Reviews

Click: One Novel, Ten Authors by Eoin Colfer, Margo Lanagan, Tim Wynne-Jones, Roddy Doyle, Nick Hornby, David Almond, Gregory Maguire, Linda Sue Park, Deborah Ellis, Ruth Ozeki

sternenstaub's review against another edition

4.0

This book was an interesting journey. It's the first time I've read a book in which the story is continuous and connected, but each chapter has a different author and so builds in parallel and fantastic ways as it goes along.

I originally grabbed the book from a donation shelf because I liked a few of the authors, but I was not disappointed by any of them. Storytelling was good and I found all of the characters compelling. It was also a quick read, so definitely worth it if you have a little extra time and want an interesting, twisting diversion.

milkweedwitch's review against another edition

3.0

I expected so much more from this. Each chapter is written by a different YA author, which made for slightly choppy and incongruent reading. Some chapters were better than others, but by the time I reached the end I found myself kind of embarrassed for the authors who were stuck with the later chapters.

maya_b's review against another edition

5.0

This story is about George 'Gee' Keane, who died shortly before the book begins, and then the book tells a new story of a life he changed and how he changed it in each chapter.
I cannot really put into words how much I loved this book and how emotional it got me. I had tears in my eyes from page one, and then the last 80 or so pages it took me ages to read because I was crying so much. It wasn't even really a sad story. Or it was, but the sadness was actually already over? But maybe that's exactly why it made me cry so much. Because in some chapters everything had been so horrible before, and then in said chapter everything seemed to get better, and there was so much hope, even though it was so sad before, and then I just lost it. I thought it was absolutely beautiful, and every single chapter was written so well, and reading about all these emotions and stuff ... I just loved every second of this book.
Also a mix between contemporary fiction, science fiction and some very small fantasy-elements that I did not see coming, but somehow it worked. Great book!

robintinani's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

allmadhere106's review against another edition

4.0

This novel is told through contributions of ten authors, each one writing their own chapter which features its own character and adds onto the plot. Each chapter/character is somehow connected to the famous photographer Gee Keane, sometimes due to family ties and sometimes because he took pictures with them. These characters are from all around the world and have extremely different stories. The book was a quick read and very fun, especially with the ranging writing styles and themes. As you can see from the tags, the genres ranged according to the writer and this book should be considered by many even if it's just to see the collaboration.

knz_edmo's review against another edition

I loved this book. For me i like to get inside books. In other words i like to live the book. I thought it was a very inspiring book, I think this because it had very many different thoughts and ideas. This was a quick read for me and I liked how it was fast paced. It told of very many lifelines.

nikbookdragon's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective

4.0

dlberglund's review against another edition

5.0

This is billed as a young adult book, but I wish more adults would give young adult novels a chance. I loved it. The chapters are all written by different authors, and most have different narrators from each other. They are all linked however, even if it takes you a few pages to read it. The ending, by Gregory Maguire, was a surprise to me. I want to know more about the authors' process together--how much did they collaborate and map out the direction that the plot would take? How much was independent? Add to it that part of the profits go to Amnesty International, and you've got a winner.

julkatt's review against another edition

3.0

Fairly seamless considering the many different voices involved. I liked all of the stories and a couple were exquisite. Compelling premise with a very intriguing reveal. Published by scholastic, is suitable for YAs as well as adults.

nbrickman's review against another edition

4.0

I initially picked this up because Nick Hornby is one of the ten writers who contributed to this unique "novel". However I found the other contributions equally intriguing. The premise was quite compelling. Maggie and Jason's grandfather Gee dies and leaves them each an unusual gift that inspires their lives. The remaining stories are all connected back to Gee (George Keane) who was a well known photojournalist who traveled many places and influenced many lives. I was loving it and getting ready to give it a 5 when I got to the last chapter which was written by Gregory Maguire. It was strangely futuristic and where I could see the point it just seemed like the only chapter that stuck out like a sore thumb! plus, I think it freaked me out.