Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys - August's Group Read

[Cristal (Professional Book Procrastinator)]

This one is our group read for August, so grab a copy and join in the discussion!

[Tara ♪]

I've been wanting to read this one! Hopefully I can find a copy at the library... ;-)

[Cristal (Professional Book Procrastinator)]

Good luck :)

[Tara ♪]

I think I'll go to the library's website and see if there is a copy in this city...

[Tara ♪]

Hmmm... it seems that they do have a few copies. I might get a chance to pick it up...

[Charmaine]

Did you get to read this one, Cristal? I remember you saying that you were going to read it a while back :-)

[Cristal (Professional Book Procrastinator)]

Nope. I've been at home this past week sick, so I decided it out be a good time to get on it. Just started it over the weekend. Liking it so far! Will you be checking it out this month?

[Emily]

I just finished it. I liked it. Wasn't expecting the mystery element.

[Charmaine]

How much do you rate it, Emily?

Nice, Cristal :-) I just borrowed the book so I will read it soon. I hope you feel better ASAP! :-)

[Emma Louise]

I read this book awhile ago and I was totally blown away by it. The main character is likable and the author introduces us to the very vivid world of the Big Easy in the 1950s. I also loved how varied all the characters are in personality, situation, age, gender, race, you name it. I loved it! It's probably my favourite book of 2013 so far.

[Charmaine]

Cool! Makes me more interested in reading it :-) I've never heard of that term, the "Big Easy."

[Emma Louise]

The Big Easy is a nickname for New Orleans because of the easy-going attitude there. That's where the title of the book comes from.

[Sinistmer]

I read this book awhile back as well and really loved it. I agree with Emma Louise that the main character is extremely likable--I like how her strength is about her smarts and determination. Sepetys also does a great job building up the setting and using it effectively. I loved this book.

[Emily]

Charmaine wrote: "How much do you rate it, Emily?



I haven't done my review yet, but probably 3 stars. I use Goodreads ratings pretty literally, and I liked it. Not sure I liked it enough to bump up to 4 stars.