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Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
3.0
This is the only book by Rainbow Rowell I’ve ever read. It’s probably going to remain that way. Everything I’ve heard and read about Eleanor and Park makes me cringe, so I’m staying the hell away from that.
When I first started reading, I related to Cath. I lasted an entire WEEK at a larger university before transferring back to my hometown college.
But let’s get something straight. I am not that socially inept. Cath is borderline hermit. There’s a fine line between social anxiety and being unable to function in any situation. There’s got to be more going on there.
As quoted from Goodreads reviewer Khanh:
“‘Levi said. “It’s hard for me to get my head around. It’s like hearing that Harry Potter is gay.’
Ok, why the fuck are you referencing Harry Potter after having based the entire book around a fictionalized version of Harry Potter known as Simon Snow? Why?!”
True dat.
Pretty much everything from then on in that review is the truth. I think what Rainbow failed to understand is that there are SO many “nerds”, “geeks”, and “fangirls” out there, that no one is ever truly alone in their loves. Just look at all the fans Cath had for her fanfiction! I’m highly skeptical that no one, out of the thousands that read it, ever tried to contact Cath and be her friend.
Online friends are real friends too.
There’s the typical, handsome-random-dude-finds-girl-with-social-problems-and-weird-cultural-interests-surprisingly-appealing trope.
Levi was a good guy and all, but I just didn’t find myself jumping on-board that love train.
And Cath’s sister made me think of my own. 100%.
I do enjoy Rainbow’s writing. I do. I just think that her stories could use a little more thought and a little less hipster.
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When I first started reading, I related to Cath. I lasted an entire WEEK at a larger university before transferring back to my hometown college.
But let’s get something straight. I am not that socially inept. Cath is borderline hermit. There’s a fine line between social anxiety and being unable to function in any situation. There’s got to be more going on there.
As quoted from Goodreads reviewer Khanh:
“‘Levi said. “It’s hard for me to get my head around. It’s like hearing that Harry Potter is gay.’
Ok, why the fuck are you referencing Harry Potter after having based the entire book around a fictionalized version of Harry Potter known as Simon Snow? Why?!”
True dat.
Pretty much everything from then on in that review is the truth. I think what Rainbow failed to understand is that there are SO many “nerds”, “geeks”, and “fangirls” out there, that no one is ever truly alone in their loves. Just look at all the fans Cath had for her fanfiction! I’m highly skeptical that no one, out of the thousands that read it, ever tried to contact Cath and be her friend.
Online friends are real friends too.
There’s the typical, handsome-random-dude-finds-girl-with-social-problems-and-weird-cultural-interests-surprisingly-appealing trope.
Levi was a good guy and all, but I just didn’t find myself jumping on-board that love train.
And Cath’s sister made me think of my own. 100%.
I do enjoy Rainbow’s writing. I do. I just think that her stories could use a little more thought and a little less hipster.
http://mskiliereads.wordpress.com
Nimona by ND Stevenson
5.0
I had never heard of the Nimona web comics until the book was published. The art work is very Adventure Time-ish, so I was keen to pick it up, even without really knowing much about it.
Here is the run-down of what I liked about Nimona:
1:The artwork.
2:The mixed element of magic and science.
3:The characters. (Especially Nimona and Lord Blackheart.)
4:Goldenloin and Blackheart’s hinted-at relationship.
There were about 2-3 different stories happening at the same time throughout the book. We get a little of Nimona’s story, more towards the end at least. We get to see the struggles that the “hero” Goldenloin faces while trying to do his duty. And lastly, we get to see more of the backstory behind what happened between Goldenloin and Blackheart.
The humor throughout was so dry and witty, I was completely on board. Nimona and Blackheart are just adorable together, so I was so glad he let her stick around! (Although I don’t think Nimona would have accepted any other answer.)
I definitely hope there is more of Nimona and everyone else to come! I’m very pumped to get my hands on more of Noelle’s work. Lumberjanes is next on my list! I don’t have much else to say except I recommend everyone get their hands on this and give it a shot!
Here is the run-down of what I liked about Nimona:
1:The artwork.
2:The mixed element of magic and science.
3:The characters. (Especially Nimona and Lord Blackheart.)
4:Goldenloin and Blackheart’s hinted-at relationship.
There were about 2-3 different stories happening at the same time throughout the book. We get a little of Nimona’s story, more towards the end at least. We get to see the struggles that the “hero” Goldenloin faces while trying to do his duty. And lastly, we get to see more of the backstory behind what happened between Goldenloin and Blackheart.
The humor throughout was so dry and witty, I was completely on board. Nimona and Blackheart are just adorable together, so I was so glad he let her stick around! (Although I don’t think Nimona would have accepted any other answer.)
I definitely hope there is more of Nimona and everyone else to come! I’m very pumped to get my hands on more of Noelle’s work. Lumberjanes is next on my list! I don’t have much else to say except I recommend everyone get their hands on this and give it a shot!