I think I already reviewed the first book in the series by Katy Birchall, but I wanted to do the other two books because
a) I loved Book 2 and b) Book 3 was sort of sad When people say a book is sad, and it made them cry, listeners mostly assume they meant that someone died or there's a huge problem like divorce or war. I just want you to know that I'm not talking about that kind of sad. I'm talking about the sort of sad that teenagers can relate to in a normal life. The sadness you feel when a loved one dies is not the same as the sadness you feel if a guy breaks up with you. At least, I don't think it is. Given I have not had any experience, I can't say for sure, but I'm guessing it is very different. Please bear in mind that the latter type of sad is the one I will be referring to when I say "sad". So, glad we got that sorted. Now, Book 2: It was amazing. I found it was easy to understand and relate to, which is nice in a book. Funny, smart, surprising... pretty good book. But Book 3: Was really sad. Well, sad but because I didn't like the story. It is actually still great, but apart from not liking the ending, this book talked more about the life of a famous person, which I found was sometimes impossible to relate, which was one of the things I had really liked in the previous books. Mainly because this book focused on her school trip and her father's wedding with a famous person, so it was just harder to relate her experience with something a normal teenager would experience, in a way. So that being said, it was still okay. Well more than okay. Pretty good is what I would say. Anna's adventures continue in THE IT GIRL: TEAM AKWARD and THE IT GIRL: DON'T TELL A BRIDESMAID...
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I think that the first thing I will mention is that this book is probably not the book you're thinking about. This is a book called Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde (yes, I know, it's a very weird name), and it has nothing to do with the novel 50 Shades of Grey, so don't get confused, and also, if you're searching online for the book, you might need to know the author, which is why I mentioned it above, otherwise the only thing you will find is 50 Shades of Grey.
What can I say? It was frustrating. Very frustrating. Not because it was a bad read. Far from it. In fact, it was so good it was so annoying when I actually finished. Especially since the ending was exactly what I said. Frustrating. Mainly because IT WAS SAD. Not crying sort of sad, but annoying. I'm trying to explain without any spoilers, and I am finding it impossible, so... Just read the book, then you'll understand what I'm trying to say. I also found the way of living, the society, whatever you want to call it, very interesting to read about. The concept of classifying people by whatever colour they can see is absurd, but it is what makes the book enjoyable, since the whole story is based on said society. Altogether, a fantastic book! Oh, and if you plan to read it, there is (supposedly) a sequel, but I don't think it has come out yet, and this book is from 2008, so... BE WARNED! In a world where social ranking is determined by colour perception, Eddie Russet (a Red) plans on marrying Constance Oxblood, an engagement planned purely for the sake of a higher social status. But all that changes when he's sent to East Carmine and meets Jane, a girl with a retroussé nose and violent temperament who happens to be ranked as Grey, the lowest perception. He falls in love and is soon engaged in dangerous revolutionary talk... I can't believe this. This just can't be true. I judged this book by its cover, thinking that it would be like the Princess Diaries and I wouldn't like it too much, but I was so totally WRONG. I am so glad though, because for once I actually made an effort to read a book I though I wouldn't like, and I actually enjoyed it so much I just had to read the book AGAIN only 12 hours after finishing it! That's a first, even for me. I don't think I have EVER done that before. I just... I just... I just enjoyed the book so much. The main reason: it is amazing! (Seriously? That's the best you can come up with? COME ON!) Ok, I'll try harder. This book is about a girl who is really not popular and then she becomes famous so she tries to be popular and fit in. Not the best idea, but the choice is understandable. The way it's written, you can totally get why she does those things (well, sort of. She is kind of really weird. Not just like alone and all that. She does have one or two ideas which make you think "WHAT??? WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT?") But anyway. You see things clearly through her perspective, mainly because the book is written in first person, and you learn about it, and if that (or something similar) happens in your life, and you're feeling like you should try and fit in more, you can remember this book and say "Yeah, well, maybe I can live the way I am and just be myself". The characters- the good ones, anyway- are really quirky and lovable. Basically, a great read for young teenage girls, sort of 11+ or like that. I really hope that, if you read it, you enjoy it, because I personally think it is a GREAT book.
New girl Anna is... well, ok, she is weird. In a good, unique way. But when her father starts dating a famous celebrity, her world turns upside down. Suddenly, the most popular kids in school are her best friends and the hottest guy in her class starts being VERY nice to her. Yeah, sounds great. But then she decides to hide her weirdness so as to not embarrass herself in front of the world. Is it really want Anna wants??? P.S. Did I mention that this book has some really funny parts? And that there are two more books after this one??? |
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