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NightlyReading Review
13 Jun 2011
Format:Hardcover
This is a really hard review for me to write. I am not sure if it was the fact that the author is Australian or that the setting is in the 80's. It took me awhile to read this book, I just could not get into it. I put it down a couple of times, but was determined to read til the end. I am glad that I did, the ending was great when the whole storyline comes together and the mysteries are all solved.
The characters were very interesting and that is the reason that I was drawn to finish the book. Plum is a perfect portrayal of a young teen just trying to make it in the world. She is trying to figure out where she fits in and whom she is. My favorite character would have to be Plum's brother, Cyder. He was very layed back and seemed to be the brother that everyone went to for help. He was very trustworthy and would keep the siblings secrets. Cyder also gave advice and did not get upset if they chose not to use it. He absolutely surprised me at the end, by being Plum's savior.
I would recommend this book for an older teen/adult. There was no swearing, but a minor sexual situation that a younger reader may not understand. Also, the writer has written the book in a way that it can tend to be confusing.
The characters were very interesting and that is the reason that I was drawn to finish the book. Plum is a perfect portrayal of a young teen just trying to make it in the world. She is trying to figure out where she fits in and whom she is. My favorite character would have to be Plum's brother, Cyder. He was very layed back and seemed to be the brother that everyone went to for help. He was very trustworthy and would keep the siblings secrets. Cyder also gave advice and did not get upset if they chose not to use it. He absolutely surprised me at the end, by being Plum's savior.
I would recommend this book for an older teen/adult. There was no swearing, but a minor sexual situation that a younger reader may not understand. Also, the writer has written the book in a way that it can tend to be confusing.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
For readers who love the beauty of the words
26 Jan 2011
Format:Hardcover
The beautiful turns of phrase invite the reader to linger over BUTTERFLY: a descriptive, somewhat sad and subtle book about Plum Coyle (who feels like she doesn't fit in) and her slightly odd Australian family. The language of the book was a pleasure to read (though the Australian slang occasionally threw me a curve.) The story line was interesting but not edge-of-my-seat--this isn't one for the "broad strokes" reader. If you love to read for the pleasure of the words, this book is for you.
Butterfly
22 Mar 2012
Format:Hardcover
I couldn't get into this book at all. Plum is a odd teenager, strange and awkward (more so than most). I didn't have any sympathy or empathy for her at all, perhaps because I saw some of myself in her. Give it a try - you might like it more than I did!
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