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karolinatx's review against another edition
4.0
I picked up a used copy of Veronica based solely on the praise found on its cover, knowing nothing about the novel or the author. I was pleasantly surprised by the book, and can honestly say that it was like nothing I've ever read before. I do read a bit of fantasy, but Veronica is different in that the plot is grounded very firmly in New York City. It's what happens in the city to Leo, an innocent bystander who gets caught up in a whirlwind of magic and time-travel, that's the fantastic part. Though I found the novel to be innovative and the plot intriguing, I found Mr. Cristopher's writing style a bit repetitive and forced. I don't want to spoil the book for anyone who might be wanting to read it, but the ending leaves one wondering what exactly happened to Veronica and Leo -- it's one of those endings I'm dying to discuss with someone else who's read the book. A fun, yet thoughtful, escape from reality.
ntharpta1's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not sure what I just read, but I think I enjoyed it. This book is a crazy mix of The Night Circus, The Prestige, maybe Twin Peaks and a dash or text-based adventure? It is hard to describe. It is intriguing, fast-faced paced, baffling and a tad pretentious. Excited to read his other books.
danbydame's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars is a conservative rating. I fully intend to reread this, and may up it to 5 if it holds together. This is every bit an adult version of "that story" you read when you were 10 years old, and reread and reread.... It has adventure, romance, OMG what is going to happen, beautiful imagery, repetition of themes that seemingly (to be proven or disproven with a rereading) have great meaning and portent. I loved every bit of this.
Only downside, I had Elvis Costello's "Veronica" stuck in my head for days. :) not really a bad thing...
Only downside, I had Elvis Costello's "Veronica" stuck in my head for days. :) not really a bad thing...
mjreadz's review
adventurous
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
A white guy falls in love with a mysterious girl who’s always just out of reach of understanding with a face like an unsolvable puzzle that also reminds him of his mother? Sounds like every relationship with a man with mommy issues ever. The magic part was pretty cool but my god was this a tough read like wtf is the point of this book? Freud wins yet again 😔 also spoiler warning but the only character I liked was the dog and he dies for the worst main character I have ever seen. #justiceforthedog
jo_crescent's review against another edition
1.0
Maybe this isn't a fair rating since I put the book down after 3 chapters. Who are these people and why would anyone care enough about them to read the whole book? A total lack of any kind of character development. I'd rather take a nap.
jaybonesjackson's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
sammyhui's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
dianem18's review against another edition
4.0
Probably more like 4.5 stars, this was a magical book with a beautiful love story that totally snuck up on me!! I literally gasped at the end though, I really needed/wanted more!! And I do feel like more of a connection or back story between them would have been cool too. Either way, once I hit page ~300, and I realized where the story was going, I held my breath and couldn't put it down. On to the rest of Nicholas Christopher's books for me!! I feel like I found a gem with him