OKAY SO I finished this on vacation and forgot to check back in #oops
To those of you who have read Tolstoy, how well did it track with Anna K?I have never read it but am obsessed with the Kira Knightley film version and it did hit all the major points. I particularly liked how they still managed to make the brother (Nick?) an outcast in a similar fashion while making it believable for the setting.
This book definitely mentions racial stereotypes etc. -- what do you think the importance of these being mentioned, as well as how people of color are at front and center of a YA novel?If anyone other than the Ks are POC I somehow did NOT pick up on it. I have definitely (and not deliberately!) been reading a lot more BIPOC content of late so I did appreciate it. The casual racism out of the teenagers felt incredibly realistic and added a nice layer to the characters that often felt one-dimensional otherwise.
What was your first impression of Alexander and how did his arc end up influencing your thoughts on his character at the end?NGL he read like an abusive boyfriend throughout SO.
A lot if not most of these characters are certainly going through puberty; what advice would you give to one of them if you had them right in front of you?The fuck is wrong with you children. KEEP IT IN YOUR PANTS.
Your favorite moment in the book?Uhhhh
Least favorite?Any time Eleanor existed
Favorite CharacterStephen and Dustin were the only ones I even liked >.>
Least Favorite CharacterELEANOR.
Favorite Relationship [platonic, familial, antagonistic etc]Stephen and Dustin <3
What are your overall thoughts?Sorry Lady, I just didn't care for this one! I gave it 2 stars on Goodreads because at the end it was fine rather than actively disliking, but I think I have finally evolved past the stage of my life where I enjoy reading about the sex lives of rich teenagers xD
As an adaptation, though, I think it did fairly well. It definitely and realistically captured the social fallout of Anna's decisions (which I was skeptical it would be able to do) and I think it would definitely appeal to a YA audience. Lee was a good author, just not for me in this instance <3
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To those of you who have read Tolstoy, how well did it track with Anna K?
This book definitely mentions racial stereotypes etc. -- what do you think the importance of these being mentioned, as well as how people of color are at front and center of a YA novel?
What was your first impression of Alexander and how did his arc end up influencing your thoughts on his character at the end?
A lot if not most of these characters are certainly going through puberty; what advice would you give to one of them if you had them right in front of you?
Your favorite moment in the book?
Least favorite?
Favorite Character
Least Favorite Character
Favorite Relationship [platonic, familial, antagonistic etc]
What are your overall thoughts?
As an adaptation, though, I think it did fairly well. It definitely and realistically captured the social fallout of Anna's decisions (which I was skeptical it would be able to do) and I think it would definitely appeal to a YA audience. Lee was a good author, just not for me in this instance <3
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