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Chop, Chop (Chop, Chop #1)
by
L.N. Cronk (Goodreads Author)
Contemporary Christian Fiction: Top Rated . . . Best Selling . . .Award Winning! Don't let the fact that it's the first in a series scare you off - Chop, Chop is a complete, stand-alone novel that will NOT leave you hanging. Sequels are available, however, for those who wish to follow the characters further. Often pegged as a "Young Adult" novel, demographics show that mos...more
Paperback, 204 pages
Published
2008
by Rivulet Publishing
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Jan 21, 2013
Ann A.
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
EVERYONE
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OH. MY. GOSH. I just—I can’t—I don’t know where to start. Literally. If I was talking to you, I would be stammering and mumbling and re-starting sentences. How do I explain this book?
First, let me start with the basics. Focus my brain on one thing…
Did I like the book?
OH YEAH.
Would I recommend it?
OH YEAH. To, like, every random person I see on the street.
Good. Now that we’ve got that straight, lemme get this off my mind, into my fingertips, and onto the page.
If there was a six stars on Goodread...more
First, let me start with the basics. Focus my brain on one thing…
Did I like the book?
OH YEAH.
Would I recommend it?
OH YEAH. To, like, every random person I see on the street.
Good. Now that we’ve got that straight, lemme get this off my mind, into my fingertips, and onto the page.
If there was a six stars on Goodread...more
Wow! What a GREAT book! It's rare to find one that isn't the same old, worn out storyline. It is a Christian book, but not overly preachy. It all blends very nicely.
At L.N.'s site I read that these books are intended for young adult/teens, but I LOVED them and gobbled them up as soon as I could buy them. I got the first book for free through Amazon, but it's worth paying for. I have never bought a sequel to any of the books I've read. I've always just waited until the sequel came out for free....more
At L.N.'s site I read that these books are intended for young adult/teens, but I LOVED them and gobbled them up as soon as I could buy them. I got the first book for free through Amazon, but it's worth paying for. I have never bought a sequel to any of the books I've read. I've always just waited until the sequel came out for free....more
Apr 12, 2012
Grace
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
all young adults
Shelves:
christian-fiction,
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When I started this book I was not sure I would finish it I could tell right off that it was a YA book and I'm not fond of most of them. It turned out to be great, one that I couldn't put down so yes I finished it.
Laci has given her hair to Locks of Love ever since she was a young girl. She and David are friends who do not agree on everything and do not share the same beliefs. When Greg the new guy moves into town things change as Greg's dad is the youth pastor and he is very outspoken about wh...more
Laci has given her hair to Locks of Love ever since she was a young girl. She and David are friends who do not agree on everything and do not share the same beliefs. When Greg the new guy moves into town things change as Greg's dad is the youth pastor and he is very outspoken about wh...more
This is one of the better books I have read in a long time. I have never read anything by L.N. Cronk and I had not heard of this book but got it free for my nook.
It sucked me in from the beginning and I had no idea how quickly I read pages. One minute I started it and the next I was done and wanted more.
This is a story of true friendship, of God, growing up, death, life, change.
It sucked me in from the beginning and I had no idea how quickly I read pages. One minute I started it and the next I was done and wanted more.
This is a story of true friendship, of God, growing up, death, life, change.
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Story: 3/5
The story is a good one; kids growing up together in a small town, discovering God, the opposite gender, and heartbreak, both romantic and otherwise. Though it's nothing really original, it still works.
Writing: 0.5/5
Oh, my goodness; where do I start? First off, the book moves too fast; in less than 200 "pages"--of large print and with plenty of blank space, mind you--we're taken through the characters' childhoods, teenage years, and the beginning of their adult life. It felt like I was...more
The story is a good one; kids growing up together in a small town, discovering God, the opposite gender, and heartbreak, both romantic and otherwise. Though it's nothing really original, it still works.
Writing: 0.5/5
Oh, my goodness; where do I start? First off, the book moves too fast; in less than 200 "pages"--of large print and with plenty of blank space, mind you--we're taken through the characters' childhoods, teenage years, and the beginning of their adult life. It felt like I was...more
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Jan 21, 2013
Sarah
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5 of 5 stars
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So my sister always writes these really awesome, funny reviews. And I'm the one who's got a year and a half of excellent writing class experience. Thus: I felt kind of guilty reading this stupendous book for the THIRD time and not writing a review on it. Anyhow, here goes.
Chop-Chop is the amazing book that you'll enjoy 15 years from now, 30 years from now, 60 years from now. It's a strong YA Christian fiction novel that never stops moving but never goes so fast you can't follow it. Technically a...more
Chop-Chop is the amazing book that you'll enjoy 15 years from now, 30 years from now, 60 years from now. It's a strong YA Christian fiction novel that never stops moving but never goes so fast you can't follow it. Technically a...more
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Sep 10, 2011
Molly
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
everyone, Young Adults
Recommended to Molly by:
L. N. Cronk
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This is an absolutely DELIGHTFUL read! It's more of a YA book, yes, but I believe that EVERYONE should take the time to read this amazing novel by a definitely talented author. L.N. Cronk is fantastic with her words and meanings, and she instantly captured me in this moving, emotional and humorous story.
David and Laci. Wow. There's two characters to instantly fall in love with. I loved them both. When Greg entered the picture, it really added meaning to the story. Greg and Laci, along with Davi...more
David and Laci. Wow. There's two characters to instantly fall in love with. I loved them both. When Greg entered the picture, it really added meaning to the story. Greg and Laci, along with Davi...more
First of all, this is not a book about hairdressers or vapid teenage girls. This was a free book on my Kindle and was surprisingly good. There were few or no grammar mistakes (rare on free e-books) and it was well written and engaging. I enjoyed following the life and personal development of the main character, David. We meet him in Kindergarten, I think, and the story ends with him in college. It follows his friendship with two other main characters (a boy and a girl)and I liked seeing him grow...more
This book was so amazing! I got it for free on my Nook, and wasn't sure how I'd like it based on the picture on the cover (was it about a barber?) But I am sooooo glad I didn't judge the book by its cover, because it was one of the best books ever! It is a super great story, with powerful characters who draw you right in! When I got done, I was elated to find out there were sequels, and I immediately bought them all! None of the books let me down, and I seriously sobbed through the last book "Go...more
David and Laci have known each other since they were in preschool. Laci continually grows out her hair, chops it off, and sends it to Locks of Love. It’s one of the things about her that annoys him.
When they reach junior high, Greg moves to town and becomes David’s best friend. He, Greg, and Laci are really more of a threesome. They go to school together, youth group, missions trips, and to each other’s houses. Life is good. Until a tragedy strikes that rocks David’s world.
At first glance I wond...more
When they reach junior high, Greg moves to town and becomes David’s best friend. He, Greg, and Laci are really more of a threesome. They go to school together, youth group, missions trips, and to each other’s houses. Life is good. Until a tragedy strikes that rocks David’s world.
At first glance I wond...more
Amazing! This is a Christian YA fiction (but not preachy) book and it delivered! I got this book for my Kindle free on Amazon but it is worth paying for. (I have already bought book two.)
I was so impressed by the way this author interwove a message of faith with good story telling. When I started the book, I thought I knew what was going to happen (so many books are too predictable) and as I read, I kept trying to figure out how my version of the ending was going to come to life. I think that i...more
I was so impressed by the way this author interwove a message of faith with good story telling. When I started the book, I thought I knew what was going to happen (so many books are too predictable) and as I read, I kept trying to figure out how my version of the ending was going to come to life. I think that i...more
This book was not as enjoyable as it could have been, mainly because of the lack of character development. It was not until after a tragedy that the author really started to delve into the emotions of the main character who is telling the story. It was not until that point that I I really began to be interested. I do however recommend it for the values it espouse.
Sweet, clean book. YA but has a message for all. Took me back to my younger days.
I can't praise Chop, Chop enough! Chop, Chop is easily the most touching book I've ever read (and that is saying a great deal.)
Chop, Chop spoke directly to me on a personal level. Although female, I quickly identified with David and his struggles to recognize and accept God's will in his life.
This book is an easy read and you will immediately fall in love with the three main characters. Many surprises await, good and bad, so keep the tissues handy. There is a lesson here (that doesn't hit you ov...more
Chop, Chop spoke directly to me on a personal level. Although female, I quickly identified with David and his struggles to recognize and accept God's will in his life.
This book is an easy read and you will immediately fall in love with the three main characters. Many surprises await, good and bad, so keep the tissues handy. There is a lesson here (that doesn't hit you ov...more
This book was such a realistic look at the pre-teen/teenage years of the lives of young boys who have good friends and great families that surround them. I immediately liked all the characters, especially David and Greg. David was truly a grumpy kid but in a hilarious way and it was funny that he was so easy for his friends to tease. Greg was smart, witty, and knew himself well (he was so free spirited). It had a lot to do with the fact that Greg's father, Mr. White, was such a loving, caring an...more
Great story about kids growing up, learning what is important, and supporting each other through all. Highly recommend.
Definitely one of my all times favorites! What a beautiful story, very well written. Chop, Chop is a very modern christian novel, follows the lives of a group of Christians from Pre-K to College in only a little more than 200 pages. This book is about fellowship, love, forgiveness, faith, friendship.... and so much more. This is unlike any other Christian novel I've ever read. I easily bonded with all the main characters and they all stayed true to their personalities throughout the years, every...more
So this is my first review I have ever written so sorry if it's totally poopooish.
Well this book was TOTALLY awesome! The whole time you read it your like " this is so good .... But nothing bad is happening" and you know something bad always happens in books. And then finally at the end... Well can't spoil nothing but when the 'tragic' thing happens I CRIED SO HARD!!!! it's just like " wh-what..... N-no.... That can't happen!" and I had to read the ' tragic ' thing over like two times over. Bef...more
Well this book was TOTALLY awesome! The whole time you read it your like " this is so good .... But nothing bad is happening" and you know something bad always happens in books. And then finally at the end... Well can't spoil nothing but when the 'tragic' thing happens I CRIED SO HARD!!!! it's just like " wh-what..... N-no.... That can't happen!" and I had to read the ' tragic ' thing over like two times over. Bef...more
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Like many of the other reviews, I had to push myself through the beginning of this book. Each time I felt like giving up I'd go back and read the reviews to figure out why I had decided to read it in the first place. Rereading the reviews made me push on as so many of them promised that eventually something would happen and I'd love the title I held in my hands. and they were right something does eventually happen and the book takes on an urgency and pulls on your heart. As soon as that happened...more
3.5 stars actually.
It was a Christian novel that had likable, well developed characters. The book takes them through the school years including college. Most of the time, it was not preachy and when it was a bit, it was one character to another in a way that wasn't overbearing. Greg was almost unbelievable for his devotion at his young age. But wouldn't the world be better with more young men like him.
The plot goes through the usual trials of growing up and a whopper that made my eyes a bit mo...more
It was a Christian novel that had likable, well developed characters. The book takes them through the school years including college. Most of the time, it was not preachy and when it was a bit, it was one character to another in a way that wasn't overbearing. Greg was almost unbelievable for his devotion at his young age. But wouldn't the world be better with more young men like him.
The plot goes through the usual trials of growing up and a whopper that made my eyes a bit mo...more
I was not expecting to like this book as much as I did. The premise of donating hair to Locks of Love barely scratches the surface of what this book is really about. But I won't give anything away. There are also some unusual writing and storyline tactics used that, oddly enough, work. There are no chapters in this book. But there are breaks. I'm the type that likes to complete whole chapters before stopping so this threw me for a loop at first. But I got used to it. Secondly it spans the main c...more
I found this book very inspirational i'd recommend it to anyone who i know enjoys a good book. After reading this book i've realised i few things i need to change in my life.Thank you L.N Cronk
Initially I found this book irritating to read, and I didn't like the frequent references to God. But I kept reading and halfway through it I found that I had become really attached to the characters, particularly David, Laci and Greg. The religious references didn't bother me so much because God makes up a fundamental part of who the characters are. There are a lot of human emotions and life experiences throughout the story, and I thought the author addressed them bang on target. All in all, it...more
I love this book! I downloaded it on my kindle, and then had to shelve it for a couple of months because life got busy and I didn't have as much reading time. When I started reading the book, I had forgotten what it was supposed to be about. I enjoyed the background of the childhood that these kids shared and then as they developed into teenagers and young adults. The turn that the book took at the end totally caught me by surprise... I was laughing one minute and had tears in my eyes the next....more
This story was almost entirely presented through stilted, unrealistic dialogue that somehow managed to feel tedious and superficial at the same time. It was very boring, and there was so much telling with very little, if any, exposition. I knew from book reviews that the story was going somewhere, so I shouldered through and made it to the end. The (very) last part of the book was touching and compelling, albeit matter-of-fact. The final phase of the story was hard for me to read and made me ver...more
Wow! This was a fantastic book. I felt so close to the characters. The last three chapters are so powerful! I will be purchasing a hard copy for my classroom.
When I saw the title of this book "Chop, Chop" I thought to myself, "Why not? I could really use a haircut..."
After I read the very first page, I was hooked. The story crafting and development of the characters where very interesting to me. I found their growth and development parallel to people I knew in real life. I could even exchange their names with people I knew growing up.
I tend to enjoy stories that I can escape to, the ones where the authors have crafted their words so well that you can...more
After I read the very first page, I was hooked. The story crafting and development of the characters where very interesting to me. I found their growth and development parallel to people I knew in real life. I could even exchange their names with people I knew growing up.
I tend to enjoy stories that I can escape to, the ones where the authors have crafted their words so well that you can...more
an ok read with a couple tearful moments
Clean book; probably would resonate more for the teen set seeing as the characters go from middle school to college. For me, it was a lot of little shots of everyday life, a lot of the main three characters bonding & becoming really good friends... and, sorry if anyone finds this harsh... it was a little bland until around 80%. Then, to me, it felt like the real story started. Finally. Just an okay read for me. Will probably not keep going in the series - but would recommend it to my childre...more
I loved this book. The story follows the lives of 3 friends, Laci, Greg, and David. This book has a lot of humor, but also a bittersweet ending. If you're the type to cry while reading books, you might need a tissue for this one!
I would call this a teen book, although I think you could enjoy reading it at any age (though if you are a parent of a younger child, I would suggest reading it through first and then deciding if your child is mature enough to handle the ending. It could be upsetting for...more
I would call this a teen book, although I think you could enjoy reading it at any age (though if you are a parent of a younger child, I would suggest reading it through first and then deciding if your child is mature enough to handle the ending. It could be upsetting for...more
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“Why?" I whispered. "Why do you love me?"
"God told me to," she said softly. "He told me that you were the one."
"When?"
"In preschool - when you freaked out just because I got my hair cut."
I pulled back from her and looked to see if she was serious.
She was.”
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"God told me to," she said softly. "He told me that you were the one."
"When?"
"In preschool - when you freaked out just because I got my hair cut."
I pulled back from her and looked to see if she was serious.
She was.”
“And what's worse,' she went on, 'is that on Sunday we're going to get back onto a plane and go back to our houses and our TVs and our hot tubs and we're going to forget about all this.'
'No we won't, Laci. We won't forget'
She wiped her eyes and glared at me.
'Yes, we will. You say we won't, but after we get home we'll feel differently. It won't ever feel like this again”
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'No we won't, Laci. We won't forget'
She wiped her eyes and glared at me.
'Yes, we will. You say we won't, but after we get home we'll feel differently. It won't ever feel like this again”
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