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jenpaul13's review against another edition
3.0
Love stories can be romantically gooey or tragic, but the more interesting ones from an outsider's perspective are often the tragically inclined ones. White Fur by Jardine Libaire is a story of two unlikely lovers finding their place in the world.
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A dreary winter afternoon in New Haven brings together an unlikely couple with worlds of differences between them, Elise Perez and Jamey Hyde. Elise grew up quickly in a housing project without a father and with a mother whose questionable life choices left her looking after her younger siblings. Jamey's family name provides him an extremely comfortable life and access to lofty social circles, although the vast fortune comes with strings attached in the form of family expectations for Jamey's future. As their relationship develops they face both internal and external struggles.
The story moved quickly with the shorter snippets from Elise and Jamey's perspectives alternating throughout each month of their developing relationship. I found the characters to be rather despicable, acting in a manipulative way more than genuine emotion, which while interesting was also frustrating; they exhibit a dangerous dependency upon one another for survival in an extremely physical relationship with very little substance behind it. I enjoyed how the story came full circle from the prologue-esqe first chapter a la Shakespearean plays (such as Romeo & Juliet, which this book has been compared to); however, it would have been a stronger, more compelling ending to stop shortly beyond where it started with the gun instead of continuing on to the nonsensical ending.
*I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.
To read this, and other book reviews, visit my website: http://makinggoodstories.wordpress.com/.
A dreary winter afternoon in New Haven brings together an unlikely couple with worlds of differences between them, Elise Perez and Jamey Hyde. Elise grew up quickly in a housing project without a father and with a mother whose questionable life choices left her looking after her younger siblings. Jamey's family name provides him an extremely comfortable life and access to lofty social circles, although the vast fortune comes with strings attached in the form of family expectations for Jamey's future. As their relationship develops they face both internal and external struggles.
The story moved quickly with the shorter snippets from Elise and Jamey's perspectives alternating throughout each month of their developing relationship. I found the characters to be rather despicable, acting in a manipulative way more than genuine emotion, which while interesting was also frustrating; they exhibit a dangerous dependency upon one another for survival in an extremely physical relationship with very little substance behind it. I enjoyed how the story came full circle from the prologue-esqe first chapter a la Shakespearean plays (such as Romeo & Juliet, which this book has been compared to); however, it would have been a stronger, more compelling ending to stop shortly beyond where it started with the gun instead of continuing on to the nonsensical ending.
*I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.
booklovershangout's review against another edition
4.0
I love the timeframe and the setting of this book. It really takes you back. I also love the writing. It is intelligent and lyrical. The characters are very well developed and there are so many issues tackled in this story.
I will admit, in the beginning I had a little trouble getting into it, but once I did, I was completely sucked in and along for the ride. It is an intriguing story and one I definitely recommend being read. I had not previously read this author, but I will be reading more.
I will admit, in the beginning I had a little trouble getting into it, but once I did, I was completely sucked in and along for the ride. It is an intriguing story and one I definitely recommend being read. I had not previously read this author, but I will be reading more.
sp3cia1j's review against another edition
4.0
This is probably one of those books that will stay with me for a long time. Jamey and Elise are so unique, so real, and so well fleshed out as characters that you can't help but wonder what they're up to now. Despite how deep they were, the events of this book are so odd and random and not what you expect that it kind of all seems like a dream. The stream of consciousness writing style adds to this acid trip feeling.
As far as the ending...I don't know. I kept waiting to see how they would arrive at the ending that was foreshadowed in the beginning, and I did not expect what I read. The final ending seems just as odd as all the other turns of events, so I suppose it's fitting. In true dog lover fashion...I kept wondering about Buck.
Definitely recommend for a strange ride!
As far as the ending...I don't know. I kept waiting to see how they would arrive at the ending that was foreshadowed in the beginning, and I did not expect what I read. The final ending seems just as odd as all the other turns of events, so I suppose it's fitting. In true dog lover fashion...I kept wondering about Buck.
Definitely recommend for a strange ride!
amjammi's review against another edition
3.0
Star-crossed lovers. They succeed, but I never truly got behind them.
hannahfred's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
mmajer's review against another edition
1.0
From the description and the stellar reviews, this book sounded intriguing. I chose it as one my "Book of the Month" books for June. I struggled to get through this, but I hate not finishing books, so I powered through. I despised the characters and found it painfully boring. I was rolling my eyes so hard through the last 30-40 pages that I thought they were going to roll right out of my head.
bayports's review against another edition
challenging
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use and Sexual content
smalika's review against another edition
wasn’t down with how the author fetishized Elise’s upbringing. actually, just didn’t like how the author wrote about Black people, either. not willing to excuse that
jennieliv's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
actually terrible