Yet another book that Goodreads have missed. I wonder how many other's won't get reviews?
I love Daniel Handler as much as I love Lemony Snicket (hehe). This book, however, I found disappointing.
Why We Broke Up came highly recommended to me from my friend Madeline, who knows how much of a fan I am of Snicket and was just as excited as I was when he started publishing more books. I found it disappointing. It was quirky and well written, but, like many of the other Young Adult novels I have reviewed recently, I felt too old for the pettiness of the book.
Again, I would like to share my Goodreads review of this book as I think it says all I want to say now:
I have rated this book 5 out of 10. It was alright. I would recommend it to people who are still in junior high or high school, or perhaps a high school mindset, who are dealing with a tough breakup, as I feel that they are the ones most likely to enjoy it. However, true fans on Handler's work should not shy away from this publication as they will still enjoy it.
I love Daniel Handler as much as I love Lemony Snicket (hehe). This book, however, I found disappointing.
Why We Broke Up came highly recommended to me from my friend Madeline, who knows how much of a fan I am of Snicket and was just as excited as I was when he started publishing more books. I found it disappointing. It was quirky and well written, but, like many of the other Young Adult novels I have reviewed recently, I felt too old for the pettiness of the book.
Again, I would like to share my Goodreads review of this book as I think it says all I want to say now:
Why We Broke Up reminds us of what it's like to be in an unhealthy relationship, why obsession is bad, and why one should never keep reminders from every single date that one went on of a particular person in a box under ones bed and why these items should never be returned to that particular person. Honestly, I found the whole concept of the book a little creepy.Predictable but with all the charm one expects from Handler.Good illustrations.One shouldn't keep momentos from dates. They only serve as ugly reminders of false happiness. Case and point.
I have rated this book 5 out of 10. It was alright. I would recommend it to people who are still in junior high or high school, or perhaps a high school mindset, who are dealing with a tough breakup, as I feel that they are the ones most likely to enjoy it. However, true fans on Handler's work should not shy away from this publication as they will still enjoy it.
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