Showing posts with label Lisa McMann. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lisa McMann. Show all posts

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Review ; FADE by Lisa McMann


ABOUT THE BOOK /: For Janie and Cabel, real life is getting tougher than the dreams. They're just trying to carve out a little (secret) time together, but no such luck. Disturbing things are happening at Fieldridge High, yet nobody's talking. When Janie taps into a classmate's violent nightmares, the case finally breaks open--but nothing goes as planned. Not even close. Janie's in way over her head, and Cabe's shocking behavior has grave consequences for them both.

Worse yet, Janie learns the truth about herself and her ability. And it's bleak. Seriously, brutally bleak. Not only is her fate as a Dream Catcher sealed, but what's to come is way darker than she'd even feared...

(taken from LisaMcmann.com)





THE REVIEW /:

Elements ;

1. Shocking Factor - 7/10
2. Thrilling Factor - 8.5/10
3. Funny Factor - 6/10
4. Honesty Factor - 5/10
5. Originality Factor - 10/10

and

Narrator's Voice - as this book was written in present tense, there isnt a narrator but I would say that the words are all straight forward making it easier for readers to understand the situation.

Overall conclusion - Lisa Mcmann writes in a manner that she captivates readers with the revelation of mysteries. You grow more and more curious by each page. She is truly good messing with our feelings. Cabel Strumheller's character is the one that got to me. He is dark and shady but turns out to be funny at times, you can't help but wish you had a boyfriend like him. In Fade, I love how Janie is independent and although she does relies on Cabel some of the time, she makes her own decision and stands by on it. I had to admire that strength and courage she had. She is totally inspirational. As I am a softie at heart, yes I admit. I was pretty glad of how Cabel/Janie's relationship worked out. (is that considered a spoiler?) The ending of the book, truly is haunting. It shows that you can be happy even in a sorrowful situation. You might have an idea how Gone would start with but Lisa Mcmann is always surprising you. If you haven't read this book yet, I suggest you do. (start with WAKE, though) It tells you that life isnt always a trip to the amusement park.

So, grit your teeth while you wait for the much anticipated book out next year!


TIQA

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Oh No, Stop Teasing Me Tuesday!

Hello! Oh, yes. Its Teaser Tuesday!

Going to school means more homework! Oh, how agonizing. Can you feel the pain? Okay. So I know that I'm neglecting this blog but that should all stop because I am back and better than ever!

(Exclamation marks are so interesting! Aren't they?! )

Teaser Tuesday means I have to :

(drum rolls please)


1. Grab your current read
2. Let the book fall open to a random page
3. Share 2 "teaser" sentences from the page, somewhere between lines 7 and 12.
4. Share the title of the book


Since I have no current read (I need to visit the bookstore sometime soon) I'll go with my previous read which is

FADE by LISA MCMANN

teaser ; "Call me when you get a chance. If anything happens." "I will." "Love you, Janie. Be safe." "I will. Talk to you soon." Fifteen minutes later they are back on the road. Nobody sleeps. (Cabel and Janie, page 142)

If the teaser doesnt interest you. You know what they say, don't judge a book by its teaser.

Ha ha.

Review on FADE coming SOON!



TIQA