mfortunak's review against another edition
3.5
I would have rated this at least a star and a half higher if the main character/author didn’t make the mc the worst kind of teenage boy
sweetdreams_sunshine's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
Even though this had it's flaws this book was so much fun! Also the twist at the end definitely surprised me. Even though there were hints I did not realize they were there until Max makes the discovery. It was definitely a clever and interesting choice to end the book.
I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys John Hughes films as I definitely think the comparisons are accurate.
Even though this had it's flaws this book was so much fun! Also the twist at the end definitely surprised me. Even though there were hints I did not realize they were there until Max makes the discovery. It was definitely a clever and interesting choice to end the book.
I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys John Hughes films as I definitely think the comparisons are accurate.
kaylakaotik's review against another edition
3.0
Rating 3.5 stars
Don't Get Caught was a pretty good book. I can certainly see why the reviews pre-publication are as positive as they are (4.59 stars on Goodreads in early February).
Here's the thing, this book has a lot going for it. It's got pretty great writing. The story is packed full of action. There's no lulls or parts that could have been eliminated for a better book. The characters are all interesting. The pranks are funny. It's an enjoyable book.
My biggest problem with it (my only problem really) is that I never felt fully engaged in the story. I must say that it felt sort of strange. It had everything a person might want in a book like this, but somehow I still felt a bit disconnected.
Even feeling that disconnect from the story, I can tell Don't Get Caught is going to be a big hit.
* This book was received from Sourcebooks Fire via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. *
Don't Get Caught was a pretty good book. I can certainly see why the reviews pre-publication are as positive as they are (4.59 stars on Goodreads in early February).
Here's the thing, this book has a lot going for it. It's got pretty great writing. The story is packed full of action. There's no lulls or parts that could have been eliminated for a better book. The characters are all interesting. The pranks are funny. It's an enjoyable book.
My biggest problem with it (my only problem really) is that I never felt fully engaged in the story. I must say that it felt sort of strange. It had everything a person might want in a book like this, but somehow I still felt a bit disconnected.
Even feeling that disconnect from the story, I can tell Don't Get Caught is going to be a big hit.
* This book was received from Sourcebooks Fire via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. *
bookhawk's review against another edition
3.0
Don’t Get Caught was a very fun book and centered around a great idea. The characters were interesting and each brought something to the story. This was a 4 star book until the very end which eschewed the predictable ending somewhat at its own peril. Recommended reading if you want a quick romp of high school prank stories.
resslesa's review against another edition
5.0
Hilarious! I love the many innuendos and puns throughout the novel (written by a fellow English teacher clearly) and the voice of the teen boy protagonist is so on point! Fans of Don Calame's Swim the Fly series and David Lubar's Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie series will love this one.
pranjallives's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
illbefinealone's review against another edition
5.0
Reading Don't Get Caught is an adventure. It's so much fun and it offers plenty of laugh out loud moments. I loved Max's narration, the voice Mr. Dinan has used is beautiful. It's such a fresh and entertaining read, I didn't want it to end.
sandylovesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
A fun book that some people will think it encourages kids to pull pranks and misbehave. I say it encourages laughing and some fun time with a book. I like Max, Ellie, Malone, Wheeler, and Adleta. They didn't know each other well until they are pranked. Then the prank wars begin.
chemwiz77's review against another edition
5.0
Laugh out loud funny. Clever and witty. I just loved this book. Thoroughly enjoyable for many different crowds. I cannot wait to read the next one from Kurt. Get you some of this book!!!