Reviews

Camp by L.C. Rosen

jordb1213's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

erdfraeulein's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Eigentlich mochte ich das Buch, aber man muss schon sagen, dass es wirklich sehr sehr viel Stereotype bedient. Es gab die "männlichen" Jungs und die "femininen" Jungs und irgendwie nichts dazwischen? Und das Ende gab mir das Gefühl, als seien nur die femininen Jungs die richtigen Homosexuellen? Das war mir einfach viel zu platt. Die Story war eigentlich schön, aber das hat es mir ganz schön ruiniert. Es gibt etwas zwischen schwulen Jungs, die sich schminken und Nagellack tragen und solchen, die diese für "Schwuchteln" halten. Und obwohl das im Buch genau so auch angesprochen wird, vermitteln die Charaktere aber ein anderes Bild. Hudsons Veränderung am Ende ist leider absolut unglaubwürdig und auch in meinen Augen total unnötig. Er muss nicht werden wie Randy, um "er selbst" zu werden. Zu akzeptieren, dass Randy kein schlechterer Mensch/Mann/Schwuler ist, nur weil er auf Make-up, Mode und Nagellack steht, hätte vollkommen ausgereicht und wäre glaubwürdiger und sympathischer gewesen. So wirkt er leider total unecht und gestellt. Schade. Es hätte ein besseres Buch sein können, wenn es weniger Klischees gegeben hätte.

madivanthof08's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny inspiring reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

reco's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

leahroyelle's review against another edition

hopeful informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

samiamstew's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I did not like Hudson’s attitude… I guess that it was internalized homophobia but Randy just changed so much and I did not like that message… 

sincerelyhadley's review

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

johnny92m's review against another edition

5.0

I started this off SO skeptically, and not just because of my burning distaste for Bye Bye Birdie. While my opinions on the musical don’t change too much, I was thoroughly pleased with this story by the end.

A tale of what acceptance means, both internally and externally, it takes some not so unexpected twists and turns. But while the surprises might be few, the characters are engaging and propel this piece forward into new territory with each page.

scoobyluce's review

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

shullin3's review against another edition

3.0

3.5