Annie on My Mind is very different from
the other books we have read. In the past books, there have been many different
characters to identify; however, in this book, there are only two characters to
connect to. I like the fact it is based on two characters because for young
adults it is easy to comprehend and stay focus on those two characters. For
only downfall is for older readers reading this it is hard to get into the book
because there is little interaction between characters and hard to get into the
book. Yes, it is an easy read but difficult to get excited to keep reading. The
book isn’t a bad book but right now it isn’t a book that keeps me reading.
Annie on My Mind has not drawn me in meaning the plot, characters, or the style
is bland. I feel as if something is missing to draw me in to keep the book in
my hand.
The controversy
part of the book doesn’t bother me because it is more accepted and talked about
in our generation. I like how it was not very graphic when it talks about new
exploring new feelings and relationships. It was hard to comprehend that the
girls were seniors in high school because of their imagination. While they are
in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the girls were playing knights and
pretending to ride horses which throw me off thinking about their age. I know
it’s okay to have an imagination but this pretend play is what third graders
play not seniors in high school. It is also hard to picture the girls because
the author does not give any physical features except for some detail about
Annie’s eyes.
Overall,
the book is good and has a developing relationship between the girls. I also
like how it is a love story about two completely different teenagers. Liza and
Annie are both very different people, from Annie’s love of plants and music to
Liza’s passion for architecture. As young adults, it can help gain perspective
in finding yourself. The final thing I enjoy in the book is the letter format
throughout the book. Those letters give hints or reasons to keep reading to
finally find out why they do not talk anymore.
I like how you mentioned the controversy part should be behinde this book but that it doesn't bother you. I think to myself that some of the books that we have read there is a little controversy with each one and I know I am taking this class to be a teacher one day and I can't help but think to myself, how can I apply these books to my classroom without setting off a red flag to students and parents? Sorry your comment lead me to a different frame of mind.
ReplyDeleteTo continue the direction Alisha headed, it may be that times have changed since 1982, but is everyone comfortable with same-sex relationships? How do you--or do you--think this book would fit in a school or classroom library?
ReplyDeleteI like what you say about the letters--you're anticipating post question #3 for the book, which is great.
My sister works for a judge at the court house. She told me today they married at least a dozen lesbian couples. She said it was fun and very festive, she threw rose petals and took pictures. I wonder if she would have had the same reaction in 1982?
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