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izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
3/5
I like going through Book Outlet and finding deals. Bad thing is, that every time I find a book on their website that I'm interested in, I always end up not liking it as much as I thought. I don't remember why I wanted to read this book in the first place, but I have a guess that it has to do with the fact that it's set in the early nineties. I had started reading this book the night before while reading Illuminate by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. I explain why I started reading two books at one in that review. I speed read this book and from what I could collect I don't know what I think of it. was it cute? Yes. Was it good enough for me to want to purchase the book? Not really. I guess on top of trying to distract myself, at the same time I felt this book was missing the action I was getting from Illuminae.The good thing is that I will be able to get through some of that pile today. hopefully.
I like going through Book Outlet and finding deals. Bad thing is, that every time I find a book on their website that I'm interested in, I always end up not liking it as much as I thought. I don't remember why I wanted to read this book in the first place, but I have a guess that it has to do with the fact that it's set in the early nineties. I had started reading this book the night before while reading Illuminate by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. I explain why I started reading two books at one in that review. I speed read this book and from what I could collect I don't know what I think of it. was it cute? Yes. Was it good enough for me to want to purchase the book? Not really. I guess on top of trying to distract myself, at the same time I felt this book was missing the action I was getting from Illuminae.The good thing is that I will be able to get through some of that pile today. hopefully.
marieintheraw's review against another edition
3.0
Overall, this is a case of right location, but wrong characters for me.
I received an ecopy of this book through Netgalley; however, my opinions are my own.
I received an ecopy of this book through Netgalley; however, my opinions are my own.
whendles's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
Cute! Cutesy thing I’ve read in a long time!
myriadreads's review against another edition
3.0
A really fun read with a great narrator on audio. It was a bit neat and easy in the end, the 90s references were very much the obvious ones, and it was a bit heavy on the agenda, but still enjoyed the story.
shaunashares's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ladytiara's review against another edition
4.0
I was so excited when I heard that Megan McCafferty, author of the fantastic Jessica Darling series, was coming out with a new book. Then I got approved for the ARC from NetGalley during a really rough week, so I dropped my other current reads in favor of The Mall. It’s a great book, and it gave me a lot of laughs when I really needed them. I would have loved this book anyway, but it came to me at just the right time.
Cassie Worthy has a plan. After high school, she and her boyfriend Troy will spend the summer working together at ABC Cookies at the local mall food court. Then it’s off to college (Barnard and med school for her, Columbia and an MBA for him). But then she gets mono, and she emerges from a six-week quarantine to find that she’s lost both her summer job and her boyfriend. Now she has to figure out how to live without a plan.
The Mall is a perfect coming of age novel. Cassie is a great character, someone who thinks she has it all figured out, only to have it all blow up in her face. She’s forced to take chances, including an unexpected new job, reconnecting with her childhood best friend, investigating a mystery at the mall, and a flirtation with an annoyingly hot guy who works at Sam Goody. While the romance is very sweet, the book focuses much more on friendship and self-discovery.
The book takes place in 1991, so it’s basically the pinnacle of American Mall culture (and this mall is the social epicenter of the New Jersey town it's set in). There are lots of nods to the 90s. Cassie and her ex-boyfriend rate mall jobs on a 90210 scale. The best jobs are the Dylan McKays and the worst jobs are the Scott Sampsons. New Kids on the Block is the summer soundtrack, but the hot record store employee introduces Cassie to an up and coming new band named Nirvana. There’s so much nostalgia, and I loved it.
Many thanks to Wednesday Books and NetGalley for the ARC.
Cassie Worthy has a plan. After high school, she and her boyfriend Troy will spend the summer working together at ABC Cookies at the local mall food court. Then it’s off to college (Barnard and med school for her, Columbia and an MBA for him). But then she gets mono, and she emerges from a six-week quarantine to find that she’s lost both her summer job and her boyfriend. Now she has to figure out how to live without a plan.
The Mall is a perfect coming of age novel. Cassie is a great character, someone who thinks she has it all figured out, only to have it all blow up in her face. She’s forced to take chances, including an unexpected new job, reconnecting with her childhood best friend, investigating a mystery at the mall, and a flirtation with an annoyingly hot guy who works at Sam Goody. While the romance is very sweet, the book focuses much more on friendship and self-discovery.
The book takes place in 1991, so it’s basically the pinnacle of American Mall culture (and this mall is the social epicenter of the New Jersey town it's set in). There are lots of nods to the 90s. Cassie and her ex-boyfriend rate mall jobs on a 90210 scale. The best jobs are the Dylan McKays and the worst jobs are the Scott Sampsons. New Kids on the Block is the summer soundtrack, but the hot record store employee introduces Cassie to an up and coming new band named Nirvana. There’s so much nostalgia, and I loved it.
Many thanks to Wednesday Books and NetGalley for the ARC.
distant_ships's review
4.0
Yes, Megan McCafferty, this takes me back!! I laughed so had at the ranking of mall stores with 90210 characters. Solid reference.
steph01924's review against another edition
3.0
I labelled this as contemporary, but it's set in 1991. Do I...have to shelf this as "historical" fiction at this point???
This was perfectly delightful summery fun. This could be made into a movie, and it would fit in perfectly with all those late '80s classics we know and love. There's humor and antics but also great moments of friendship, growing up and owning to your mistakes.
If you're looking for something lighthearted with a tinge of bittersweet and a healthy dose of nostalgia, then you're in the right place. Let's go to the mall, everybody! (I couldn't resist.)
This was perfectly delightful summery fun. This could be made into a movie, and it would fit in perfectly with all those late '80s classics we know and love. There's humor and antics but also great moments of friendship, growing up and owning to your mistakes.
If you're looking for something lighthearted with a tinge of bittersweet and a healthy dose of nostalgia, then you're in the right place. Let's go to the mall, everybody! (I couldn't resist.)
la_de_cha's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
rgag86's review against another edition
4.0
This was so fun and nostalgic! While I was a kid in the 90s, I do have fond memories of visiting the mall. The mall was an hour away and a visit was an all day, whole family ORDEAL. This book flooded me with memories of our trips.