Mara Dyer doesn't think life can get any stranger. She wakes from a coma in hospital with no memory of how she got there or of the bizarre accident that caused the deaths of her best friends and her boyfriend, yet left her mysteriously unharmed. The doctors suggest that starting over in a new city, a new school, would be good for her and just to let the memories gradually come back on their own. But Mara's new start is anything but comforting. She sees the faces of her dead friends everywhere, and when she suddenly begins to see other people's deaths right before they happen, Mara wonders whether she's going crazy! And if dealing with all this wasn't enough, Noah Shaw, the most beautiful boy she has ever seen can't seem to leave her alone...but as her life unravels around her, Mara can't help but wonder if Noah has another agenda altogether...
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer had a huge amount of build up and hype prior to publishing and one of the curses of these `hype - books' is that you're immediately waiting for it to falter. But fortunately, I can't say that it did.
One of my favourite things about the book was Mara's narrative style. If you're going to be stuck inside someone's head for four hundred pages they have to keep you entertained - Mara didn't disappoint in that department; throughout the book there is an abundance of one liners and witty repartee.
Apart from a rough outline I didn't know what to expect with this book as far as plot was concerned; it was definitely suspenseful and had many creepy scenes, especially in the first half of the book where Mara is still grappling with wondering whether she is insane. All of which made the story incredibly gripping. I loved how; mainly to begin with, as a reader you're just as confused as Mara, when it comes to her sanity.
The negatives? Well I was initially very annoyed by the (very common mistake in YA) use of the term `British accent' when Mara was describing Noah Shaw, the smouldering and mysterious love interest of the story. But Hallelujah Noah corrects Mara and I couldn't help do my happy dance at Michelle Hodkin for knowing the difference - She receives a big thumbs up just for that! But on a more serious note, the only fault I could find was that as the story progressed the strange occurrences lessened - I know this would have made the plot crowded but when something bad did happen it's description wasn't as scary or hard hitting as it was earlier in the book, although this was mainly because Mara was beginning to understand what was truly going on.
As far as romance goes I was surprised by the amount there was, Noah is a typically desirable character - the bad boy who's masking his true personality - sweet, kind and caring. I loved how Mara and Noah's relationship started - the tension and the fighting (that's always my favourite part) and I will be interested to see how it continues in the next book.
The book leaves on quite a mysterious cliff-hanger that I can't wait to have answers to! I couldn't help but devour this book, it was one of those compulsive reads where I found time flying by without me realising (not unlike Mara herself) and so I have to say it had me hooked.
A compulsively gripping novel that I think everyone will enjoy.
One of my favourite things about the book was Mara's narrative style. If you're going to be stuck inside someone's head for four hundred pages they have to keep you entertained - Mara didn't disappoint in that department; throughout the book there is an abundance of one liners and witty repartee.
Apart from a rough outline I didn't know what to expect with this book as far as plot was concerned; it was definitely suspenseful and had many creepy scenes, especially in the first half of the book where Mara is still grappling with wondering whether she is insane. All of which made the story incredibly gripping. I loved how; mainly to begin with, as a reader you're just as confused as Mara, when it comes to her sanity.
The negatives? Well I was initially very annoyed by the (very common mistake in YA) use of the term `British accent' when Mara was describing Noah Shaw, the smouldering and mysterious love interest of the story. But Hallelujah Noah corrects Mara and I couldn't help do my happy dance at Michelle Hodkin for knowing the difference - She receives a big thumbs up just for that! But on a more serious note, the only fault I could find was that as the story progressed the strange occurrences lessened - I know this would have made the plot crowded but when something bad did happen it's description wasn't as scary or hard hitting as it was earlier in the book, although this was mainly because Mara was beginning to understand what was truly going on.
As far as romance goes I was surprised by the amount there was, Noah is a typically desirable character - the bad boy who's masking his true personality - sweet, kind and caring. I loved how Mara and Noah's relationship started - the tension and the fighting (that's always my favourite part) and I will be interested to see how it continues in the next book.
The book leaves on quite a mysterious cliff-hanger that I can't wait to have answers to! I couldn't help but devour this book, it was one of those compulsive reads where I found time flying by without me realising (not unlike Mara herself) and so I have to say it had me hooked.
A compulsively gripping novel that I think everyone will enjoy.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Pamela Roach
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Mara awakes in a hospital to her parent's concerned faces, and asking what she can remember about the accident. But Mara can remember nothing. Can't remember going to an abandoned building in the middle of the night with her friends. Can't remember what happened to Claire or Jude. But worst, can't remember what happened to Rachel. The only person who is alive to tell the tale of what happened that night is Mara. And her mind won't release the memory.
When Mara starts having blackouts and out of control PTSD, her parents talk about institutionalisation...the last thing Mara wants. And so she convinces them that a change of scenery would do her the world of good. She says goodbye to the home she has known all her life to relocate to Florida.
Mara doesn't get off to a smooth start at her new school. Somehow without even meaning to, she put herself on the radar of the queen bee...and Noah Shaw. The most beautiful boy Mara has ever seen.
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer was written in dreamy prose. It is one of those rare books that it feels like your best friend is sat beside you, telling you all about this thing that happened to her. You weren't reading a book. You were being told a story. Mara's voice was realistic and sympathetic and I couldn't get it out of my head for a long time after finishing it.
The story was very original, the romance...swoooon...It has been a long time since I read a romance so realistic and believable. And while it was a very fall-hard-and-fall-fast type romance, it was one that didn't feel at all fake or rushed. It felt like diving off the high board. Free and exhilarating.
The support and concern Mara receives from her family was extremely well written. The overbearing mother, only worried about her daughter, the absent and overworked father, the overprotective big brother. All the parts of her family came together and while it might have been dysfunctional, you couldn't deny how much they cared about her.
I loved this book. I felt like I was falling in love and going insane all at the same time. It was...beautiful.
When Mara starts having blackouts and out of control PTSD, her parents talk about institutionalisation...the last thing Mara wants. And so she convinces them that a change of scenery would do her the world of good. She says goodbye to the home she has known all her life to relocate to Florida.
Mara doesn't get off to a smooth start at her new school. Somehow without even meaning to, she put herself on the radar of the queen bee...and Noah Shaw. The most beautiful boy Mara has ever seen.
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer was written in dreamy prose. It is one of those rare books that it feels like your best friend is sat beside you, telling you all about this thing that happened to her. You weren't reading a book. You were being told a story. Mara's voice was realistic and sympathetic and I couldn't get it out of my head for a long time after finishing it.
The story was very original, the romance...swoooon...It has been a long time since I read a romance so realistic and believable. And while it was a very fall-hard-and-fall-fast type romance, it was one that didn't feel at all fake or rushed. It felt like diving off the high board. Free and exhilarating.
The support and concern Mara receives from her family was extremely well written. The overbearing mother, only worried about her daughter, the absent and overworked father, the overprotective big brother. All the parts of her family came together and while it might have been dysfunctional, you couldn't deny how much they cared about her.
I loved this book. I felt like I was falling in love and going insane all at the same time. It was...beautiful.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Kindle Edition
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once the story got going, really compelling.
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It's been a while since a book kept me up until the small hours of the morning. Read more
It's been a while since a book kept me up until the small hours of the morning. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Liberty Gilmore
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"You always have a choice."
This is going to be such a hard review to write. I don't even know how I am going to string words together in a coherent manner. Read more
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A good read
Quite a fast book, read it within a few days, very much enjoyed.
I would say for ages 14 and up.
I would say for ages 14 and up.
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