Inside Out and Back Again - So Unexpected
I was thoroughly disappointed when the book arrived and I looked
at it. I did NOT expect to like it, nor did I expect that kids would like it
either. However, it is an engaging story, told through the eyes of child. I
found myself unable to put it down, often reading more than I had originally
budgeted for time. Though eloquently written, and filled with emotion, it was a
bit too sophisticated for such a young audience.
Raven Boys -
I thought I would like Raven Boys more than I did. It started out
strong, that story was very clever and included a lot of rich background
information. I liked the juxtaposition of the rich and poor, the traditional,
upper-crust prepatory school with the earthy, free-spirited psychics. I think
young readers would like the dark nature of the story, for example hanging out
in the cemetery waiting for the spirits of dead people. The story seemed to lag
a bit in the middle and lose focus. It pulled out of the nose-dive in the end,
and so I would say that I liked it, but I didn't love it. The ‘Twilight’
generation, who can appreciate the 'underworld,' and are not burdened with a
longing for a good storylines, would be enthralled by Raven Boys. Therefore, my
choice is Raven Boys
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