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jessicajessica101's review against another edition
4.0
Une très très bonne surprise ! J'ai adoré ce livre, et tout particulièrement son personnage principal. Carson est un personnage sarcastique au possible, ironique, assez cynique sur le monde qui l'entoure, mais je l'ai trouvé terriblement attachant. J'ai aimé son humour, sa façon de voir les choses, mais aussi ses rêves, ses aspirations, c'est un personnage complet, vivant, qui a su évoluer dans le livre, et j'ai adoré cela.
Et la fin.. elle m'a prise par surprise, mais bon dieu quelle est bien trouvée, et je l'ai trouvé assez forte et surtout avec pas mal de sens.
Une très belle lecture, définitivement que je recommence !
Et la fin.. elle m'a prise par surprise, mais bon dieu quelle est bien trouvée, et je l'ai trouvé assez forte et surtout avec pas mal de sens.
Une très belle lecture, définitivement que je recommence !
princessklee's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
viviennemorgain's review against another edition
5.0
So, I should say something clever here.
It was very good. Not only the story, but the writing as well, and it's such a pleasure, because that's what you see less often when it comes to good books.
If you think you can read it in two days, think again. It's not easy to stomach the venom it contains. A venom, that's more lethal than acid, wasabi and the strongest chili pepper mixed together. It's not an exaggeration.
A lot of readers find it hard to love Carson. Well, do you really think he should be loved? I think, he only needs to be accepted or understood, but not loved. This character is not about love.
But he can be accepted and understood. If you've ever been bullied, don't tell me you've never felt like Carson.
And also, there are the witty quips that make you laugh out loud.
My favourite part though, was the literary magazine. I'm glad it was included in the book.
And among all the venom and quirky lines, I hope you'll notice the message, that no matter what, just do what you believe in.
It was very good. Not only the story, but the writing as well, and it's such a pleasure, because that's what you see less often when it comes to good books.
If you think you can read it in two days, think again. It's not easy to stomach the venom it contains. A venom, that's more lethal than acid, wasabi and the strongest chili pepper mixed together. It's not an exaggeration.
A lot of readers find it hard to love Carson. Well, do you really think he should be loved? I think, he only needs to be accepted or understood, but not loved. This character is not about love.
But he can be accepted and understood. If you've ever been bullied, don't tell me you've never felt like Carson.
And also, there are the witty quips that make you laugh out loud.
My favourite part though, was the literary magazine. I'm glad it was included in the book.
And among all the venom and quirky lines, I hope you'll notice the message, that no matter what, just do what you believe in.
syndi3's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
the first 10% of the book, i keep chuckle. i love sarcastic humor. but then 20% into the book, i am like mhew.... not in a good way.
the rest of the book flat boring. as boring as the character with colver.
the rest of the book flat boring. as boring as the character with colver.
tropic_anaaa's review against another edition
5.0
Chris Colfer can act, sing, AND write. The best thing about this book is that Carson Phillips wants to a journalist, get his degree at a huge school, and then work in New York. JUST LIKE ME! A+, would recommend.
eyreguide's review against another edition
4.0
This book is made up of Carson Phillips' journal entries, some newspaper articles and a literary journal to tell the story. Carson's darkly sarcastic voice is very entertaining and so funny, as he tries his hardest to make something of his life despite what sounds like the worst high school in existence. Teenage angst and prejudice and cruelty is very much in evidence, but Carson's lighting wit tears through the superficial layers of the characters and reveals a lot of heart in even the most unlikable characters. Although Carson is the hero of the story, he has his flaws as well, and although it does seem justified compared to the flaws of his fellow classmates, it grounds the story by making it feel like a realistic study in character.
The story is mostly character-driven, because it is about Carson's underhanded efforts to get into Northwestern University, and how he uncovers the secrets of some of his popular fellow students, and Carson is the one who really carries the story. Don't expect alot of plot or even many twists and turns (except for the secrets the students are hiding). The only thing I had trouble with was the ending, which seemed so unexpected and I found it hard to understand why it had to end that way. But I know this is a personal preference, and it really doesn't change how very enjoyable I found the whole of the story.
The story is mostly character-driven, because it is about Carson's underhanded efforts to get into Northwestern University, and how he uncovers the secrets of some of his popular fellow students, and Carson is the one who really carries the story. Don't expect alot of plot or even many twists and turns (except for the secrets the students are hiding). The only thing I had trouble with was the ending, which seemed so unexpected and I found it hard to understand why it had to end that way. But I know this is a personal preference, and it really doesn't change how very enjoyable I found the whole of the story.
blainesrepera's review
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mel420's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
birgits_bookshelf's review against another edition
5.0
One thing I can promise you: You will hate Carson Phillips, protagonist of this sweet little book. But although you somehow feel sorry for him at times. And would he not be the asshole he is, the book would be boring. It would just be stories of a few people in a small town somewhere in America.
Another thing: You will find many quotes you will love! Too many quotes, to be honest.
Another thing: You will find many quotes you will love! Too many quotes, to be honest.