Better as an adult book
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Re: Better as an adult book
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I agree on both counts! Within the first page I was like... THIS IS FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS?!nfdoughe wrote: ↑14 Feb 2020, 11:11 While I was reading it, I didn't give a thought to it being YA. It is absolutely not material for the youngest levels of that age group. It would make a much better book if it was aimed at older audiences. That being said, it would still have to improve exponentially before it was a great book.
Personally, I felt like the author had a great concept but let things get away from her as she focused on Adam + Carly. It also kinda felt like two stories she kinda mushed together.
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I felt the same way! I really wanted to see the author lean into the dark and grittiness she is obviously capable of... just not in a book for teenagers. A lot of missed opportunities.Jezebelle84 wrote: ↑14 Feb 2020, 14:43 I think if this had been written with a more adult audience in mind, it could have been much more than it is. There was a lot of potential to this book that i think was wasted. The author could have explored mental illness and psychopathic behaviour, but didn't. This could easily have been a really dark book but was probably held back for the sake of the intended audience.
Someone else made the point that the branding could have had a vast impact on things which is a shame... I mean, I understand... you want your book to make some money and YA is a popular genre. But writing a gritty book and chopping it up to fit YA guidelines just didn't work.
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There were quite a few bizarre sexual hints that really threw me off... like Adam watching Carly shower and her just not acknowledging it? ~shudders~
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Exactly! It's like the author couldn't decide which genre she wanted to do.cristinaro wrote: ↑15 Feb 2020, 05:12 It's definitely not a good option for teenagers, especially considering Adam's vulgar language, his aggressive attitude, Terry's kidnapping and death, or the characters' often abnormal sexual behavior. The novel is perhaps too much for an YA book and too little for a sci-fi thriller. With changes, it could have worked better both ways.
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Hmm the Thornbirds? I don't think I've heard of that one! Do you recommend it? (I am no stranger to dark subject matter)
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Yes, the author wanted to mix two different aspects but the result could have been a lot better.Tan TR wrote: ↑13 Feb 2020, 18:01 The dark and creepy parts of the book would have been great if the author would have really dug deep into them. The fact that the book was for young adults made me cringe as I read it, because some aspects of it definitely did not feel ideal for impressionable readers. It made the whole thing feel off for me, which made me enjoy it less. HOWEVER, a completely dark and creepy book without any holding back, with the same fantasy aspect of it, would be great!
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