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rebelkiss's review
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.
roseleaf24's review
3.0
The format of this book is original and engaging. The story is not so original.
cjgmiranda220's review
4.0
This book was made in scrapbook/journal format. It follows the life of a girl in the 1920s as she graduates from high school and starts making a life of her own. Since most of the pages are occupied by ephemera, there is not much text. This book does not have an in depth plot. Still, I enjoyed this book very much. It is a quick read, and I enjoyed the novelty.
seifknits's review
5.0
So interesting to have read this right after reading Chopsticks. Similar style, buy very different books.
louise56637's review
4.0
I loved the presentation of this story, with all the little bits and pieces to read and look at. It made me, almost, wish I kept a scrapbook.
wisbeth's review
5.0
This book is a book to be treasured! The story is wonderful and the way the story is told is fresh and new, at least to this reader. Caroline Preston tells us the story of Frankie Pratt through Frankie's scrapbook. At first I was afraid I would miss out on the story not being told in the traditional way one writes a story, through words. I was afraid I would get lost or miss out on something in the scrapbook. I need not worry. I caught on right away and before I knew it, I had read the whole book...in one sitting! The only thing that made me sad in this book, was turning the last page! I wanted it to go on and on!
In 1920, Frankie Pratt receives a scrapbook for her high school graduation, from her mother. Frankie dreams of being a writer but when circumstances force her to turn down a college scholarship, her dreams are set aside. Frankie keeps us updated on her life through her scrapbook. She uses her father's typewriter and her memorabilia to tell us her story. I found each and every page interesting. There are ticket stubs, newspaper articles, advertisements, postcards and so much more. On one page there were cards from a card game called The Authors card game by Walt Whitman. We had the same card game growing up, so it brought back great memories for me!
The story itself kept me reading. I had to know what happened to Frankie next. Her life is not always easy but she manages to rise above it all. Frankie finds her way into the reader's heart. She finds love, experiences scandal, travels abroad and through it all, Frankie grows as a person.
This is a book unlike any other! It is a book you will want to keep on your bookshelf to read again and again! There are delightful surprises on every page! This is a book not to be missed!
In 1920, Frankie Pratt receives a scrapbook for her high school graduation, from her mother. Frankie dreams of being a writer but when circumstances force her to turn down a college scholarship, her dreams are set aside. Frankie keeps us updated on her life through her scrapbook. She uses her father's typewriter and her memorabilia to tell us her story. I found each and every page interesting. There are ticket stubs, newspaper articles, advertisements, postcards and so much more. On one page there were cards from a card game called The Authors card game by Walt Whitman. We had the same card game growing up, so it brought back great memories for me!
The story itself kept me reading. I had to know what happened to Frankie next. Her life is not always easy but she manages to rise above it all. Frankie finds her way into the reader's heart. She finds love, experiences scandal, travels abroad and through it all, Frankie grows as a person.
This is a book unlike any other! It is a book you will want to keep on your bookshelf to read again and again! There are delightful surprises on every page! This is a book not to be missed!
novelesque_life's review
4.0
RATING: 4 STARS
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I read Preston's 2017 scrapbook novel, and thought it was okay but I felt like I was missing out on more of the story. I found that this earlier scrapbook novel felt more complete and really enjoyed this unique format.
(Review Not on Blog)
I read Preston's 2017 scrapbook novel, and thought it was okay but I felt like I was missing out on more of the story. I found that this earlier scrapbook novel felt more complete and really enjoyed this unique format.
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.