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reader4evr's review against another edition
3.0
I had high hopes for this book because I thought there was going to be this big reveal at the end as to way Josh and Emma received this AOL CD-Rom that gave them access to Facebook but there was nothing. Did it keep me reading to try and figure things out, yes! The idea of the book is original and it was fun but I felt like it was drawn out a little too much/too long.
For the first couple of chapters, all of the 90s references were kind of too much. Ya, I get that this was set in 1996 but I felt like I was getting beaten over the head with everything. It was fun to remember things that I use to have growing up but man, a couple of things would have been just fine. I think a student of "today" wouldn't get a lot of things but it might encourage them to research and figure out what things they were talking about.
I liked Josh and Emma. I thought they were strong characters and I think students could relate to them even thought it took place 16 years ago where some of them were not even born yet. Also liked the "hip" school librarian :-)
I'm curious to read how Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler wrote this book.
Would I recommend this to a student, yes because it is a fast read especially with some of the shorter chapters (great for reluctant readers).
For the first couple of chapters, all of the 90s references were kind of too much. Ya, I get that this was set in 1996 but I felt like I was getting beaten over the head with everything. It was fun to remember things that I use to have growing up but man, a couple of things would have been just fine. I think a student of "today" wouldn't get a lot of things but it might encourage them to research and figure out what things they were talking about.
I liked Josh and Emma. I thought they were strong characters and I think students could relate to them even thought it took place 16 years ago where some of them were not even born yet. Also liked the "hip" school librarian :-)
I'm curious to read how Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler wrote this book.
Would I recommend this to a student, yes because it is a fast read especially with some of the shorter chapters (great for reluctant readers).
thebriary's review against another edition
2.0
I didn't hate it but I can't really say why I liked it either. Maybe it is just the nostalgia. There is a very small window where this novel can be relevant: while Facebook is still a thing and its users are old enough to remember the 90s. And I think that may be all there was that kept me reading: 90s references - even when it felt forced.
And oh my god did it sometimes feel forced.
The characters weren't great so it must just have been the nostalgia. But if that's what you want in a novel (and you're a Gen Xer), I would suggest Douglas Coupland's Generation X or Shampoo Planet. These novels were actually published in the time period they're set in but it's still a better experience.
And oh my god did it sometimes feel forced.
The characters weren't great so it must just have been the nostalgia. But if that's what you want in a novel (and you're a Gen Xer), I would suggest Douglas Coupland's Generation X or Shampoo Planet. These novels were actually published in the time period they're set in but it's still a better experience.
bungadinding's review against another edition
3.0
Ide ceritanya lucu sih. Eksekusinya... yah, barangkali sayang juga kalau kamu punya akses mengetahui masa depan tapi yang diributin akhirnya cuma soal kamu bakal nikah sama siapa & punya anak berapa, tapi namanya juga YA :)). Tapi aku suka juga messages-nya: 1) Percuma kamu bisa ngubah hal-hal di masa depan, tetap aja hasilnya kamu nggak akan bahagia kalau kekurangan-kekurangan dalam diri sendiri belum diperbaiki dulu; 2) Terlalu nurutin ramalan takdir juga salah. You have to create your own future.
emrodav's review against another edition
3.0
I honestly did not expect to like this book. I don't know why, because I've enjoyed the two books mentioned on the cover. However, the premise with the future computer and Facebook seemed a little hokey.
However, I was pleasantly surprised. The plot was interesting, the characters believable, and the implications of knowing your future were integrated very well.
So, if you're a fan of Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler, I encourage you to look past the the odd premise. It really is a book worth reading.
However, I was pleasantly surprised. The plot was interesting, the characters believable, and the implications of knowing your future were integrated very well.
So, if you're a fan of Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler, I encourage you to look past the the odd premise. It really is a book worth reading.
lonelyasfranz's review against another edition
2.0
Well-written and developed enough, if painfully predictable, but in terms of the writing, I have no real complaints besides the fact that it was utterly littered with inconsistencies and nonsensical plot points. 3 stars. However, in terms of the subject material, it horrifically misconstrued the concept of time. 1 star. Overall, 2 stars.
clairejacobson's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
chelseatm's review against another edition
4.0
This was another great young adult book by Jay Asher. It's a quick, delightful read with a wonderfully unique concept. Highly recommended for a candy-brain read.
sazana28's review against another edition
5.0
***SPOILER ALERT***
Hola! So I literally JUST finished this amazing book, and all I could say was, "awwww! They became best friends again. " ^-^ So, I think that the reason that they discovered Facebook, and went through the drama, jealousy, and heartbreak was in order for them to realize how important they were to each other. And you could tell as Sydney got more interested in Josh, the more pissed off, jealous, and hopeless Emma felt. But I think she needed to feel that way in order to understand how Josh felt when she rejected him. And when they were both avoiding each other, it was good for them because they realized that they couldn't live without each other. ^-^ <3 So this book is definitely one I plan to add to my library.
Hola! So I literally JUST finished this amazing book, and all I could say was, "awwww! They became best friends again. " ^-^ So, I think that the reason that they discovered Facebook, and went through the drama, jealousy, and heartbreak was in order for them to realize how important they were to each other. And you could tell as Sydney got more interested in Josh, the more pissed off, jealous, and hopeless Emma felt. But I think she needed to feel that way in order to understand how Josh felt when she rejected him. And when they were both avoiding each other, it was good for them because they realized that they couldn't live without each other. ^-^ <3 So this book is definitely one I plan to add to my library.
alicebme's review against another edition
3.0
I was the same age as these characters in the 90s and found asher and mackler's writing exercise super entertaining. So many YA books are written partially for adults.