From Goodreads: Flipped is a romance told in two voices. The first time Juli Baker saw Bryce Loski, she flipped. The first time Bryce saw Juli, he ran. That’s pretty much the pattern for these two neighbors until the eighth grade, when, just as Juli is realizing Bryce isn’t as wonderful as she thought, Bryce is starting to see that Juli is pretty amazing. How these two teens manage to see beyond the surface of things and come together makes for a comic and poignant romance.
My Rating: 5 hearts
Thoughts on the Novel: Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen was first recommended to me by Small Review, and after reading Rummanah’s review (she blogs over at Books in the Spotlight), I bumped it up in my TBR pile. I’m so glad I did because I absolutely adored it!
Told in a “he said, she said” style, I loved Bryce’s and Juli’s voices. Beginning with the perspective of Bryce, I immediately agreed with him because Juli seemed kind of loud and annoying. When you read the story through her eyes however, you realize that Juli is actually really smart and thoughtful and not at all how Bryce portrays her. It’s funny how the same event or thing can be interpreted so differently by different people.
Told in a “he said, she said” style, I loved Bryce’s and Juli’s voices. Beginning with the perspective of Bryce, I immediately agreed with him because Juli seemed kind of loud and annoying. When you read the story through her eyes however, you realize that Juli is actually really smart and thoughtful and not at all how Bryce portrays her. It’s funny how the same event or thing can be interpreted so differently by different people.
A heartwarming tale about growing up, Flipped encourages you to look beyond surface appearances. This may even be the first time you cry over a tree …
Flipped was released in December 2008 by Knopf Books for Young Readers.
Comments About the Cover: Even though the chick is cute, the cover doesn’t make me want to pick the book up.
YAY! I'm so glad you got a chance to read this one, Z! I completely adored everything about it. I know there is a movie adaptation out but I won't be seeing it because I don't really have any desire to. Also I heard it was only so-so but I found it weird that the setting was in the 50s.
ReplyDeleteI read this several years ago, and I still get sad about that tree when I think of this book! It is so sweet, and has stuck with me (and that says a lot, since I'm very forgetful!)
ReplyDeleteI cried while reading The Giving Tree, so this could quite possibly be the second time I cry over a tree. Not sure what that says about me:) This sounds like a fantastic read, and if you, Rummanah, and Small all say it's a must read, then I definitely must read it:)
ReplyDelete“he said, she said” style? I have this book at home, but haven't read it. Now, as soon as I get home I going to 'flip' through the first few pages to see how the style works for me. LOL
ReplyDeleteSound utterly adorkable. :)
You're so punny, Missie :P
DeleteWow, 5 stars! I agree, the cover is adorable but it doesn't scream "pick me up" to me. I'm glad to hear the contents are amazing, though.
ReplyDeleteLOL the cover IS so adorable! x) I love little chicks! But you're definitely write when you say it doesn't exactly compel us to pick the book up -- your review does! The fact that you gave it 5 hearts makes me want to pick it up alone, and both Bryce and Juli sound like such intriguing characters! Different portrayals ARE a funny thing! ;)
ReplyDeleteAwesome review, Z! I think I might love this book like you did! :)
Woot! I'm so glad you loved it! The moment I finished this book, I immediately went to the video store to buy the movie. Juli and Bryce are just so cute together.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, it sounds really sweet! is this book the same one with the cover of a girl and a boy in a tree or something?
ReplyDeleteLove your review! very precise and goes directly to the point! =D
muah!
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I haven't read this book, but I saw the movie Flipped & really loved it. Such a great movie, maybe I should read the book. Maybe... Great review!
ReplyDeleteNope, I havent read this book. I read okay-ish reviews about it, but your review totally did it for me!! ^^ thnx sweetie!
ReplyDeleteThis one has been recommended to me quite a few times too! And it's so short, you would think I would have picked it up at some point. I know I will get to it eventually though - it sounds simply excellent! I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be too difficult to make me cry over a tree, haha.
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm so glad you read and liked Flipped! I love this book so much! I did cry when I read it :) The scene with the eggs made me so sad. Have you seen the movie? I thought it was a great adaptation.
ReplyDeleteHey, glad to see someone who loved this book as much as me! I linked to your review in mine here:
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