delicatewatkins's review
1.0
Terrible, terrible book. The writing is so poor and I can't believe someone actually claims to have edited this book. The dialogue was unnatural and the characters were one-dimensional.
I can't believe I finished this. I rarely finish 1 star books.
I can't believe I finished this. I rarely finish 1 star books.
toodoorcc's review
2.0
I was able to read this book from Jellybooks so they can track my reading progress.
With that being said, I did not enjoy this book. I did not like any of the characters or the writing style. It was very slow in the beginning towards the middle of the book and it was extremely hard for me to NOT skim pages because my reading progress was being tracked. It would have been a good idea I feel, if there was a different approach to the characters. They were all angry, violent, and acted "tough". I absolutely HATED Jasmine. She was such a bitch throughout the whole book and Margot drove me up the wall. I really hated her too.
I'm very sorry but I just did not enjoy this book at all.
With that being said, I did not enjoy this book. I did not like any of the characters or the writing style. It was very slow in the beginning towards the middle of the book and it was extremely hard for me to NOT skim pages because my reading progress was being tracked. It would have been a good idea I feel, if there was a different approach to the characters. They were all angry, violent, and acted "tough". I absolutely HATED Jasmine. She was such a bitch throughout the whole book and Margot drove me up the wall. I really hated her too.
I'm very sorry but I just did not enjoy this book at all.
chyreads29's review
2.0
Three quick things:
1. It was near impossible to enjoy Margot as a character because she was so judgey and self-absorbed.
2. All the "action" happened in the last forty or so pages.
and finally...
3. So.much.telling.
1. It was near impossible to enjoy Margot as a character because she was so judgey and self-absorbed.
2. All the "action" happened in the last forty or so pages.
and finally...
3. So.much.telling.
alisarae's review
After Margot's parents discover that she went on a shopping spree with their credit cards, Margot finds herself working away her summer at her family's supermarket in the Bronx instead of partying in the Hamptons with her prep school friends. The supermarket is full of family and neighbors that Margot would rather pretend didn't exist--they are way too loud, nosy, and Puerto Rican for the image she has been cultivating at her prep school. But she has one goal in mind--an end of summer party at her crush Nick's house--and will do anything to make it there.
The voice of this book is very teen. The language is of the moment and even plot development seems like a teen contrived it (there were a lot of "That escalated quickly" moments). The cover is gorgeous and made me think the book was going to be a bit more literary or indie, but it totally isn't. Would be appropriate for readers who want to read without worrying about tough vocabulary.
The voice of this book is very teen. The language is of the moment and even plot development seems like a teen contrived it (there were a lot of "That escalated quickly" moments). The cover is gorgeous and made me think the book was going to be a bit more literary or indie, but it totally isn't. Would be appropriate for readers who want to read without worrying about tough vocabulary.
escapismforlife's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Classism, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Forced institutionalization, Addiction, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Gaslighting, and Pregnancy
bookishnicole's review
3.0
Eh, this one gets a 3 - Margot was vapid and her character development didn't happen until the last like hour and a half of an eight hour audiobook.
There was very little that was redeemable about her, and I spent the whole book waiting for her to learn something or change and it never happened.
There was very little that was redeemable about her, and I spent the whole book waiting for her to learn something or change and it never happened.
marcopoloreads's review
3.0
This book fell flat for me. The writing was just okay, and nothing stood out to me much. Literally all of the characters were extremely annoying and forgetful as well, which made me dislike this one even more. I definitely do think that there are people who will enjoy this, but I was not one of them.
kaylakaotik's review
3.0
My biggest issue with this book was Margot herself. I get flawed and unlikable characters, but she was completely self-absorbed. It was hard to see past her selfishness. While there was some character growth (less than what I would have expected) for her at the end of the book, I feel like it came too late to change my opinion of her.
There's a lot going on throughout the book as far as the story goes. It's some pretty heavy stuff: family issues, growing up, fitting in, and gentrification to name a few. The book doesn't seem busy, though, because a lot of it isn't explored as fully as one might like (recalling what happened at the beach party here).
The Education of Margot Sanchez was a decent, but predictable, book.
There's a lot going on throughout the book as far as the story goes. It's some pretty heavy stuff: family issues, growing up, fitting in, and gentrification to name a few. The book doesn't seem busy, though, because a lot of it isn't explored as fully as one might like (recalling what happened at the beach party here).
The Education of Margot Sanchez was a decent, but predictable, book.
sc104906's review
3.0
After Margot steals money from her family, she is forced to work at her family's grocery store. Margot wishes she could be with her rich prep school friends on summer vacation, but instead she works to hide her real life from her friends and save face in front of them. She is determined to make it to the end of the summer bash at their summer place. While at the grocery store, Margot is forced to face and confront family secrets. She sees how her father and brother treat others at the store and how they reject a local guy, Moises, who is trying to save the community from gentrification. The more time Margot spends with her family and Moises, the more she is forced to take a hard look at herself and her family.
I found this story compelling. I was intrigued by the characters and Margot grew on me. The drama that can be found in this novel compelled me along.
I found this story compelling. I was intrigued by the characters and Margot grew on me. The drama that can be found in this novel compelled me along.