning the techniques of her directors, always trying to give suggestions to improve the performances. Not to mention she totally blew her auditions and got stuck in the Shakespearean play production, the totally unmusical performance no one wants to get stuck in. And finally, there’s her persistent crush on Theo, a cute and talented Asian-American piano player whom she can never figure out.
As Sadye’s summer goes from decent to progressively worse, it’s time for her to ask herself: does she really belong in this highly cutthroat world of acting? Or is she destined for a lifetime of blandness in the suburbs of the Midwest?
Like all of E. Lockhart’s books, DRAMARAMA features superb characters, right-on dialogue, and lots of genuine laughs. Wildewood is a world you’ll want to experience, whether you’re a theatre geek or not. Don’t miss this great book!
labunnywtf's review against another edition
3.0
I think the problem with reading E. Lockhart is that I read [b: The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks|1629601|The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks|E. Lockhart|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1313980820s/1629601.jpg|1623714] first. That book was so ragingly phenomenal that everything else she's written is beyond mediocre in comparison.
Because, as has been the case with all of her books, they're not much more than fluffy filler. This was fun to read, and the characters are pretty clearly drawn, but there's nothing unique and stand out about these books. I might remember bits and bobs later down the line, but I won't remember where I read them. And that's just disappointing.
Because, as has been the case with all of her books, they're not much more than fluffy filler. This was fun to read, and the characters are pretty clearly drawn, but there's nothing unique and stand out about these books. I might remember bits and bobs later down the line, but I won't remember where I read them. And that's just disappointing.
mj38012's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
izzyfizzy20's review against another edition
5.0
If you want to be come an actress or actor and isn't succeeding in and you need something to lift your spirits this book will do that for you.