During-Reading Comments

Catalyst, by Laurie Halse Anderson

page 74

    Gripping. How could the main character, Kate, only apply to one college? She couln't take the time to apply to more, at least one more? Where is her future now? It's too late to write to more schools. What is she planning to do? What was she planning to do if she didn't get in? This book has me completely in the moment and STRESSED! Holy cow! I'm not even in high school yet and I'm worried about college!
    Guess what, readers? I have my first ever SIGNED COPY! And this book is by one of my favorite authors! You may have read my posts about Wintergirls and favorite authors. Okay! Read on!

Response to Looking for JJ

     Oh, my goodness. What can't I say about this book? If I thought Wintergirls was haunting, I was not prepared for this book. The plot is made to show that people can change, but also that maybe they were never bad in the first place. Wow, Anne Cassidy should submit an essay to thisibelieve.com. Could she have stated her ideas any louder? She clearly believes in second chances and I support her in that. She certainly got the point across to me.
    If you want a chiller, a thriller, a ten-year old killer, search for this book right away. Walk with Alice Tully (main character) through intense memories of her tragic past and feel her pain and grieve with her. Gosh, this engrossing book is rubbing off on me and making me write very dramatic things! Well, don't mind me. I'll just sit here, type, and wallow in my thoughts!
    But seriously. Get the book.