matchaghost's review
5.0
Can I just say that I want to keep this book because I love this book so much!! It made me want to make my own little scrapbook also.When I first received the book I wasn't sure at what I borrowed. I knew it was a scrapbook but I didn't know it was this beautiful story. I was pleasantly shock and excited to read it. I didn't want it to ever end and fret at the though there would be no other novel like this. I love all the little memorabilia because I too keep tickets, souvenir, etc. At one point of the book I was so into it, it felt so real like it was a biography maybe I wanted that to happen. It was at the point when Frankie best friend, Oliver started a magazine called " The New Yorker" that I was just flabbergasted and said " shut the front door". What I really loved most about the protagonist was that she lived life! Well at least it sounded like she did, she knew what she wanted and she went for it. Even if it took her to far away places where she didn't even know- she was a go-getter. I highly recommend! A DEFINITE MUST READ!
marshmallowbooks's review
4.0
This was a very clever book. A novel told via scrapbook? A really good idea! And all from the 1920s - vintage photographs and anecdotes and advertisements and everything.
hlogan's review
3.0
Beautifully done period piece. Very evocative of the 1920s, and an uncommon way to tell a story. Really enjoyed it.
hereistheend's review
3.0
(3.5 stars) (one might think there are spoliers in this so idk if you want to skip reading this?)
Okay. First can I just say that this book is GORGEOUS OH MY GOODNESS. I am literally the author bc I love love love collecting vintage scrapbooks and journals... so in that respect, this book is one of the very best e v e r.
And the description. Frankie's graduating from high school and wants to be a writer (both like me woot woot) and it takes place in the 1920's. *passes out*
The storytelling is superb somehow. The story?
Eh.
It's a *really good* story, but honestly?
I got really. sick. of all of her lovers gone wrong.
like come on how many do we need?
So... I was disappointed. This had the potential to The Best Book but fell a bit flat on the focus on about 47 lovers who turn out crap.
(but the ending though isnt about a CRAP lover so never MIND.)
Okay. First can I just say that this book is GORGEOUS OH MY GOODNESS. I am literally the author bc I love love love collecting vintage scrapbooks and journals... so in that respect, this book is one of the very best e v e r.
And the description. Frankie's graduating from high school and wants to be a writer (both like me woot woot) and it takes place in the 1920's. *passes out*
The storytelling is superb somehow. The story?
Eh.
It's a *really good* story, but honestly?
I got really. sick. of all of her lovers gone wrong.
like come on how many do we need?
So... I was disappointed. This had the potential to The Best Book but fell a bit flat on the focus on about 47 lovers who turn out crap.
(but the ending though isnt about a CRAP lover so never MIND.)
emilybriano's review
5.0
A sweet coming-of-age story told through scrapbook memorabilia. A delightful and quick read.
kricketa's review
4.0
a coming-of-age story told through vintage memorabilia, formatted as a scrapbook. this is so much fun to look at!
pbobrit's review
4.0
Very quick read, largely due to its heavy graphical content but an amazing book none the less. If you are a fan of 1920s design and culture you will get something out of this book, and will probably come back for a re-read because of all the amazing little details in this novel. Incredibly enjoyable I highly recommend.
julieh46's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
adrienneambo's review
4.0
Innovative and fun to read. Told in scrapbook style, the coming of age story of Frankie Pratt in the 1920s was delightful. An out of the ordinary and good for high school readers and up!!!