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mng's review against another edition
4.0
If Catcher in the Rye was written in the era of movies with a twist.
Quick read, but really well put together pieces of a story that makes a whole.
Quick read, but really well put together pieces of a story that makes a whole.
jamesdanielhorn's review against another edition
3.0
Started reading this very randomly, as it was one of the few books in my Air BnB in Antigua. Based on reviews it seemed kind of polarizing so I gave it a shot. The book is sort of a modern riff on Less Than Zero and isn’t far off albeit not nearly as good. I didn’t finish and after vacation I kinda forgot about it until recently and decided to finish it as an ebook. It’s a quick and easy read. No memorable prose to speak of, but it is fast paced and has a lot of style especially for being written by someone in high school. Worth a read if you enjoy books about disaffected youth and aren’t looking to have your mind blown, but certainly not essential.
theloveroflovers's review against another edition
school book, wasn't interesting
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug use, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism
bengriffin's review against another edition
2.0
For the most part it's quite enjoyable. There's a few sentences and characters that give away the author's inexperience but generally it barrels along and captures the disaffected privileged youth culture nicely. My main problem with the book was that it sets itself up for a dramatic crescendo but actually ends in a pointless messy clatter, undermining most of what came before. It's a quick read, and there's much worse out there, just don't expect too much, and be wary of the hype.
josanne's review against another edition
dark
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
3.5
carteremma's review against another edition
4.0
I was drawn into picking up this book. A book written by an 17 year old about a 17 year old drug dealer. I mean I am a little jealous that Nick McDonell had the dedication to write his novel during one summer, I have been working on mine for 6 months and I have managed a chapter so far!! I also really enjoyed the film adaptation and wanted to read the book. Bearing all of this in mind I had high expectations.
I was surprised at how easy this was to read. The subject matter, 3 days in the life of White Mike, is not an easy one to make enjoyable and easy to read. I didn't particularly like White Mike, but I don't think you are supposed to like him. The majority of the characters in this book are deeply flawed, but you keep reading to see how all of the little plot lines tie together in an unforgettable ending. I think at some point in the future I will pick this up again and reread it and I know that I will definitely pick up any other Nick McDonell books which cross my path in the future.
I was surprised at how easy this was to read. The subject matter, 3 days in the life of White Mike, is not an easy one to make enjoyable and easy to read. I didn't particularly like White Mike, but I don't think you are supposed to like him. The majority of the characters in this book are deeply flawed, but you keep reading to see how all of the little plot lines tie together in an unforgettable ending. I think at some point in the future I will pick this up again and reread it and I know that I will definitely pick up any other Nick McDonell books which cross my path in the future.
charlotteturvill's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
disturbing
pati_c's review
1.0
Horrível. Escrito pelo autor quando ele tinha 17 anos (e acredite, dá para perceber), conta como os riquinhos de NYC vivem uma vidinha vazia e regada a drogas e sexo. Não é original, já que em 1985 o livro "Less Than Zero", de Bret Easton Ellis nos apresentou a vida dos pobres jovens ricos; não é super bem escrito; os personagens parecem uma só massa sem distinção e eu tive a impressão de que quando o autor se cansou, Okay. Não recomendo nem para ler na praia. Se quiser algo do gênero, vá as raizes e leia Abaixo de Zero.
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resolveu matar todo mundo com uma arma comprada em Chinatown.fina13's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
linaslittlelibrary's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Violence, and Murder