catlimoo's review
4.0
This book is very interesting, the storyline moves fast so you won't get bored. I really liked it and the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because that the story is a bit disturbing, like it said in the goodreads review. Because well some parts weren't exactly nice to read and that guy was seriously sick to his core but a good book anyways :)
k3nnedy_writes's review
2.0
I ate this book up as a teen in 2016, but in retrospect this book seems really problematic in it's representation of survivors and in the disorder the main character is diagnosed with.
_michelle28_'s review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
ecoconscious_emma's review against another edition
5.0
AMAZING. Absolutely loved this, it definitely deserves more hype!!
thesarahstory's review against another edition
4.0
Angie ist dreizehn, als sie nachts im Wald entführt wird. Erst drei Jahre später kehrt sich völlig unerwartet zurück. Die Eltern sind total überfordert und Angie auch, denn sie kann sich an nichts erinnern. Nicht mal an die Narben an ihren Hand- und Fußgelenken. Engel, Pfadfinderin und Kleine Frau könnten ihr behilflich sein, denn alle tragen einen kleinen Teil von Angie in sich. Aber sie schweigen... denn sie wissen, dass Angie an der Wahrheit zerbrechen würde. Das Ausmaß des Erlebten könnte sie nicht ertragen.
Als ich dieses Buch gelesen habe, kam ich nicht mehr davon weg. Es war von vorne bis hinten spannend und es gab keine Zeit für Langeweile. Die Charaktere waren gut durchdacht und obwohl ich den Schreibstil nicht sonderlich speziell fand, hat die Autorin es mit einfachen Worten geschafft, den Leser in den Bann zu ziehen und vor allem auch eine unglaublich dichte Atmosphäre zu schaffen. Man fühlte sich wirklich teilweise eingesogen und Leser, die ihre Umgebung beim Lesen wirklich ausblenden können, die werden eine spannende, teils verstörende und irgendwie neue Geschichte erleben. Ein Abenteuer, definitiv.
Zu dieser Ernsthaftigkeit der in dem Buch umgesetzten Themen und Angies Situation, gab die Autorin immer eine Prise Humor, die mir wirklich sehr gut gefallen hat. Es fielen teilweise Sätze in den Dialogen, die mich wirklich zum Schmunzeln brachten.
Angies Gefühlsleben war auch größtenteils mehr als okay, wobei es sicher Situationen gab, in denen man sich fragte, ob das alles so glaubwürdig ist oder so abläuft, wie es in Wirklichkeit sein würde. Aber es ist und bleibt am Ende immer noch eine Geschichte. In Filmen stellt man sich diese Frage auch nicht ständig, sondern genießt einfach die Eindrücke, die man erhält. Und genau das habe ich hier auch getan und die Zeit mit Angie und den anderen, die im Buch eine große Rolle spielen, sehr genossen. Ich hoffe, ihr könnt das auch!
Als ich dieses Buch gelesen habe, kam ich nicht mehr davon weg. Es war von vorne bis hinten spannend und es gab keine Zeit für Langeweile. Die Charaktere waren gut durchdacht und obwohl ich den Schreibstil nicht sonderlich speziell fand, hat die Autorin es mit einfachen Worten geschafft, den Leser in den Bann zu ziehen und vor allem auch eine unglaublich dichte Atmosphäre zu schaffen. Man fühlte sich wirklich teilweise eingesogen und Leser, die ihre Umgebung beim Lesen wirklich ausblenden können, die werden eine spannende, teils verstörende und irgendwie neue Geschichte erleben. Ein Abenteuer, definitiv.
Zu dieser Ernsthaftigkeit der in dem Buch umgesetzten Themen und Angies Situation, gab die Autorin immer eine Prise Humor, die mir wirklich sehr gut gefallen hat. Es fielen teilweise Sätze in den Dialogen, die mich wirklich zum Schmunzeln brachten.
Angies Gefühlsleben war auch größtenteils mehr als okay, wobei es sicher Situationen gab, in denen man sich fragte, ob das alles so glaubwürdig ist oder so abläuft, wie es in Wirklichkeit sein würde. Aber es ist und bleibt am Ende immer noch eine Geschichte. In Filmen stellt man sich diese Frage auch nicht ständig, sondern genießt einfach die Eindrücke, die man erhält. Und genau das habe ich hier auch getan und die Zeit mit Angie und den anderen, die im Buch eine große Rolle spielen, sehr genossen. Ich hoffe, ihr könnt das auch!
lexyg's review
4.0
Esto fue inesperado de una forma realmente buena. Creí que tras estar con el dichoso 'reading slump' no iba a poder pasar de las primeras 10 páginas pero, me encontré a mi misma queriendo saber a dónde quería ir la autora con la historia. Si bien, no encontré particularmente agradable a Angie, sí me gustó . En fin, este libro resultó mejor de lo que esperaba y estoy interesada en ver más de la autora.
Spoiler
la aparición de Little Wife, Girl Scout y Tattletell; incluso Angel tenía cosas de verdad interesantes que me hubiera gustado que se explorasen másthe_lady_reads's review
5.0
As seen on Ed and Em's Reviews!
I feel like this novel needs to come with a warning. Not one that says "KEEP AWAY," but "ENTER IF YOU DARE." Because Pretty Girl-13 is a daring novel that broaches a subject that is not often discussed in young adult fiction. It's controversial, it's gritty and it's mentally draining. It is not for everyone, but I think that those who can handle the subject, will find themselves strangely entranced by this young girl's horrible tale.
I really wasn't sure what to expect from Pretty Girl-13. The summary didn't make much sense to me, and I kept away from reviews so as not to spoil myself. I'm so glad I did. Reading this book would not have been the same had I been given any inkling of its content. I recommend that others with an interest in this novel do the same. It makes for an amazing experience.
Angie disappeared without a trace in the woods during a trip with her Girl Scouts troop, only to reappear three years later. She doesn't remember any of that time. Her last memory before "waking up" in her old neighborhood with extremely sore feet is leaving the campsite to go to the bathroom. To solve the mystery behind it all, she must unlock the memories with professional help. But the revelations may destroy her and everything she thought she knew about herself.
I'm honestly afraid I'm going to say too much and spoil it for anyone who reads this review, so I'll stop there and just rave about the rest of the book.
The characters in Pretty Girl-13 are intense. There is so much that could be said about them, Angie especially. Angie's story is inspiring. I didn't always agree with her decisions, but the way she handled everything that happened to her was absolutely amazing. Her strength and (most of the time) her maturity made for a character that the reader can truly grow to love. The minor characters are not as easy to get along with. I, personally, had trouble with Angie's parents. Some of their actions and interactions with Angie made me sick to my stomach. Angie's therapist, detective and good friend were wonderful additions to the books. They fit in perfectly and made the book feel very realistic.
The plot is steady, and strong, for the most part. I had some minor issues towards the end, but the beginning and middle were very solid. Things moved at a gradual pace that fit with the themes and setting of the novel.
I was left feeling emotionally destroyed. After finishing the novel, my palms were sweaty, my heart was racing and I was jittery from all of the emotions that had welled up inside of me. These kinds of stories have always been morbidly fascinating for me. Many people feel the same way, which is why I believe that many people will like this. This is not an easy subject to tackle. Emotionally distressing, disturbing and a total mystery, Pretty Girl-13 will hold its readers captive from the very first page.
I received an e-copy of this novel from the publisher for my honest opinion and review via Edelweiss.
I feel like this novel needs to come with a warning. Not one that says "KEEP AWAY," but "ENTER IF YOU DARE." Because Pretty Girl-13 is a daring novel that broaches a subject that is not often discussed in young adult fiction. It's controversial, it's gritty and it's mentally draining. It is not for everyone, but I think that those who can handle the subject, will find themselves strangely entranced by this young girl's horrible tale.
I really wasn't sure what to expect from Pretty Girl-13. The summary didn't make much sense to me, and I kept away from reviews so as not to spoil myself. I'm so glad I did. Reading this book would not have been the same had I been given any inkling of its content. I recommend that others with an interest in this novel do the same. It makes for an amazing experience.
Angie disappeared without a trace in the woods during a trip with her Girl Scouts troop, only to reappear three years later. She doesn't remember any of that time. Her last memory before "waking up" in her old neighborhood with extremely sore feet is leaving the campsite to go to the bathroom. To solve the mystery behind it all, she must unlock the memories with professional help. But the revelations may destroy her and everything she thought she knew about herself.
I'm honestly afraid I'm going to say too much and spoil it for anyone who reads this review, so I'll stop there and just rave about the rest of the book.
The characters in Pretty Girl-13 are intense. There is so much that could be said about them, Angie especially. Angie's story is inspiring. I didn't always agree with her decisions, but the way she handled everything that happened to her was absolutely amazing. Her strength and (most of the time) her maturity made for a character that the reader can truly grow to love. The minor characters are not as easy to get along with. I, personally, had trouble with Angie's parents. Some of their actions and interactions with Angie made me sick to my stomach. Angie's therapist, detective and good friend were wonderful additions to the books. They fit in perfectly and made the book feel very realistic.
The plot is steady, and strong, for the most part. I had some minor issues towards the end, but the beginning and middle were very solid. Things moved at a gradual pace that fit with the themes and setting of the novel.
I was left feeling emotionally destroyed. After finishing the novel, my palms were sweaty, my heart was racing and I was jittery from all of the emotions that had welled up inside of me. These kinds of stories have always been morbidly fascinating for me. Many people feel the same way, which is why I believe that many people will like this. This is not an easy subject to tackle. Emotionally distressing, disturbing and a total mystery, Pretty Girl-13 will hold its readers captive from the very first page.
I received an e-copy of this novel from the publisher for my honest opinion and review via Edelweiss.
bc7ate9's review against another edition
4.0
I started this as an audio book, but was totally hooked and needed to read it so I could get through it faster. If you are into psychological thrillers about kidnapping and/or abnormal psychology, I recommend it. I don’t know how accurate it is in a lot of ways, but it’s fiction - all it has to do is entertain me and it definitely did.