Hello Lovelies! Review time! Unfortunately due The Indy/Indie ( Race Cars thing, I don't know how to spell it ) There is bad bad bad traffic and I couldn't not make it to the mailbox this week, although I tried, made dad drive me there but they closed already....so no IMM this week! However I have more reviews for you guys! Oh and TAYLOR SWIFT'S SPEAK NOW IS AWESOME!!!!
The Short Story? - I finshed Twenty Boy Summer last week, I picked up the book before it became banned so ha! Anyway, I don't know why it's banned because it was an absolutely beautifully written book that I think every teen should read. BTW does anyone know why it's banned because I can't find anything wrong with it.....
The Long Story? - So the book is about a girl ( Anna) who had a 'thing' with her best friend's brother ( Matt) Sadly, Matt died of a heart defect and Anna is left with so many questions unanswered and a broken heart that refuses to be mended. One summer Frankie ( Best Friend) and Anna go to California for a holiday, there they made a pact for a twenty boy summer... but along comes Sam....
I loved Twenty Boy Summer, it was a beautifully written book about loss, pain, heart break and hope. It's a powerful book that really makes an imprint. I found myself thinking about it even after I finished it. Sarah Ockler, really is a fantastic writer. The thing I liked about this book was that the story started almost immediately, a great pace to read at. Fantastic characters, realistic but cute plot and beautifully written. I thought the ending was rather abrupt though, I would have lised to know what happened with Sam and maybe an epilogue would have been nice. The cover was beautful as well, it also has a secret meaning to it so you have to read the book to understand! In general it was a beautiful book that leaves an imprint, Rating 4/5
Badass Boookie xx
I adored this book. The author gave such images that made you feel like you were at the beach. I loved it. I'm glad you enjoyed it as well. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely review. Have a pleasant weekend :)
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From what I've heard, it has sexual references and themes, as well as swearing. And possibly death might have added to the reasons for banning; I'm not sure. Glad you loved it; hope the ending isn't too bad when I read it. It's been sitting on my bookshelf for at least two-three months. Before the banned books week, too.
ReplyDeleteI loved the writing but disliked both Frankie and Matt. But, as I said, the writing is beautiful.
ReplyDeletei loved this book too - just a beautifully written book and I loved the characters.
ReplyDeleteI read this book a few months ago and fell in love. I was blown away by Ockler's rich, whimsical writing. I was totally transported to Zanzibar Island. The story is compelling and poignant, too- this novel immediately became one of my favorites. I was so upset when I found out about the whole banning issue!
ReplyDeleteI just got this from the library and plan on starting it today.
ReplyDeleteI read this book awhile back because of all the amazing reviews, but I ended up not really liking it at all. Oh well, we all have different tastes. I didn't know it was banned!! I couldn't really imagine why...
ReplyDeleteI loved this book!
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