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lauxlau's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this book a lot. The world may seem a bit unrealistic for us.. I mean we all know that our flaws shape us to the humans we are and that they make us special. And we all know that we can only learn from our mistakes. In 'Flawed' it doesn't work like that. Everyone is perfect and if they're not then they get branded with the letter "F" for flawed.
All in all, I had fun reading it. At times I wished that the story would speed a bit up and that something would happen.
All in all, I had fun reading it. At times I wished that the story would speed a bit up and that something would happen.
danielaaslett's review against another edition
5.0
I surprisingly really enjoyed this book, especially as it's Cecelia Ahern's first young adult novel. Looking forward to the sequel, Perfect.
naephari's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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? No
4.25
milliad's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
mrsbooknerd's review against another edition
4.0
Holy Smokes.
How naive I was... I selected this book for a bedtime read believing that it would be all flowers and true love and magic and life lessons. Essentially your standard Cecelia Ahern novel but with spotty teenagers instead of adults.
I started the book at 9.30, as soon as I climbed under the cool covers of my bed, hoping that I'd nod off with semi-boredom fairly soon. Yet, as the clock struck midnight, I was sitting upright, eyes wide, heart thundering and the covers long since forgotten as I read the last page.
I couldn't shut my mind down at all, thinking through all of the events and themes and trying to calm down my questions and emotions. Some of the events described and themes covered were difficult for me to read as an adult-adult, let alone all those unsuspecting young-adults. They left me feeling uncomfortable and disturbed, and yet I'd have punched anyone who tried to stop me reading.
I enjoyed the dystopian setting, despite it not being my usual 'thing'. The idea of punishment for moral impeachments was actually rather simplistic, but utterly thought-provoking. I certainly haven't stopped thinking about the novel since I finished it, and have been rabbiting on about it to anyone who would listen.
Did I like Celestine? Honestly, no. At least, not at the start. I can see the room for development and hope that the next novel turns her into the hero that she needs to be. However, in this novel, she was insipid and spiritless for the majority. She was far too obsessed with being perfect and having the perfect life. It was great to see her ruffled and to see her having to deal with life as the epitome of everything considered imperfect.
I found her narration often immature. She focused on the things important to a teenager, which makes sense because she was, but I wanted more. I didn't want her to focus on her little boyfriend. I wanted her to step up and take up the 'Flawed' baton. I wanted Celestine to be as adult as the events and themes covered in the novel.
Ahern had written a few words at the end of the book, stating that she thought of the idea for 'Flawed' while writing 'The Marble Collector', her last adult novel. I didn't like 'The Marble Collector' at all, yet usually devour Ahern novels. I now wonder if she was distracted while writing that novel and that is why she didn't give it her all. If so, I totally forgive her because if she was thinking up 'Flawed' it was worth it.
Can't wait for the next novel, and to see how Celestine develops and shapes the world.
How naive I was... I selected this book for a bedtime read believing that it would be all flowers and true love and magic and life lessons. Essentially your standard Cecelia Ahern novel but with spotty teenagers instead of adults.
I started the book at 9.30, as soon as I climbed under the cool covers of my bed, hoping that I'd nod off with semi-boredom fairly soon. Yet, as the clock struck midnight, I was sitting upright, eyes wide, heart thundering and the covers long since forgotten as I read the last page.
I couldn't shut my mind down at all, thinking through all of the events and themes and trying to calm down my questions and emotions. Some of the events described and themes covered were difficult for me to read as an adult-adult, let alone all those unsuspecting young-adults. They left me feeling uncomfortable and disturbed, and yet I'd have punched anyone who tried to stop me reading.
I enjoyed the dystopian setting, despite it not being my usual 'thing'. The idea of punishment for moral impeachments was actually rather simplistic, but utterly thought-provoking. I certainly haven't stopped thinking about the novel since I finished it, and have been rabbiting on about it to anyone who would listen.
Did I like Celestine? Honestly, no. At least, not at the start. I can see the room for development and hope that the next novel turns her into the hero that she needs to be. However, in this novel, she was insipid and spiritless for the majority. She was far too obsessed with being perfect and having the perfect life. It was great to see her ruffled and to see her having to deal with life as the epitome of everything considered imperfect.
I found her narration often immature. She focused on the things important to a teenager, which makes sense because she was, but I wanted more. I didn't want her to focus on her little boyfriend. I wanted her to step up and take up the 'Flawed' baton. I wanted Celestine to be as adult as the events and themes covered in the novel.
Ahern had written a few words at the end of the book, stating that she thought of the idea for 'Flawed' while writing 'The Marble Collector', her last adult novel. I didn't like 'The Marble Collector' at all, yet usually devour Ahern novels. I now wonder if she was distracted while writing that novel and that is why she didn't give it her all. If so, I totally forgive her because if she was thinking up 'Flawed' it was worth it.
Can't wait for the next novel, and to see how Celestine develops and shapes the world.
lyraggs's review against another edition
3.0
Rapidísima de leer, una protagonista con demasiados complejos pero con una lógica blanco-negro, interesante ya que no es alguien que se lanza a loco, lo piensa y eso la hace que me agrade teniendo ese toque que muchas protas no poseen.
La historia es fácil de leer y te atrapa, poco a poco vemos el desarrollo como Celestina va madurando pero sin perder su esencia. Buena historia algo light para pasar un buen rato.
La historia es fácil de leer y te atrapa, poco a poco vemos el desarrollo como Celestina va madurando pero sin perder su esencia. Buena historia algo light para pasar un buen rato.
zsazsa_3's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mizzlroy's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVED this book. I was hooked right away and remained hooked until the last page—at which point I immediately started the sequel. Dystopian at its best.
emmaleckie7's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
megsbookishtwins's review against another edition
3.0
I received this free from the publishers via NetGalley
Celestine North lives a perfect life in a perfect society. She is deemed perfect when some others are deemed flawed. Those who are flawed have deviated from society's accepted norms and behaviours - they have sinned. Those who are found to be flawed are branded with the letter F depending on their 'crime' - in order for society to achieve a real 'perfect' world, free from sin such as lying and cheating. Celestine has never really questioned those rules that determine who is flawed and who isn't - until one day out of compassion she finds herself being branded flawed. Out of anger, the judge gives her a sentence of five brands, the most anyone has ever got, but in the secrecy of the branding chamber she is given a extra one out of spite and hatred. She then finds out that the system and its people are in fact, flawed.
I did not have too high expectations going into Cecelia Ahern's Flawed, despite it's intriguing premise. However, I felt like Flawed was a decent dystopia but it is lacking in certain areas. I felt like our main character Celestine was the best aspect of this novel. She had a really distinct voice in my opinion. She was very logical, she saw the world in black and white, right and wrong and I enjoyed seeing her view of her society change throughout the novel and her development as a person.
There were some overused tropes in Flawed, such as Celestine being used as an poster girl for a 'rebellion' of sorts, that she does not embrace. There is some romance, but I like how it isn't at the forefront and while there are some aspects of insta-love, I believe the development in the sequel has an opportunity to be really good.
I think the world building was the worst aspect. While I appreciate what Cecelia Ahern was trying to achieve, I think the world building had a lot of work to do. I believe it was a tad simplistic and I would have liked to have found out more about the judges themselves, the police, the system itself, and other parts of society. I believe there is a lot of potential for the world, but it was not explored as much as I had hoped.
One thing I think that Ceceila Ahern also did really well was Celestine's relationship with those around her - her sister, her boyfriend, etc.
Overall, a decent dystopia that does have potential but it was lacking for me somewhat. But if you are a fan of dystopia, then I would probably recommend.
Celestine North lives a perfect life in a perfect society. She is deemed perfect when some others are deemed flawed. Those who are flawed have deviated from society's accepted norms and behaviours - they have sinned. Those who are found to be flawed are branded with the letter F depending on their 'crime' - in order for society to achieve a real 'perfect' world, free from sin such as lying and cheating. Celestine has never really questioned those rules that determine who is flawed and who isn't - until one day out of compassion she finds herself being branded flawed. Out of anger, the judge gives her a sentence of five brands, the most anyone has ever got, but in the secrecy of the branding chamber she is given a extra one out of spite and hatred. She then finds out that the system and its people are in fact, flawed.
I did not have too high expectations going into Cecelia Ahern's Flawed, despite it's intriguing premise. However, I felt like Flawed was a decent dystopia but it is lacking in certain areas. I felt like our main character Celestine was the best aspect of this novel. She had a really distinct voice in my opinion. She was very logical, she saw the world in black and white, right and wrong and I enjoyed seeing her view of her society change throughout the novel and her development as a person.
There were some overused tropes in Flawed, such as Celestine being used as an poster girl for a 'rebellion' of sorts, that she does not embrace. There is some romance, but I like how it isn't at the forefront and while there are some aspects of insta-love, I believe the development in the sequel has an opportunity to be really good.
I think the world building was the worst aspect. While I appreciate what Cecelia Ahern was trying to achieve, I think the world building had a lot of work to do. I believe it was a tad simplistic and I would have liked to have found out more about the judges themselves, the police, the system itself, and other parts of society. I believe there is a lot of potential for the world, but it was not explored as much as I had hoped.
One thing I think that Ceceila Ahern also did really well was Celestine's relationship with those around her - her sister, her boyfriend, etc.
Overall, a decent dystopia that does have potential but it was lacking for me somewhat. But if you are a fan of dystopia, then I would probably recommend.