Forever by Judy Blume
Stars: 2 out of 5
Genre: Love, realistic fiction
age group: 15 and up
Honestly, I didn't get this book. There isn't really a plot, the main characters are boring, the extra characters aren't necessarily, and the ending was not really an ending. Forever was a like a chapter in a book. I really didn't get it.
If Kath has a boyfriend and if she loves him, why did she think about Theo? She didn't even feel guilty. When Michael dumped her, why wasn't she feeling upset? Who does Kath choose, Theo or Micheal?These questions are still unanswered. Just thinking these questions made me feel like the love between Kath and Michael wasn't all that strong.
Judy Blume, I think you better stick with writing kids books about Fudge.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Forever
Posted by Mary at 7:49 AM 0 comments
Labels: love, realistic fiction
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Street Love
Street Love by Walter Dean Myers
Stars: 3 out of 5
Genre: Love, Realistic fiction
Age group: 14 and up
This was actually one of my first Walter Dean Myers book I've read and I have to say, Myer's is quite an author.
Street Love is written in stanzas in different character's views. That is really cool to see what each character is thinking.
Street Love was so sweet in it's own way. It wasn't sappy love; it was more like boyfriend/girlfriend love. However, you can still feel the bond between Junice and Damien. I really liked that Myers made it so that they loved each other but Damien's parents hated Junice's family. Junice's family was in trouble and Junice's mother didn't like that Junice was spending time with a boy. That forbidden love caused by the parents made Damien and Junice love each other even more.
I saw how the setting effects the plot. Junice and Damien grew up in Harlem, New York. The descriptions about the setting were so vivid, I felt I was watching Junice's and Damien's love grow.
Street Love is a remarkable remake of Romeo and Juliet 21st century!
Posted by Mary at 9:56 AM
Labels: love, realistic fiction
Monday, August 11, 2008
Breaking Dawn
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
Stars: 4.5 out of a possible 5
Genre:Fantasy, Love
Age Group: 15 and up
Breaking Dawn was a thrill to read. It kept me on the edge of my seat. There were surprises on each page. I literally gasped on each page and my brother found me talking to myself about the book. Even though the book is around 700 pages, it was one of the fastest book I've read. It was impossible to put down.
When I was done with the book, I was upset I finished it, so I read it again. The second time was even better. I still enjoyed reading about the love between the vampire, Edward, and the human, Bella. Even days after I finished it, I still found myself dreaming and thinking about it. Breaking Dawn will stay with it you for a long time!
I was a little disappointed there wasn't any fighting like in the other books of the Twilight Saga. I really wanted to see Bella's gift in the battlefield.
I have to say, Well done, Stephenie Meyer! It was a great end to a great series!
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