tmcconnell93's review against another edition
4.0
Cath is pretty much me, minus the writing fan-fiction thing. I really loved aspects in this book and I liked the "coming of age" plot. I didn't LOVEEE this book. But I did enjoy it.
joanasilva_19's review against another edition
3.0
3.7⭐
Em Fangirl conhecemos Cath de 18 anos que acabou de entrar na universidade juntamente com a sua irmã gémea Wren. No entanto, não vão partilhar um quarto como têm feito nos últimos 18 anos.
De seguida conhecemos Levi e Reagan. Esta última é colega de quarto de Cath e embora no início nos pareça arrogante, depois começamos a gostar da sua personalidade. Reagan é aquele tipo de pessoa que diz aquilo que precisamos de ouvir mas que mais ninguém tem coragem para dizer.
Voltando a falar da nossa protagonista: Cath adora ler e até escreve Fanfiction sobre Simon e Baz, dois dos seus personagens preferidos da sua série de livros preferida. Neste livro acompanhamos a Cath a adaptar-se à vida académica e a ser forçada de sair da sua zona de conforto. Enquanto a irmã gémea, Wren, só pensa em sair com a sua colega de quarto e ir a festas embebedar-se, Cath prefere ficar no seu quarto a escrever a sua Fanfiction.
Neste livro também temos romance. Confesso que no início não estava a perceber com qual dos rapazes Cath se ia apaixonar, se por Levi, o ex namorado da sua colega de quarto, ou se por Nick, o seu colega de aula de Escrita Criativa. Mas adorei que tivesse ficado com quem ficou. Ou melhor, adorei que houve realmente alguma coisa entre eles porque este livro não tem final. O que me deixou com imensas perguntas. Queria saber dos planos deles para o futuro. E também como acabava a Fanfiction que Cath passava a vida a escrever (ao longo do livro podemos ler excertos tanto dos livros originais da saga, como das várias Fanfictions que Cath escreveu e estava a escrever).
Mas apesar disso, foi um livro que adorei ler. Apenas tinha uma expectativa para este livro: identificar-me com a personagem principal (através da sinopse pareceu-me logo que ia acontecer) e essa expectativa foi alcançada. Não que me identifique com tudo aquilo que Cath faz, mas com muita coisa.
É uma leitura levezinha e recomendo a toda a gente que goste de escrever ou ler Fanfiction. Tenho a certeza de que se vão adorar.
Em Fangirl conhecemos Cath de 18 anos que acabou de entrar na universidade juntamente com a sua irmã gémea Wren. No entanto, não vão partilhar um quarto como têm feito nos últimos 18 anos.
De seguida conhecemos Levi e Reagan. Esta última é colega de quarto de Cath e embora no início nos pareça arrogante, depois começamos a gostar da sua personalidade. Reagan é aquele tipo de pessoa que diz aquilo que precisamos de ouvir mas que mais ninguém tem coragem para dizer.
Voltando a falar da nossa protagonista: Cath adora ler e até escreve Fanfiction sobre Simon e Baz, dois dos seus personagens preferidos da sua série de livros preferida. Neste livro acompanhamos a Cath a adaptar-se à vida académica e a ser forçada de sair da sua zona de conforto. Enquanto a irmã gémea, Wren, só pensa em sair com a sua colega de quarto e ir a festas embebedar-se, Cath prefere ficar no seu quarto a escrever a sua Fanfiction.
Neste livro também temos romance. Confesso que no início não estava a perceber com qual dos rapazes Cath se ia apaixonar, se por Levi, o ex namorado da sua colega de quarto, ou se por Nick, o seu colega de aula de Escrita Criativa. Mas adorei que tivesse ficado com quem ficou. Ou melhor, adorei que houve realmente alguma coisa entre eles porque este livro não tem final. O que me deixou com imensas perguntas. Queria saber dos planos deles para o futuro. E também como acabava a Fanfiction que Cath passava a vida a escrever (ao longo do livro podemos ler excertos tanto dos livros originais da saga, como das várias Fanfictions que Cath escreveu e estava a escrever).
Mas apesar disso, foi um livro que adorei ler. Apenas tinha uma expectativa para este livro: identificar-me com a personagem principal (através da sinopse pareceu-me logo que ia acontecer) e essa expectativa foi alcançada. Não que me identifique com tudo aquilo que Cath faz, mas com muita coisa.
É uma leitura levezinha e recomendo a toda a gente que goste de escrever ou ler Fanfiction. Tenho a certeza de que se vão adorar.
pixelsandreveries's review against another edition
Fangirl was on my TBR list since the day I heard about it from the book community online. So when I came across it in the library I jumped at the chance to read it. It was a very light-hearted contemporary read and I really liked the ease of Rainbow Rowell's writing style. Also, it is a good book to pick up if you want to experience big changes coming your way like going to university.
It starts out with Cath's state of confusion and how real her fears of being surrounded by new people are. Her experiences are relatable but also eye-opening because, well change can be a scary thing at times.
Fangirl was very different to any book I've read as it had a story within a story. I honestly did not like this because I felt like it hindered the main characters from developing more. This also meant that the story had a very slow pace which I wasn't a fan of and an ending which felt too abrupt.
On the bright side though is the character Levi who is sooo sweet and funny you are sure to fall in love with him. His character is endearing and genuine. If anything, this book is worth reading just because of him.
It starts out with Cath's state of confusion and how real her fears of being surrounded by new people are. Her experiences are relatable but also eye-opening because, well change can be a scary thing at times.
Fangirl was very different to any book I've read as it had a story within a story. I honestly did not like this because I felt like it hindered the main characters from developing more. This also meant that the story had a very slow pace which I wasn't a fan of and an ending which felt too abrupt.
On the bright side though is the character Levi who is sooo sweet and funny you are sure to fall in love with him. His character is endearing and genuine. If anything, this book is worth reading just because of him.
lissajean7's review against another edition
4.0
Another great story with tons of layers. I'd classify it as New Adult rather than Young Adult, as it follows twins starting college. It deals with themes of family, mental health, identity, love, and -very tangentially- fandom. Her characters have a depth to them that is beautiful and rare. There are so many poignant moments. I wish there were more if it.
untitledlullaby's review against another edition
5.0
This was amazing I think it really peaked in the middle of the book. However I feel like after the dad went to the hospital, wren going didn’t pack the same punch. That’s really my only nit pick for the story.
dimsimkitty's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
rebeccatc's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
addisonmarieeeee's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I don't think I have enough words to describe how much I love Fangirl. I read it first as a freshman in high school and today almost 10 years later I still love it just as much if not more. I was so afraid to reread it but it held up so well. I really enjoyed listing to the the audiobook this time, it added a lot to the story, especially switching narrators to add a distinction between Cath's story and her writing.
Cath, Levi, and Regan are so interesting and unique. Cath is shy and doesn't want to make any friends when she starts college. She only cares about writing Carry On. Levi lights up every room and is the definition of perfect. Regan is snarky and sassy and I love her friendship with Cath. But of course they aren't perfect and that's why I love them so much, they feel so real.
My only real negative is that I wish it was longer. I feel like there could have been more at the end and it was a little rushed.
Cath, Levi, and Regan are so interesting and unique. Cath is shy and doesn't want to make any friends when she starts college. She only cares about writing Carry On. Levi lights up every room and is the definition of perfect. Regan is snarky and sassy and I love her friendship with Cath. But of course they aren't perfect and that's why I love them so much, they feel so real.
My only real negative is that I wish it was longer. I feel like there could have been more at the end and it was a little rushed.
earthspiritwoman's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
0.5