This is a confusing book to rate, but I'll do my best to explain why.
The book itself has no real plot and reads kinda like a memoir. It's literally just a girl going through high school. I've nothing against this type of storytelling, if it’s well done, and this book does it well. The writing is the best part of this book, as well as fairly realistic portrayals of kids going through life in high school, (though I can't comment on the boarding school part as I've never been to one).
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by Curtis Sittenfeld
A New York Times bestseller.
However, the main character Lee Fiora can be a bit insufferable at times. She doesn't really grow as a character. She's constantly judging other people and her depressive nature is a bit of a downer to read. She gets mad over petty things and seems to think she knows most everything better than everyone else. Not always, but that's the sense I got anyway. I would have LOVED to read the story from Martha's (her best friend and roommate) perspective. I love Martha as a character.
Yet, despite Lee's desputable persinatliy, I did enjoy the book. Mostly because of the writing. I loved the writign syle.
If you want action or character driven plot, or a plot in general, this isn't the book for you. But if you want a nice little read to pass the time with a book that was well written, give this a read.
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by Curtis Sittenfeld
(Alternate cover)
