Hey everyone!
I just started a book called "Friend Me" (hence the title) by Cathy Hopkins. There are three books in this one; there is one for each of the three main characters, who are best friends. Right now, I'm not really digging it. I finished the first book of three today about a girl name Lucy. It was pretty much just really whiney and annoying. Half the time she was complaining that she was too short or her hair was too mousy or that she doesn't fit in, although she has 2 best friends. She seemed like she complains all of the time and is pretty selfish. It was the cliché type of thing because when she doesn't feel like she's fitting in, POOF her friends come along and tell her that she's amazing and what not. Also, she hates her hair, so she gets it cut. Guess what? She hates it. Hmm... I did not see that one coming... psh... NOT. So easy to foresee. But compared to the rest of the book, it was the most unpredictable part.
The book is in British English, such as using the word "mate" when describing a friend or saying "colour" vs. "color". This is not necessarily a downside, it's just more of an adjustment to make. And some things, it is hard to know what it really is because it uses a different word than we use here in the USA. One huge disappointment was not in the story itself, but the spelling and grammar used. I found a countless number of typos and grammatical errors. Some of them, I just thought that it was a British word, but when I Googled it to make sure, nothing came up. One silver lining to this problem, though, is feeling good about yourself when you find a typo. It makes you think that you are smarter than the writer and the editors. :)
Maybe (hopefully) my view on this book of 3 will change as I read the next book, but so far the book gets a D-. Haha, now I bet that I'M sounding too whiny about the book... Has anyone else read the book? If so, please leave your comments! I would love to hear what yall have to say. Also, comment even if you haven't, like if you have any questions or comments on my post/what the books seems to be like.
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I'm sorry to hear that the book isn't a winner. Other than making you feel good about your proofreading, what are it's strengths?
So, is "Friend Me" the second book? Do you want to move on to something better or tough it out with this one?
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