Reviews written by Kelsey Slemp
February 27, 2013
(Updated: February 28, 2013)
Overall rating
5.0
Plot
5.0
Characters
5.0
Writing Style
5.0
Young Adult Fiction
Finally
Greta is possibly one of the best female main characters ever. ‘Cause you know what? She’s got guts. She’s got personality. And she kicks some serious butt. Being the only human (that she’s aware of) in an inhuman world, she gives up most of what makes her different; retaining a...
February 27, 2013
(Updated: February 28, 2013)
Overall rating
2.7
Plot
4.0
Characters
2.0
Writing Style
2.0
Young Adult Fiction
A Bit Disappointing
This is a really good premise. It’s got the setting, the plot and the sub-plots all down pat. It’s intriguing, suspenseful and well done; you don’t get any of those awkward, “But what about…,” moments. TEN is a delightful mixture of horror and mystery all wrapped up in one. ...
December 10, 2012
Overall rating
4.3
Plot
4.0
Characters
4.0
Writing Style
5.0
Young Adult Fiction
The Old Man and the Sea
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway is the story of an aged fisherman. The entire book takes place in a couple of days and almost none of the characters are ever named, although it is more about the old man’s thoughts and...
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