by Annette Curtis Klause
Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance, Fiction
Pages: 264
Format: 1999 version Paperback
"We all have the right to be different, don't we?"
Book Time Talk:
I really liked this book. Beautifully balanced with action, romance, mystery, wit, and passion. It is not one of your typical young adult book, where 98% is about the romance of the main characters. On top of having a good plot, was the writing. It was almost poetic. It was easy to be immersed into this book with the writing; and making you feel all the feels. This book brings you into a new world. Seeing the life and traditions of being in a pack. The way they exist in their loup-garou world and in our "meat-boy" world.
When you first start this book, she will introduce a shit-ton of side characters. It can get really overwhelming. But do not worry! You don't need to remember them all. You'll eventually realize which characters you need to know. I don't understand why she brought up so many characters and details, when they only appear once or twice. It can make things confusing and make the reader not want to read it. At the same time, I get why she brought them in. To show the pack and how they operate. There were some strange parts and Vivian being overdramatic. Which I find very annoying. Luckily, they happened rarely. When you get past them, the book gets kickass.
There is blood, violence, death, and murder. But it's nothing you haven't seen on TV before. It's not all gore! I swear. Just tons of action to keep you on the edge of your seat and wondering what is going to happen next.
I noticed there were lots of bad reviews complaining about the sexualization of this book. I completely understand why people may get offended from this book, from their own personal beliefs and ideals. Lets get real honest here: People think about sex. People have sex. Woah. It's human nature. Why should an author deny all thoughts or implications of sex in a book, when it is something everyone will do. It's like the author denying the character to breathe. That's how I see it. This book was not a sex-fest or an erotic book. It brought up normal teenage thoughts and action. People can deny it all they want, but we all have crazy hormones that want one thing. There is no actual sex scenes in this book. it is all implied and behind closed doors. The one thing I think people would have a problem with is with Vivian's mother, Esme, being a cougar. Esme has relations with a younger man. But what is wrong with that? Older men can bang an eighteen year olds with no harsh judgements and slut-shaming, but if a woman does that the world goes crazy. Double standard much? Vivian is a great character about how she handles men harassing her for sex. She is straightforward and says no. She does not give a second thought, give in, or do it because he begs for it. She doesn't sleep with them because they are the typical dominating alpha male that tries to scare her with their strength and threats. She is a strong woman; She does what she wants, not what other people want her to do.
I feel like everyone can relate to Vivian. She is literally part of two worlds. She has to fit into both worlds. She becomes torn and has to figure what does she want more. It's like being in school all over again. You want to fit in with everyone, but when you start to be them, you lose yourself. Eventually, you realized you aren't you anymore. Being you is what makes "you" you. There is nothing wrong with being "you".
Can't wait to watch the movie! People have told me they left out tons of information, and the ending was completely different. I'm still excited though. (P.S. It's on Netflix!)
I really liked this book. Beautifully balanced with action, romance, mystery, wit, and passion. It is not one of your typical young adult book, where 98% is about the romance of the main characters. On top of having a good plot, was the writing. It was almost poetic. It was easy to be immersed into this book with the writing; and making you feel all the feels. This book brings you into a new world. Seeing the life and traditions of being in a pack. The way they exist in their loup-garou world and in our "meat-boy" world.
When you first start this book, she will introduce a shit-ton of side characters. It can get really overwhelming. But do not worry! You don't need to remember them all. You'll eventually realize which characters you need to know. I don't understand why she brought up so many characters and details, when they only appear once or twice. It can make things confusing and make the reader not want to read it. At the same time, I get why she brought them in. To show the pack and how they operate. There were some strange parts and Vivian being overdramatic. Which I find very annoying. Luckily, they happened rarely. When you get past them, the book gets kickass.
There is blood, violence, death, and murder. But it's nothing you haven't seen on TV before. It's not all gore! I swear. Just tons of action to keep you on the edge of your seat and wondering what is going to happen next.
I noticed there were lots of bad reviews complaining about the sexualization of this book. I completely understand why people may get offended from this book, from their own personal beliefs and ideals. Lets get real honest here: People think about sex. People have sex. Woah. It's human nature. Why should an author deny all thoughts or implications of sex in a book, when it is something everyone will do. It's like the author denying the character to breathe. That's how I see it. This book was not a sex-fest or an erotic book. It brought up normal teenage thoughts and action. People can deny it all they want, but we all have crazy hormones that want one thing. There is no actual sex scenes in this book. it is all implied and behind closed doors. The one thing I think people would have a problem with is with Vivian's mother, Esme, being a cougar. Esme has relations with a younger man. But what is wrong with that? Older men can bang an eighteen year olds with no harsh judgements and slut-shaming, but if a woman does that the world goes crazy. Double standard much? Vivian is a great character about how she handles men harassing her for sex. She is straightforward and says no. She does not give a second thought, give in, or do it because he begs for it. She doesn't sleep with them because they are the typical dominating alpha male that tries to scare her with their strength and threats. She is a strong woman; She does what she wants, not what other people want her to do.
I feel like everyone can relate to Vivian. She is literally part of two worlds. She has to fit into both worlds. She becomes torn and has to figure what does she want more. It's like being in school all over again. You want to fit in with everyone, but when you start to be them, you lose yourself. Eventually, you realized you aren't you anymore. Being you is what makes "you" you. There is nothing wrong with being "you".
Can't wait to watch the movie! People have told me they left out tons of information, and the ending was completely different. I'm still excited though. (P.S. It's on Netflix!)
"Once upon a time," He said in a voice that was velvet thunder, "I killed the girl I love."
I have read this book three or four times, I love it that much. The movie is shockingly different, though. As long as you're prepared, it's not that bad. Besides, hot guys. XD
ReplyDeleteI read it only a few weeks ago, and I want to go back. Isn't it great to find books like this?
DeleteI've read really really really bad things about the movie. Which makes me caution, but whatever. I wanna see hot men :yummy: