Fangirl in The Not-So Austen Bookclub

Nov 12, 2013 Katrina Passick Lumsden rated it it was amazing

Shelves: amazing, favorites, best-leading-men

When I first read Rainbow Rowell's Attachments, I was sure it was going to be one of those books that I loved, but never got to follow up. I'm sure some of you understand what I'm talking about. I thought to myself, I really love Rainbow Rowell for this book, but what are the odds she'll hit another homerun for me?

How wrong I was.

Fangirl is, in a word, amazing. Lyrical, poignant, funny, engaging, heartbreaking, heartwarming, and connected. I just felt so much sympathy for every single chara ...more

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Apr 05, 2013 Sarah (Head Stuck In A Book) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: finished-copy

Believe The Hype!

I've heard nothing but good things about this book and Rainbow's writing in general, and after reading Fangirl I wholeheartedly agree, and in Rainbow's case I'm her new Fangirl!

While I haven't read a whole lot of fan fiction myself I have enjoyed what I have taken the time to read, I can understand the excitement and anticipation for the next installments (my sister is a big fan of fan fiction and I quite often have her lamenting the fact that she's waiting for the next part of ...more

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Jan 04, 2014 Amy marked it as not-going-to-finish · review of another edition

Tried getting into this one. It was interesting at first, the book drew me in. Good writing. Endearing characters. But frankly I'm bored. I don't really care enough to find out what happened to everyone. I like the idea of writing about fanfiction, but you have to give a character something more than extreme introversion. ...more

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Apr 25, 2013 Rachel rated it really liked it

began Fangirl suspecting a light and sweet read exploring fandoms and college. Thankfully, that is what I received and I gained even more. I am proud of Rowell’s realistic portrayal of Cath’s dealings with her social anxiety. Our protagonist, Cath, is a shy girl and fan-fiction writer who only desires a close relationship with her sister.

Since April my head has thought of many reasons for recommending this book. I finally found the true five.

1. Levi

I love him. I would love my own Levi. This cha ...more

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Dec 26, 2015 Arcade Annie rated it really liked it

I hate it (love it) when I cry when a book is over.

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Sep 15, 2016 Salina Labrada rated it it was amazing

Shelves: young-adult

So much nostalgia from when I used to read and write Harry Potter fanfiction...

Really great book. I was sad when it ended because I wasn't done with the characters. ...more

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