Title: Beautiful Broken ThingsAuthor: Sara Barnard
Pages: 430
Published: Feb 25th 2016
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books UK
I got this book as part of Zoella's book bundle from WHSmith, hence the change in cover. When I went to Sweden for five days with my friend (who also got the bundle) she chose this book while I chose 'Carry On' by Rainbow Rowell. Halfway through the trip, when we had both finished our respective books, we switched and I read 'Beautiful Broken Things' by Sara Bernard. I therefore ended up crying on the plane home at midnight.
This book covered a good subject and I think it was good that it wasn't
all about boys but rather friendship and family. It brought up things in
teenagers everyday life such as drinking, parties, school and grades,
parents, and, sex. However, no matter how good the subject of plot was, I
felt that the characters were week at points and I easily got upset or
angry at them.
To
begin with, the protagonist Caddy got extremely annoying at moments. I
could understand her feelings, but they did not excuse her actions. She
cared more for how much she was allowed to know than what Suzanne
actually wanted to tell her (Suzanne's own secrets). She had no respect
for other people's personal space or lives but rather what rights she
had in knowing. Suzanne was a troubled person and in need of love, but
she also had no respect for the trouble she caused others (even if she
apologised for it). Rosie seemed to be the only sane person to stay out
of everything, but she also got ridiculously angry and behaved
immaturely.
The ending however was really good. I was very nervous by the climax and
I even had to put down the book at moments. I also think it was
resolved well and I was satisfied with the outcome.
I think, generally this was a good Young Adult book (since I don't read
many contemporaries I don't have loads to compare to) but I don't think
it was close to some of the really good ones I've read. I didn't laugh
or cry as much as I've done in other books. I was moved, but it did not
have as much impact on me as any other book. However, if you are up for
an easy read about friendship and loss then this book is good.
Plot Summary:
Caddy and Rosie have always been inseparable. But that was before Suzanne.
Now Caddy wants to be more than just the quiet one. She wants something to happen.
I was brave...
Suzanne is trying to escape her past and be someone different. Someone free.
She was reckless...
But sometimes downward spirals have a momentum of their own.
We were trouble...
And no one can break your heart like your best friend.
My Rating:
6/10
At moments I felt like I was ranting more at the characters than actually enjoying the book.
Other Books by Sara Barnard:
Goodbye, Perfect
Fierce Fragile Hearts
Floored
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