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Book Review of Girl in the Arena

Girl in the Arena
Girl in the Arena
Author: Lise Haines
Genre: Teen & Young Adult
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 1


I'll prequalify this by saying I have not yet finished the book (about 2/3 of the way through) but so far, very disappointed. Such an interesting premise for a plot, but the follow-through is lacking. The style of writing is very off-putting and creates an atmosphere of having to WADE through the dialogue. It just does not flow smoothly- the author frequently does not utilize punctuation to indicate if what you are reading is thought or speech of the characters. I can't say the characters are all that engaging either, although there is potential there.

Update: I finished the book and trust me- it did not get any better. Don't waste your time.