We wanted to create a way where we could read a few books, learn about many titles and have fun doing it! The tournament style reading of the Mighty Smackdown means that in the first round each participant reads two books, discusses both in a blog post, selecting one book to move on to the next round. Teachers are asked to commit to one round but most, if not all, continue on. We will read to the end when we will have only one book left standing!
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Inside Out and Back Again vs The Fault in Our Stars
It almost seems a bit sad that when I read through the postings for the two texts, poor little Inside Out was definitely left out in the cold. However, this adventure in reading is about great stories, and Inside Out cannot compare to The Fault in Our Stars. I echo what my co-readers mentioned - lack of depth in narrative and character development. I wanted more from Lai, but it never delivered. I am glad I was able to read the book; it was a lovely way to spend an hour on a Sunday afternoon of Spring Break. But John Greene outwrites Lai through his humour and pathos; any book that makes me both laugh out loud and cry I have to send forward.
Onwards and upwards to the Stars.
Wright
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