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emilybriano's review against another edition
5.0
A sweet coming-of-age story told through scrapbook memorabilia. A delightful and quick read.
mindthebook's review against another edition
5.0
En av sommarens största överraskningar. Befarade nostalgi i överkant, fick bara-så-rätt bohemisk Bildungsroman. Åtminstone fokuserade jag på de bitarna.
coffeenbooks74's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
This was a really fun book to read! It's the 1920s, and Frankie Pratt wants to be a writer. Using her dad's Corona typewriter, she makes a scrapbook to tell her story.
This is a very short book, since there's not much writing on each page, but it's so much fun to look at all of the vintage decorations on each page!
This is a very short book, since there's not much writing on each page, but it's so much fun to look at all of the vintage decorations on each page!
zabcia's review against another edition
4.0
83%
Preston's collage-style art combined with writing is such a brilliant and unique way to present historical fiction; it captures the essence of the era in a way that just words (or even film) never could, because it uses actual artefacts of the time period that normally wouldn't be relevant or important enough to include in a story-telling media, but that sheds valuable insight nonetheless.
The ending was a bit abrupt, which was especially surprising because I'd imagine that
Preston's collage-style art combined with writing is such a brilliant and unique way to present historical fiction; it captures the essence of the era in a way that just words (or even film) never could, because it uses actual artefacts of the time period that normally wouldn't be relevant or important enough to include in a story-telling media, but that sheds valuable insight nonetheless.
The ending was a bit abrupt, which was especially surprising because I'd imagine that
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a scrapbooking bride would want to include all sorts of wedding and honeymoon memorabilia, rather than just disappear off the face of the planet. Not sure if this was because there just wasn't enough material to use, or if it's intended to indicate that her life changed and she no longer 'needed' the scrapbook or whatever, but either way, it felt oddly sudden.kirstenrose22's review against another edition
3.0
This is cute - and pretty and fun to look at. There's not a whole lot of substance there, but it also goes quickly, so I think it all evens out. I am a sucker for girls at college in the early 20th century storylines, so I particularly liked that part.
aliciasirois's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kimmaloo's review against another edition
2.0
I think the author tells the story in a very clever way (i.e. through scrapbook pages). However, the story itself is very basic. I give it 2.5 stars. Also, you need to have a hard copy of the book to get the full effect. I don't think this book would be as good on an e-reader.
heathercottledillon's review against another edition
3.0
Frankie begins her scrapbook as a high school student. As she grows up during the 1920s, she adds to her book, preserving her memories of going to college, falling in love, having her heart broken, moving to Paris, and chasing her dream of being a writer. Each page is filled with photos, captions, and memorabilia from her life and the time period in general. This is a unique, interesting way to tell the story, and I enjoyed each and every page. The story itself isn't earth-shattering, but the fun format makes it worth reading.
beckymrtn's review against another edition
5.0
Per my husband - "like a girly girl's comic book. Perfect for you." I agree wholeheartedly. This read was incredibly beautiful, nostalgic, and unique. The Roaring Twenties and Paris at their finest.
rebelkiss's review against another edition
3.0
It was an interesting twist on a book. Scrapbook meets diary. It had really fun and interesting pictures. It got a bit tedious towards the end. But it was still very enjoyable.