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Alex Flinn

Auteur van Beastly

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Alex Flinn was born in Glen Cove, New York. Before going to law school, she received a degree in vocal performance (opera) from the University of Miami. She practiced law for ten years before becoming a full-time author. She based her first book, Breathing Underwater, on her experiences interning toon meer with the State Attorney's Office and volunteering with battered women. Breathing Underwater, which is about dating violence, won the Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award in 2004. She has written several books including Diva, Nothing to Lose, Fade to Black, and A Kiss in Time. Her current title Beastly has been published in three editions and made Publishers Weekly best seller list. (Bowker Author Biography) toon minder

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Beastly (2007) 3,748 exemplaren
A Kiss in Time (2010) 962 exemplaren
Cloaked (2011) 816 exemplaren
Breathing Underwater (2000) 815 exemplaren
Bewitching (2012) 578 exemplaren
Towering (2013) 322 exemplaren
Breaking Point (2002) 271 exemplaren
Nothing to Lose (2005) 237 exemplaren
Fade to Black (2005) 214 exemplaren
Diva (2006) 210 exemplaren
Mirrored (2015) 170 exemplaren
Beheld (2017) 107 exemplaren
Beastly: Lindy's Diary (2012) 91 exemplaren
Girls of July (2019) 81 exemplaren
Love, Jacaranda (2020) 30 exemplaren
PitchDark: Dark Days of Winter Teen Sampler (2011) — Medewerker — 11 exemplaren
Netvor 1 exemplaar
ČarovnĆ” 1 exemplaar

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Romantilise ā€œKaunitari ja koletiseā€ muinasjutu tƵlgendus, milles kaasaegse New Yorgi rikaste ja ilusate laste lillelist elu kirjeldav sĆ¼ndmustik muutub kiiresti dramaatiliselt sĆ¼ngeks ja mƵtlemapanevaks. Raamatu peategelane, eliitkooli staar Kyle, on tƵeline tƤnapƤeva maailma ā€œprintsā€: ta isa on meediatƤht ja raha on neil nagu raba. Ja otse loomulikult on ta pealiskaudne, enesekeskne, julm ja kiusab neid, kes pole piisavalt ā€œilusadā€. Karistuseks muudetakse ta koletiseks ā€“ tƤpselt selliseks kihvade ja paksu karvkattega elajaks, nagu muinasjutuski. Ja pƤƤsta saab teda vaid tƵeline armastus.
Kuigi loo kƤik on kƵigile hƤsti teada ja kirjanikule vƵib nii sĆ¼Å¾ee arendamisel (kohati liigne konstrueeritus, kust traagelniidid lƤbi paistavad) kui oma tegelaste motiveerimisel (eriti kangelanna Lindy puhul) nii mƵndagi ette heita, julgen ā€œKoletutā€ siiski soovitada. Lugu on kirjutatud vƤga hƤsti tabades kaasaegset keelt ja andes edasi noorte mƵtteviisi ja suhtlemismalle, mis eriti nauditavalt on esitatud koletiste vestlusgrupi veebilogides, kus Koletis arutab oma probleeme samuti moondatud Grislipoisi, kusagil Euroopas asuva nƤkitĆ¼drukuga (kes peab plaani armastuse nimel loobuda oma hƤƤlest, et saada jalad ja lahkuda merest) ning muudegi veidrate olevustega.
Eraldi vƤƤrib ƤramƤrkimist Alex Flinni loost koorusv nn teine moraal klassikalise ja ilmselge ā€œoluline on sisemine ilu, mitte vƤlineā€ kƵrval ā€“ nimelt on ilus Kyle kasvanud sisemiselt koletiseks oma vanemate hoolimatuse tƵttu, narkomaanist isa tĆ¼tar Lindy on aga tema vastandina suutnud sellest hoolimata seesmiselt kauniks jƤƤda. Raamat tƵstatab teravalt Ć¼he praeguses Ć¼hiskonnas palju kƵneainet leinud probleemi vanemate vastutusest oma laste ees.
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sashery | 293 andere besprekingen | Jan 29, 2024 |
so a few weeks ago I watched the movie version of this book and that in turn made me curious about the book. I actually adored this book. Given that it had it's total cheesy moments, it was still a lovely little, quick read. There are some changes with characters, but that's to be expected when dealing with a "novel-to-film" work. There were moments in this story when I just wanted to snuggle the characters with love. My only thing with this book (and it's not major or anything) is the "chat room" experience. I've seen some reviews saying that they don't like it, or that it's distracting and whatnot, but I actually became more curious as to the whereabouts of those characters once the story was over. I'm still trying to find out who the bear was though. And what happened to the mermaid (Ariel)? Is her story based on the original book where she turns to foam (I know it's mentioned, but did it HAPPEN?) or was she able to swoon her prince in the last minute and have happily ever after (like in the animated film - though I seriously doubt it). Cute, modern day twist on one of my favorite Disney movies. I will be continuing the story.… (meer)
 
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b00kdarling87 | 293 andere besprekingen | Jan 7, 2024 |
Bewitching wasn't quite what I expected, but I was not disappointed. I had thought there would be more to Kendra's story and although there was at the beginning, the majority of the story follows two stepsisters, Emma and Lisette in a new and unique take on Cinderella.

Emma and Lisette's story is broken into three parts divided by new twists on the Princess and the Pea and The Little Mermaid. The POV jumps from Kendra to the main character of each story she shares and although the format is different from most books I read, the transitions were smooth and easy to follow.

If you enjoyed Beastly, A Kiss In Time, or fairytales in general, you should read this book. This is by far my favorite Alex Finn book and I look forward to reading future installments of the Kendra series.
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18
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7
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8,665
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½ 3.7
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521
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