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Just Listen...To This Review
When I went to the library I saw this book and thought "Oh well this is going to be one of those girlie dramas, but I'll give it a shot." There was in fact a lot of drama but not so much to a point where it was overwhelming just to read it. Annabelle Annabelle Annabelle...Read More
When I went to the library I saw this book and thought "Oh well this is going to be one of those girlie dramas, but I'll give it a shot." There was in fact a lot of drama but not so much to a point where it was overwhelming just to read it. Annabelle Annabelle Annabelle Greene (a joke) a model, actress, with a perfect life...on the outside. At home she struggles with her sister's eating disorder, at school drama with a girl (ex-friend) who thinks Annabelle slept with her boyfriend, as well as the (ex-BFF) other girl who all over the summer and for most of the semester Annabelle thinks hates her.Juggling all this plus a new friendship with Owen Armstrong the mysterious boy who always has his headphones on. As this friendship blooms into love, Annabelle will have to open up and discuss what really happened the night at the party that led to the fight and all the drama. Annabelle will find herself and discover that even though it may hurt, honesty is the best policy.Show Less
posted by TeenReaderIL on January 7, 2009
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7 out of 33 people found this review helpful.
Completely boring.
I was excited to read this book but as I started, I kept waiting for the part when it becomes excited and it never did until near the last 100 pages. But this is my opinion. It was interesting in a few parts and then it just died out, this is how it was for me over and ...Read More
I was excited to read this book but as I started, I kept waiting for the part when it becomes excited and it never did until near the last 100 pages. But this is my opinion. It was interesting in a few parts and then it just died out, this is how it was for me over and over again. The most exciting part was the explanation behind the end of the friendship with Sophie and most of the parts with her music loving friend. Her family life was not as exciting though, maybe sort of shocking but not all the way up there.Show Less
posted by xraawrimapinja on November 17, 2008
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Just Listen...To This Review
When I went to the library I saw this book and thought "Oh well this is going to be one of those girlie dramas, but I'll give it a shot." There was in fact a lot of drama but not so much to a point where it was overwhelming just to read it. Annabelle Annabelle Annabelle Greene (a joke) a model, actress, with a perfect life...on the outside. At home she struggles with her sister's eating disorder, at school drama with a girl (ex-friend) who thinks Annabelle slept with her boyfriend, as well as the (ex-BFF) other girl who all over the summer and for most of the semester Annabelle thinks hates her.Juggling all this plus a new friendship with Owen Armstrong the mysterious boy who always has his headphones on. As this friendship blooms into love, Annabelle will have to open up and discuss what really happened the night at the party that led to the fight and all the drama. Annabelle will find herself and discover that even though it may hurt, honesty is the best policy.
46 out of 47 people found this review helpful.
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Balina
Posted August 18, 2011
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Good read
I have read all Sarah Dessen's books and this one is one of my favourites.
13 out of 14 people found this review helpful.
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TheChesireCat
Posted September 10, 2010
Wonderful!
This is easily my favorite of Ms. Dessen's stories. As always, she did a fabulous job portraying popular teens vs. the outcasts, and how it only takes on little misunderstanding to find yourself on the other side of the fence. With the character of Owen, she shows that you (no pun intended) cannot judge a book by it's cover (or a teen by their clothes or attitude). There are many layers to people and Ms. Dessen showed each and every one in the amazing story.
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted October 12, 2009
great book for young readers.
Just Listen by Sarah Dessen is a story about secrets and consequences that keeps you flipping the pages and wanting more. This story is about a teenage girl named Annabel Greene who in the beginning stars as "the girl who has it all" in a commercial for a local mall. Months later when the comercial finally airs, Annabel sees herself differently. She was best friends with a girl named Sophie and the reason they ended their friendship isn't revealed until the later chapters. Annabel is more comfortable keeping her own secrets than actually opening up to the truth and facing her problems. I think this is one of those books that teenagers and young adults can relate to. I would recomend this to anyone that has read any of Dessen's other novels such as Dreamland, Someone Like You, and Along for the Ride
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Anonymous
Posted November 17, 2008
Completely boring.
I was excited to read this book but as I started, I kept waiting for the part when it becomes excited and it never did until near the last 100 pages. But this is my opinion. It was interesting in a few parts and then it just died out, this is how it was for me over and over again. The most exciting part was the explanation behind the end of the friendship with Sophie and most of the parts with her music loving friend. Her family life was not as exciting though, maybe sort of shocking but not all the way up there.
7 out of 33 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted October 6, 2008
eh
Sarah Dessen's writing is very elementary. I've attempted to read her books many times, and Just Listen is the first book of hers that I read without stopping in the middle. The story is not moving at all, she switches subjects, telling us all these stories in the beginning, not relating to the plot at all, and it just gets you so bored, that you want to put the book down. I apologize to the avid Sarah Dessen readers, if you find her books amazing, but it wasn't very moving for me.
5 out of 21 people found this review helpful.
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Amazing!
When I first found out about Sarah Dessen, I was kind of reluctant to start reading her books. I don't know why, I just was. This was the first book I read by her and I have to say it was amazing! The story line was very well organized and it's easy to go along with it, because so much of each character is explained that you find yourself relating to one of them at some point. I did not want to put this book down after I started it! It's just amazing and I absolutely recommend it to anybody who likes a little romance, humor, and plenty of suspense and drama. (:
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted February 21, 2012
LOVED IT!!!!!
In my opinion, this is the BEST of sarah's work! There are a few topics that'll be geared toward older teens, and a few f-bombs, but it wad totally worth it! A must on everyone's reading list!!!!!
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TheReaderxXx
Posted July 3, 2010
Don't think, or judge. Just listen...
Just Listen was so captivating that I couldn't put the book down. The fact that the story was based thoroughly on relationships(with the family as well as friends)and music. I felt that I could relate. Annabel Greene, the protagonist, was faced with the conflict of many things including a secret that she has yet to tell. She then meets Owen Armstrong, a guy who has a passion for music. A deep passion. He shows that music is his escape, he constantly seeks for it, and can't imagine life without it. He knows the obscure music, that most people won't think it's music, but really, that IS the TRUE music. Music changed both Annabel's and Owen's life. Who they were, their outlook on life, that silence is much louder than any noise. The title Just Listen, is true to the story and yes, in real life. "Don't think, or judge. Just listen." One of my favorite quotes from the book, and a memorable line... Just Listen, is yes a 'chick lit' but a great one.
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Anonymous
Posted June 16, 2010
Just Listen
This was a beautiful book. One of the best I've ever read. Dessen did a fabulous job writing it. I don't know if Annabell's 'big secret' was suppose to be a suprise the whole book, but looking at the cover and the title and the first chapter, I knew exactly what happened to her. The book itself is just sad, and has that depressing presence to it. If you love Dessen's books, I think you'll love this one!
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Anonymous
Posted April 22, 2012
Beautiful....
This story was emotional and absoulutely wonderful.... I loved it..... I love music and can relate to Owen...
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted March 23, 2012
Just finnished this book last night and I loved it! I must say t
Just finnished this book last night and I loved it! I must say though after reading the first four chapters i wanted to stop. It did alot of thinking back, kind of jumpy, didnt know if it was happing in the moment or was part of the past. By about chapter six it stopped the back and forth thing and started to get exciting for me and i couldn't put it down. In the end it all came together and was actually quite life changing for me. I really dont see why anyone wouldn't like this book other than it was kind of hard to follow in the begining.
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Anonymous
Posted March 10, 2012
Just Listen
This book is about a model named annabel greene. She has twoolder sisters named kristen and whitney. Kristen is the loud in your face type of person that is not afraid to speak her mind. Then there is whitney. Whitney develops a eating disorder and is more quiet, if you want to know how she feels you have to ask her, while kristen wouldnjust tell you. Annabel falls somewhere in between. She usualy says her sisters are two extremes and she is somewhere in the middle. There are four other characters that are a big part of annabels life. Owen, a music fanatic that struggles with anger issues and takes an anger management class. Sophie, a snotty popular girl that, like kristen, is in your face and has not many fears. Clarke, a nice girl that follows the rules and is a great friend. And emily, a model, like annabel, kristen, and whitney, that is a year younger than annabel and is sweet. The story is mainly about annabels life, from going to court for a long ago rape, to dealing with her life fall apart. This is a great book and i think you should read it, you will not be let down!
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Fantastic Book!!!
Just Listen by Sarah Dessen is a book you nver want to stop reading. The book keeps you on edge till the veary end. The ending is somthing that you would never expect. I recamend this book to anyone, for i belive that anyone can love this book as i have.:-)
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Just read it
Just listen is another great book from Sarah Dessen. I cared about the characters, wanted to know what happened to all of them to make them become who they are. The characters are well developed. The story emotionally grabs you from the beginning although you don't find out what "happened" till later on. It goes above and beyond to tackle major issues such as rape, eating disorders, mental illness, and last but not least love. I recommend this for most any teens. The subject matter is serious but done in a way that is not graphic or over the top. It reminds me that life is hard but can always be better if open up to the people you care about and who care about you.
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Anonymous
Posted September 29, 2009
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Brittney McCormick
I am a student at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Alabama.
I read Just Listen by Sarah Dessen. In this book, Annabelle is starting a new year at school. She is shunned by her friend, now ex-friend, because of something that happened the summer before. As a result of her being shunned she meets a guy named Owen by a wall where she eats lunch. They befriend each other and end up together. Annabelle must decide if she will ever tell anyone what happened on that summer night.
I enjoyed Just Listen because it was intriguing and it pulled you in to the story. It was not something I could relate to however, some girls my age can so it was really good for someone my age. I love Sarah Dessen's novels because they really make you think. I like reading books that relate to teens today and things that we are going through. Also, I like how you can read a book and when something goes on as in Just Listen it makes you thankful and makes you really think about your life and others.1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Elisa95
Posted September 29, 2009
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Great for reading for fun!
Just Listen, is about a girl named Annabel Greene who comes off as if she has everything. It's the complete opposite though; she lost her best friend (Sophie), her reputation, her sister got an eating disorder and her love for modeling is gone all in the beginning of her summer before senior year. Her life doesn't begin to change until she meets Owen, a hulky intense guy, who shares with her that music can help you learn to listen clearly to yourself. She learns to open up a little bit and begins to stop telling white lies, which she tells to avoid people asking questions about why her and Sophie really stopped becoming best friends. Through Annabel's struggle to speak up, Owen helps her to see that it's a matter of living day by day, or even moment by moment.
When first reading the summary of the book, I thought it was going to be another one of those sappy "life's tough" books, but I was wrong. I loved this book! I loved how it was about a girl who went from having what she thought was everything to nothing, to having the right balance of everything and nothing. It seemed like it was a real high school setting with the drama, awkwardness, parties, and boring family nights. I also enjoyed the random romantic twist in it. I think anyone who likes to read about high school based stories will enjoy this book!1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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vivalabrianna
Posted September 28, 2009
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This is one of the many Sarah Dessen books I have read. reading this over the summer, from the title I could tell that this book would be one of Dessen's best. The book is about a teenage girl holding a horrid secret. I recommend it to anyone wo loves Sarah Dessen.
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RunningBlur25
Posted July 29, 2009
Good, but not good enough.
I was excited to read this book, hearing that Sarah Dessen was a talented author, but after reading this, I was a little disappointed. The story is great and the characters are realistic, but I wish it was written a little differently. There seemed to be a lot of filler, and the book would have flowed better if it had just cut to the chase when it should've. That's my only main complaint, but I didn't like Annabel either. I can't stand weak characters that don't know how to speak their mind when it is necessary, as I am the opposite (but not in a bad way), so I found myself pulling my hair out at times, egging Annabel on but failing. =P The story and messages were really good though, and I'd recommend this to people who can sit through a slightly fluffy book to get to the message within.
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I don't usually read what I call "chick books," (ever) but I found this book mildly entertaining. My sister insisted that I read it, and it was a nice, easy read that I would recommend to any girl ages 13 to 17.
This book surprised me. In fact, I've read a few other books by Sarah Dessen, and all of her books surprised me. The reason? I don't usually read fiction, much less a book in the genre that I colloquially call "chick books," and yet this book was entertaining, emotional, and [somewhat] relevant to teenager's today. Was it, like most "chick books" out there, corny? Yes. Was it worth reading? Yes. Did it make me cry? Yes. Just Listen is my favorite of all of Sarah Dessen's books, and remains my favorite book in the "chick book" genre.
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