Hi!
I am so sorry that I haven't written a post for the past week, I said that I would try to write a post every week, but that just isn't possible at the moment. I have my mock exams at the beginning of next month, and so I don't have much time at all for reading... :'( It's horrible! I promise that I will try to write posts more often after I finish my exams, but I honestly did choose the wrong time to make a blog didn't I XD Maybe I will write a few short posts every now and then, until I have a bit more time :) I know for sure that I want to carry on with this blog, it just won't be very consistent at the moment.
~ Chey xxxxx
Monday 9 November 2015
Sunday 1 November 2015
Finding Audrey by Sophie Kinsella
5/5
I loved this book! I read it in one sitting, and I don't think I stopped smiling once. Although it is about a serious topic, Sophie Kinsella wrote this story in a way that made it lighthearted and funny. The characters were all so likeable and unique, and I don't think there was ever a point that I didn't like one of them.
This story follows a 14 year old girl called Audrey, who has a severe case of anxiety. In fact, it's so bad that she can't leave the house, and has to wear sunglasses all the time. (So she doesn't have to make eye contact) She can only speak to her family, and Dr Sarah. This is until she meets Linus, her brothers gaming friend. He starts to slowly help her get more and more confident in getting out of the house, and speaking to people other than those she is comfortable with.
The book is written as if audrey is talking to you. This gives you a good insight into what she is thinking at certain points in the book, especially when she has her anxiety attacks. Although this may not be a completely accurate representation of what a person with anxiety feels, I found it really interesting to see the way Audrey reacted to different people and situations throughout the book. By knowing what she is thinking and feeling, you can see when she starts to improve, or go downhill, even when she doesn't see it herself.
You never actually learn what happened in her old school that caused Audrey's anxiety, all you are told is that 3 girls in her year were expelled for what happened. I feel like it was almost as if I didn't want to know. Like it's something that she doesn't want to share, and I was OK with that.
It made me realise that the simple things, like looking someone in the eye and talking to them, or even going to Starbucks, are the hardest things in the world for some people.
I hope that this review encourages anyone reading this go and try it out themselves, because it is a really great book. :)
~ Chey xxxxx
I loved this book! I read it in one sitting, and I don't think I stopped smiling once. Although it is about a serious topic, Sophie Kinsella wrote this story in a way that made it lighthearted and funny. The characters were all so likeable and unique, and I don't think there was ever a point that I didn't like one of them.
This story follows a 14 year old girl called Audrey, who has a severe case of anxiety. In fact, it's so bad that she can't leave the house, and has to wear sunglasses all the time. (So she doesn't have to make eye contact) She can only speak to her family, and Dr Sarah. This is until she meets Linus, her brothers gaming friend. He starts to slowly help her get more and more confident in getting out of the house, and speaking to people other than those she is comfortable with.
The book is written as if audrey is talking to you. This gives you a good insight into what she is thinking at certain points in the book, especially when she has her anxiety attacks. Although this may not be a completely accurate representation of what a person with anxiety feels, I found it really interesting to see the way Audrey reacted to different people and situations throughout the book. By knowing what she is thinking and feeling, you can see when she starts to improve, or go downhill, even when she doesn't see it herself.
You never actually learn what happened in her old school that caused Audrey's anxiety, all you are told is that 3 girls in her year were expelled for what happened. I feel like it was almost as if I didn't want to know. Like it's something that she doesn't want to share, and I was OK with that.
It made me realise that the simple things, like looking someone in the eye and talking to them, or even going to Starbucks, are the hardest things in the world for some people.
I hope that this review encourages anyone reading this go and try it out themselves, because it is a really great book. :)
~ Chey xxxxx
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