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A review by ahamburger
Nothing to Lose by Alex Flinn
5.0
This was a nice change from the dystopian, futuristic novels that I've been reading recently. I found the new perspective refreshing, and enjoyed the realistic plot that came along with it.
The narrations from both the past and the present worked wonderfully to help the story flow, and I found both tales equally interesting. Every character was flawed, and very relatable. The gaps in the narrations fill themselves in as the story progresses, and by the end of the book I had a very clear view of Michael and what he had to live through.
Another thing that I found interesting was the fact that throughout the book, characters were stripped from their initial impressions and peeled apart and examined. The carnies especially filled this role, and it was one of the most intriguing views that a book I've read has ever had.
The titles of the narrations bothered me a bit, as "This Year" and "Last Year" lose the feeling of preciseness and hiding that the rest of the book has.
Nonetheless, this book was a fantastic read, and I couldn't put it down. It was realistic and eye-opening, and nothing about it let me down.
The narrations from both the past and the present worked wonderfully to help the story flow, and I found both tales equally interesting. Every character was flawed, and very relatable. The gaps in the narrations fill themselves in as the story progresses, and by the end of the book I had a very clear view of Michael and what he had to live through.
Another thing that I found interesting was the fact that throughout the book, characters were stripped from their initial impressions and peeled apart and examined. The carnies especially filled this role, and it was one of the most intriguing views that a book I've read has ever had.
The titles of the narrations bothered me a bit, as "This Year" and "Last Year" lose the feeling of preciseness and hiding that the rest of the book has.
Nonetheless, this book was a fantastic read, and I couldn't put it down. It was realistic and eye-opening, and nothing about it let me down.