Need
by Carrie Jones
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Author: Carrie JonesEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-12-23
ISBN: 1599903385
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens
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Book Review: 4 and 3/4 stars - Great read with a couple flaws
Summary: 5 Stars
I really did devour this book, just like the book trailer said. It was a fun, fast paced read. I'm very much looking forward to the sequel to see what happens next. The twists and turns this story takes makes it exciting and fun to read. There were even a couple parts that literally had me scared, it gave me chills!
A lot of reviewers are comparing Need with Twilight, and I agree with the comparisons. It is very similar to Twilight in several ways, however, it *is* it's own story. And a good one. Better than Twilight, in my opinion. Zara is a much better and definitely more developed heroine than Bella. As a reader, you're sure to like Zara and everything she stands for. Our hero, Nick, is also a more realistic character than Edward ever was, and he has his flaws. Despite that I'm comparing Need to Twilight, I don't think it deserves to be compared (it's just bound to be) and I do think it deserves more praise.
That said, there were two minor flaws that irked me a little bit about Need. The first being that there were a couple plot holes, a couple things that didn't make sense or add up. Some readers might not even notice them:
(SPOILERS AHEAD!)
One that stuck out to me was why the King couldn't just fly over the iron ring. Maybe there was some reason, but whatever it was it was never explained and Zara never pondered it either when coming up with her plan so it left me wondering.
Some characters knew a lot one moment but the next moment they weren't sure what was going on... sorta seemed like they knew what they needed to know when it was convenient to the story to have them know it.
There were other little things, such as the fact that if someone has a bone break and come through the skin they *have* to have surgery to prevent an infection. No surgery was mentioned in the book, and it's a little goof anyway probably most people don't know that. Still. I do.
(END SPOILERS)
The second thing that irked me just a tad was the incredibly frequent use of the curse word "Jesus". I realize a huge population of our country doesn't find offense to that, but there are many many Christians out there who are bothered by it. I cringed every time one of the characters shouted it out (and it was the ONLY curse word used in the book, lame!)If you're going to use a curse word, Carrie Jones, use one that doesn't offend someone's religious beliefs please. (Why not also have them shout out "Mohammad!" here and there if it's ok? Oh, but wait, that would offend people...) Agree with Christianity or not, you don't have to offend us. And a good book doesn't have to have curse words anyway, I think a lot of authors make this sort of immature mistake.
But overall, I would definitely recommend this book. In my opinion, books like Twilight and Wicked Lovely can't hold a candle to Need. I'm very much looking forward to the sequel.
Summary of Need
Now fans of Stephenie Meyer and Melissa Marr have a new author to devour . . .
Zara collects phobias the way other high school girls collect lipsticks. Little wonder, since life?s been pretty rough so far. Her father left, her stepfather just died, and her mother?s pretty much checked out. Now Zara?s living with her grandmother in sleepy, cold Maine so that she stays ?safe.? Zara doesn?t think she?s in danger; she thinks her mother can?t deal.
Wrong. Turns out that guy she sees everywhere, the one leaving trails of gold glitter, isn?t a figment of her imagination. He?s a pixie?and not the cute, lovable kind with wings. He?s the kind who has dreadful, uncontrollable needs. And he?s trailing Zara.
With suspense, romance, and paranormal themes, this exciting breakout novel has all the elements to keep teens rapidly turning the pages.
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