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A review by pacific_blue4
How to Say Goodbye in Robot by Natalie Standiford
1.0
People looking to read this book may want to know that there is a lot of teen drinking in it and not just drinking when the characters go to parties. They also visit bars, order beers, and never get carded (which is completely ridiculous and unbelievable, nor does it serve any purpose in the story).
The relationship between the two main characters, Jonah and Bea, is odd. At the beginning of the book, I liked the fact that it wasn't quite a romance but seemed a little different than a friendship. This feeling was quickly smothered by the character of Jonah. He is a very distant, cold character. His treatment of Bea is never confronted. In fact, Bea remains almost apologetic towards him when he consistently wrongs her and treats her badly. She trusts Jonah completely (and blindly) and it was obvious to me, the reader, that he was absolutely untrustworthy, not only as a character but also as her so-called "friend." This and the drinking (oh, the drinking...) completely ruined what could have been a really good read.
This author shows some promise, so if she ever comes out with anything and should it sound interesting, I may try it. But know that I do not like this story nor is it recommended.
The relationship between the two main characters, Jonah and Bea, is odd. At the beginning of the book, I liked the fact that it wasn't quite a romance but seemed a little different than a friendship. This feeling was quickly smothered by the character of Jonah. He is a very distant, cold character. His treatment of Bea is never confronted. In fact, Bea remains almost apologetic towards him when he consistently wrongs her and treats her badly. She trusts Jonah completely (and blindly) and it was obvious to me, the reader, that he was absolutely untrustworthy, not only as a character but also as her so-called "friend." This and the drinking (oh, the drinking...) completely ruined what could have been a really good read.
This author shows some promise, so if she ever comes out with anything and should it sound interesting, I may try it. But know that I do not like this story nor is it recommended.