By John Green
young adults
280 pages
Q is in high school with his friends Ben and Radar, as well as an extraordinary girl named Margo Roth Spiegelmen. One night, Margo crawls into Q's bedroom, and invites him in a crazy whirlwind tour around the city. the next day, Margo is gone. Q and his friends must embark on a quest across the country and find Margo's carefully placed clues to find her.
I have heard that many readers of this story enjoyed it most for its story line. I agree that the story of the book was good, but for me, it was the characters that really made this book engageing. The character of Margo in particular was extremely clever and entertaining. in contrast, the main character of Q was somewhat undefined, i could never quite tell if he was the the nerd, the party animal, or just an aimless middle ground. I think it was impressive and ambitious to have a character like Margo introduced, but then absent for much of the book. the clues scattered through out the book are well thought out and clever. The part one scene at night was fast paced and exiting, but the rythem of the book seemed to drop for the rest of the story.
Three stars
going to read Animal Farm next week.
Does it have anything to do with maps and mapping?
ReplyDeleteIt might be interesting but the way you described it I think it might be good
ReplyDeleteIs his name seriously Q? I've heard of this book, and it sounds pretty interesting. I think I'll read it one of these weeks.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds really cool. What genre is it?
ReplyDeleteSounds interesting... Actually, Margo seems like an entertaining character from the way you describe her.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I started Animal Farm and it didn't hold my attention very well, tell me how it is.