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4.29 AVERAGE
4.29 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What I Did Like:
+This is a great example of a time an author knew the rules of grammar well enough to break them for their purposes. This is evident early when a chapter suddenly has little to no punctuation, giving the impression the character is overwhelmed and out of it. Personally, I love when things like that are used to help you connect to a character emotionally.
+The brilliance of little reveals to give you more connection to a character comes through here. This one pops between Before and After chapters but they’re set up to give you a little more of a connection to our main character each time. It’s the kind of story where you feel yourself being reeled in slowly until you are completely under the spell. It’s captivating.
+Well researched. Evident in the handling of the psychiatry as well as in the police procedures, this one had a lot of careful research. If you’re interested in some of the roots, be sure to read the author's note.
Who Should Read This One:
-If you’re a fan of realistic fiction that tells stories ripped from the headlines in a fast paced way, this one is highly recommended.
-Also, if you’re a YA fan who likes strong independent main characters, give this one a read.
My Rating: 4 Stars
Brilliant and powerful, this one delivers.
I'm gonna be honest: I wasn't originally going to buy this book. I was at the YA literature weekend in London and based on the description I wasn't entirely convinced that it's my kind of book. But I decided to let the author talk me into whether I wanted his book.
And he did!
The way he described the process, his passion towards the topic and YA, his general style (and the great reviews of this book!) really convinced me and in the end, I got a signed copy (yay!).
So I went into this book with pretty high expectations.
And it delivered.
The first few pages that I read I could immediately tell that I was going to love this book. The style, the mannerisms, the way he leads the plot is all so well-constructed and fascinating... As someone who dabbles in writing not only is this the kind of book I want to read but it's the kind of book I want to write.
The characters feel real, the plot is fascinating, the world is incredibly well-created. I loved the non-linear storytelling style, it felt very organic with this story. And the themes! Very well-written; brings the message across without being condescending like some other YA novels.
No wonder I've finished the whole novel in two days (two evenings, to be precise). I couldn't put it down! I would recommend it to everyone who enjoys YA!
And he did!
The way he described the process, his passion towards the topic and YA, his general style (and the great reviews of this book!) really convinced me and in the end, I got a signed copy (yay!).
So I went into this book with pretty high expectations.
And it delivered.
The first few pages that I read I could immediately tell that I was going to love this book. The style, the mannerisms, the way he leads the plot is all so well-constructed and fascinating... As someone who dabbles in writing not only is this the kind of book I want to read but it's the kind of book I want to write.
The characters feel real, the plot is fascinating, the world is incredibly well-created. I loved the non-linear storytelling style, it felt very organic with this story. And the themes! Very well-written; brings the message across without being condescending like some other YA novels.
No wonder I've finished the whole novel in two days (two evenings, to be precise). I couldn't put it down! I would recommend it to everyone who enjoys YA!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A very good book though quite lengthy. A little longer than I like to read. Really enjoyed the story. And liked the way the story was told through the medium of the therapy sessions.
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated