Reading, to many like myself, is a release, a way to get lost in a different world and fall in love with an array of characters. So you can imagine my disappointment when I spent the majority of the time while reading this book, trying to escape the world of Paper Towns created by John Green.
The book follows John Green's typical writing style; at times heartbreakingly sad and then, immediately and inappropriately, funny. But those waves are far and few between. The characters are mildly interesting, too thinly spread out, and you never find yourself truly attached to any of them.
Paper Towns was, I believe, supposed to be set in a calm and delicate world, laid back in its people and stories. Instead, it turned out weak and bland. It's a fine line to walk, and this time, John Green lost his balance.
The story itself concentrates on a well-behaved teenage boy, enthralled with an outrageously misbehaved girl, who has been the center of his unanswered affections since they were children. The book runs away rampant with cliches, predictable story lines and so little "action" that at some point you find yourself hoping for the possible death of a character. A character you're supposed to be rooting for!
This is not a book to read if you're looking to think or feel deeply. However, if you are in the market to to take a break from heavy books, or cleanse your palate, then this may just be the lemon sorbet you're looking for.
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Paper Towns was, I believe, supposed to be set in a calm and delicate world, laid back in its people and stories. Instead, it turned out weak and bland. It's a fine line to walk, and this time, John Green lost his balance.
The story itself concentrates on a well-behaved teenage boy, enthralled with an outrageously misbehaved girl, who has been the center of his unanswered affections since they were children. The book runs away rampant with cliches, predictable story lines and so little "action" that at some point you find yourself hoping for the possible death of a character. A character you're supposed to be rooting for!
This is not a book to read if you're looking to think or feel deeply. However, if you are in the market to to take a break from heavy books, or cleanse your palate, then this may just be the lemon sorbet you're looking for.
"I didn't need you, you idiot. I picked you and then you picked me back."
Buy Paper Towns by John Green here.
If you're looking for a John Green book that will pull you in and make you feel every ragged edge of your emotions, try The Fault In Our Stars.
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Sounds like I'll be skipping this one. lol
ReplyDeleteI would recommend something, anything, else.
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