Interesting in the telling, but lacks moral compass
I read this book because I loved Dodie's 101 Dalmatians. I almost didn't read it because the cover noted that the movie based off the book is the "most romantic" one of the year...and Im not really into romance books or movies. Inatead of acquiring it, like I was contemplating, I decided to compromise and check it from the library first.
A good decision.
First - what I liked: Dodie writes in a very engaging way and kept me interested in the story. I lived the descriptions of surroundings and the attempt to "capture" people. The first third of the book was the best.
What I didn't like: so many wrong/misdirected/immoral (or as the character puts it "wicked") choices made! Not only is nobody "falling in love" with the right people, but everyone seems further to make romantic encounters with people they do NOT love - in part because of (real or imagined) spurred love. Basically, its a soap opera in book form.
While there are astute observations about romantic conundrums and situations, there lacks a moral compass to chide, convict, and guide that was most disappointing.
And the ending - what a letdown! Im not sure how some have said its uplifting, I found it depressing, though it showed a kind of fortitude.
The telling of the story deserves 5 stars, the content (particularly as it pertains morally/guiding the youth in their choices) deserves 1 star. The remaining content deserves 3 stars for a book average of 2.5 stars. For all of its interest in conveying the story, I cannot recommend it because of the moral failings and how they are presented. Quite disappointing.
I read this book because I loved Dodie's 101 Dalmatians. I almost didn't read it because the cover noted that the movie based off the book is the "most romantic" one of the year...and Im not really into romance books or movies. Inatead of acquiring it, like I was contemplating, I decided to compromise and check it from the library first.
A good decision.
First - what I liked: Dodie writes in a very engaging way and kept me interested in the story. I lived the descriptions of surroundings and the attempt to "capture" people. The first third of the book was the best.
What I didn't like: so many wrong/misdirected/immoral (or as the character puts it "wicked") choices made! Not only is nobody "falling in love" with the right people, but everyone seems further to make romantic encounters with people they do NOT love - in part because of (real or imagined) spurred love. Basically, its a soap opera in book form.
While there are astute observations about romantic conundrums and situations, there lacks a moral compass to chide, convict, and guide that was most disappointing.
And the ending - what a letdown! Im not sure how some have said its uplifting, I found it depressing, though it showed a kind of fortitude.
The telling of the story deserves 5 stars, the content (particularly as it pertains morally/guiding the youth in their choices) deserves 1 star. The remaining content deserves 3 stars for a book average of 2.5 stars. For all of its interest in conveying the story, I cannot recommend it because of the moral failings and how they are presented. Quite disappointing.
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