March Challenge - Coming of Age Autumn

[Jenn]

Sally906 wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Finished looking for Alibrandi and Saving Francesca....both wonderful books"

I enjoyed Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta but haven't read her o..."

I have only read these two..but they are both excellent reads. If you enjoyed Looking for Alibrandi you will probably enjoy Saving Francesca.

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Sally906 wrote: "Is that a good thin or a bad thing with The Deed of Paksenarrion when you say it isn't going to happen?"

I'm really enjoying it, just haven't gotten much reading done :(

[Bec]

I read The Fault in our Stars over the weekend - was a great read - will post a review shortly

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bec wrote: "I read The Fault in our Stars over the weekend - was a great read - will post a review shortly"

The Fault in Our Stars is a great book!

[Heather]

I've completed Jane Eyre★ ★ ★ ★ For a classic I quite enjoyed it.

[Kadi]

I finished The Long Walk on Monday. I gave it 4 stars but I'm struggling to write a review. I can't put into words what I thought about it. I did find it all a bit disturbing though.

[Nikki ☁]

I just finished The Fault in Our Stars

[Elaine]

Nikki wrote: "I just finished The Fault in Our Stars "

I'm reading that now for this challenge. How gorgeous is it?

[Kathryn]

I finished Sister of My Heart by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni which is about two cousins who grow up together as sisters in Calcutta, and the secrets, loves and life events that threaten to come between them. It is about the differing lives chosen by (or perhaps, more accurately, chosen for) these girls turning into women. It is about how they manage the potentially heart-breaking situations life throws at them. I wasn't sure about this one at first, but in the end, I really enjoyed it - 4★.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sounds good Kathryn! Glad you enjoyed it:)

[Elaine]

Finished my one and only read for this challenge, The Fault in Our Stars. I adored it. A four star read for me. It's going to be a hard act to follow and I am struggling to choose my next read.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Finished my one and only read for this challenge, The Fault in Our Stars. I adored it. A four star read for me. It's going to be a hard act to follow and I am struggling to choose m..."

Something light to follow that one Elaine:)

[Nicola]

finished my second book The Catcher in the Rye / J.D. Salinger - not my cup of tea - felt like I was reading the childish version of On the Road / Jack Kerouac (not that I thought that it was grown up either!). But it is another classic off my list. Probably won't get my third book in before the end of the month as it's still out on loan!

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Finished my one and only read for this challenge, The Fault in Our Stars. I adored it. A four star read for me. It's going to be a hard act to follow and I am struggl..."

It probably should be Brenda but looking at the next four on my list they're all quite heavy going I think. Unless I sneak one in between. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Finished my one and only read for this challenge, The Fault in Our Stars. I adored it. A four star read for me. It's going to be a hard act to follow a..."

Sneak one in;) That's what I do... (it's called a "guilty pleasure")!

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Finished my one and only read for this challenge, The Fault in Our Stars. I adored it. A four star read for me. It's going to be a hard ..."

Yes but that's because YOU can read a hundred books in a day!!! You know what I mean. Not sure I have much "light" reading on my list, Brenda. Any suggestions? Maybe I should get you to toss that coin of yours. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Finished my one and only read for this challenge, The Fault in Our Stars. I adored it. A four star read for me. It's goin..."

I don't know what you own Elaine, but looking at your to-read shelf, The Tailor's Girl by Fiona McIntosh and Snapshot by Garry Disher are both easy reads...

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Finished my one and only read for this challenge, The Fault in Our Stars. I adored it. A four star read fo..."

Funny I was actually looking at my stack of books here on the floor!!!!...and thought I might read the Disher but I actually just started some short stories that are written by my husband's tutor at uni. Figured they'd be a bit lighter and shorter. And as he's an Aussie I'll count it towards my Aussie author challenge.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Finished my one and only read for this challenge, The Fault in Our Stars. I adored it. A fo..."

Good on you:) If you need another the Disher one is an easy read:)

[Elaine]

Thanks Brenda. I'll have to get to the Disher eventually as I've borrowed it from a customer at work and it's also part of the Aussie author challenge.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Thanks Brenda. I'll have to get to the Disher eventually as I've borrowed it from a customer at work and it's also part of the Aussie author challenge."

:)

[Rochelle]

I have just finished my March challenge read. I read The Fault in Our Stars 4 stars. It was good but way to sad for me. I usually try and avoid books this sad because they destroy me but my curiosity was killing me.

[Rochelle]

Sally906 wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Finished looking for Alibrandi and Saving Francesca....both wonderful books"

I enjoyed Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta but haven't read her o..."

You should read them as soon as possible they are all amazing!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Rochelle wrote: "I have just finished my March challenge read. I read The Fault in Our Stars 4 stars. It was good but way to sad for me. I usually try and avoid books this sad because they destroy m..."

It was definitely sad Rochelle, but what a wonderful book!

[Rochelle]

Yes, it was beautifully written. I like it much better than Looking for Alaska

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

The Fault in Our Stars is the only one I've read by John Green :)

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

371 pages in and I've finished Sheepfarmer's Daughter, the first novel in the The Deed of Paksenarrion omnibus - calling this a partial success :P

[Valerie]

Valerie wrote: "I have read The Long Prospect: Text Classics and just finished The Book Thief for this challenge. The Book Thief lived up to my expectations. The unusual style worked f..."

I have just finished The Fault in Our Stars for my third book in this challenge. I'm afraid I'm all out on my own here, but I did not warm to this book. The teenagers were simply not believable to me, far too pretentious and precocious. I cannot even classify it as a coming of age book because the main characters didn't grow up, they already were! However I would imagine that this book would be immensely appealing for teenagers as it would validate their belief that they are world-wise. My teenage self would rate it 5 stars, but for this hardened old heart, only 3.

[Andrea]

Valerie wrote: "Valerie wrote: "I have read The Long Prospect: Text Classics and just finished The Book Thief for this challenge. The Book Thief lived up to my expectations. The unusua..."

No Valerie, I'm with you on this one (see my comment earlier in this thread #85). I know exactly what you mean. For example, at 16.5 years of age, and tethered to an oxygen tank, when did Hazel learn to drive and how is it that she can drive unaccompanied? It just didn't really ring true for me.

[Stephanie]

Unfortunately, I didn't finish Maya's Notebook for the March challenge (I'm almost done!), but when I was traveling last week, I had my Kindle and read Write About Me by fellow Aussie author Melissa-Jane Pouliot. If you've read the book, you'll likely agree it wouldn't be considered "coming of age", but was a good read and wanted to share my review (just posted) if anyone is interested.

Congrats to everyone that accomplished this challenge!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Stephanie wrote: "Unfortunately, I didn't finish Maya's Notebook for the March challenge (I'm almost done!), but when I was traveling last week, I had my Kindle and read [book:Write About Me|18274156..."

Here's the link to Stephanie's review:) https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well March is over, and so is this challenge! Congratulations on all achievers - you've all done an awesome job! Onward and upward with April's challenge!

[Lindy]

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