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I enjoyed this. At times I loved it and sometimes I felt it a tad overwritten. It's intriguing and I'm glad I read it. Also kind of impressed that it's on the summer reading list for incoming freshman at the high school. I've been telling my eighth graders to read it. For so long, that reading list has been dusy and dry. Someone's shaking things up there.
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Well, I definitely do not see this as a Newbery. It was dark, complex and hard to connect to any one character. The language and adult subject matter makes me wonder about the age group. It read like a bad nightmare, and if you’re into that, then that’s the book for you. Not for me! This book had one great thing going for it: amazing writing. It is the only thing that kept me from abandoning it. Great writer, weird story. If this ends up being next year’s Newbery, I must adjust my Newbery radar!
DNF: 75%
I initially picked the book up when it was first released based off the raving pre-publication reviews. However, I soon started receiving conflicting reports on the book. Some my friends LOVED it while others could not stand it. Biting the bullet, I received the audiobook of The Hazel Wood and gave it a go. This is what I liked:
*Rebecca Soler, the narrator, does a nice job of giving the book that extra dimension. I've listened to her narrate before, and she is quickly become a favorite n ...more
I initially picked the book up when it was first released based off the raving pre-publication reviews. However, I soon started receiving conflicting reports on the book. Some my friends LOVED it while others could not stand it. Biting the bullet, I received the audiobook of The Hazel Wood and gave it a go. This is what I liked:
*Rebecca Soler, the narrator, does a nice job of giving the book that extra dimension. I've listened to her narrate before, and she is quickly become a favorite n ...more
Perhaps it’s because I’m watching Westworld now (for the first time), but The Hazel Wood reminded me a bit of the HBO show. There’s a fairy tale world (similar to the tv show’s western theme) and all is not right there (just like the tv show.) It might be a stretch, but both are excellent.
I loved the art and the fairy tale world that were created in The Hazel Wood. I enjoyed the sense of adventure and horror. The fact that romance wasn’t the focus helped make it all the more enjoyable. I can’t w ...more
I loved the art and the fairy tale world that were created in The Hazel Wood. I enjoyed the sense of adventure and horror. The fact that romance wasn’t the focus helped make it all the more enjoyable. I can’t w ...more
3 1/2. Dark, fairy tale world building. Completely bought into it. And then it started to feel just a little too long.
Feb 19, 2018
Kristen
marked it as to-read
Mar 27, 2018
Angie
marked it as to-read
Jul 23, 2018
Robyn
added it
