The Year Everything Changed (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
Ridiculously cliche and trite, this book had my teeth on edge for half of the novel. The second half of the novel I spent recovering from whiplash as the author put us (and her characters) through a frantic and hurried pace. And yet, I felt compelled to finish the story, to know for sure how it would all end. (As if there were any doubts.)I realize that the author's intent was to have a character that the audience believed to be beyond redemption and yet somehow redeem the fellow. However, in doing so three characters had rather crappy childhoods, one mother morphed into a vindictive and cruel person, another mother became a schizophrenic, and another mother was a callous and cold individual. All to make one man look better. So all in all, I would call it a failed experiment.I doubt I will be searching for any more books from this author. The writing just wasn't there. Read Michelle's review- it says everything I am thinking and says it better . The book is predictable and I never seem to connect with the characters. They never become real for me.At times, they seem too contrived, as if they were created just to make the plot work and therefore did not evolve as some characters do. I like to feel that the characters are "living" the story as I share it with them. Saying all that, I had to finish it. That being said 24 hours after finishing it ,I could not remember the name of the book to share with someone.Forgettable is not a good one word review.
What do You think about The Year Everything Changed (2011)?
Eeh.. Beach read. Totally predictable. But then I was spoiled by 3 great reads in a row. . . .
—Nmister
Enjoyed the book and was a quick and easy read even if the ending was a little predictable.
—angeldni
I enjoyed meeting these characters. It was a fun and interesting read.
—Lamb
I couldn't put this book down. I would highly recommend it!!!
—dorraoueslati97
