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14 out of 15 people found this review helpful.
AAD thinks man oh man, this book was great!
Oh my gosh; Life As We Knew It is one of my favorite books ever! This book is about a 16-year-old girl named Miranda who lives a normal life for a teenager. Everything is going well in her life, and it¿s all good. But all of this changes one night when a meteor hits the...Read More
Oh my gosh; Life As We Knew It is one of my favorite books ever! This book is about a 16-year-old girl named Miranda who lives a normal life for a teenager. Everything is going well in her life, and it¿s all good. But all of this changes one night when a meteor hits the moon and knocks it closer in orbit to the Earth. After the meteor crashes, the ¿normal¿ way of life completely changes for everyone. There are catastrophes all around the world, like sickness, food shortages, and many natural disasters. Miranda has to let go of almost everything that she is used to, and she and her family have to struggle every day just to survive. I really love this book because it is written in Miranda¿s diary entries and it felt so real. Sometimes, I even felt like I was struggling along with the characters in the story. The only thing that disappointed me a little was the ending. But oh well, the rest of the book was great!Show Less
posted by A_IS_AMAZING on January 22, 2009
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10 out of 18 people found this review helpful.
Really scared me.
I first read this book when I was nine, and it still scares me to even think about it. When I first read it, I was so young that it didn't really register to me about the things that were happening in the book, so I was fine. But I read it again when I was ten - big m...Read More
I first read this book when I was nine, and it still scares me to even think about it. When I first read it, I was so young that it didn't really register to me about the things that were happening in the book, so I was fine. But I read it again when I was ten - big mistake.
The events in the book really scared me and it still scares me to think about it. Also, from what I've heard, the books only get more terrifying as the series continues. I would not recommend this book to any kids who are under fifteen. That may sound ridiculous, and maybe if your child is very strong emotionally and doesn't get scared, you could let them read it at a younger age. But if your child is even the least bit easy to scare, for lack of a better word, I would not recommend this book. Take it from somebody who read it at a young age and has been scarred by it every since.Show Less
The events in the book really scared me and it still scares me to think about it. Also, from what I've heard, the books only get more terrifying as the series continues. I would not recommend this book to any kids who are under fifteen. That may sound ridiculous, and maybe if your child is very strong emotionally and doesn't get scared, you could let them read it at a younger age. But if your child is even the least bit easy to scare, for lack of a better word, I would not recommend this book. Take it from somebody who read it at a young age and has been scarred by it every since.Show Less
posted by readingballerina99 on June 17, 2010
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A_IS_AMAZING
Posted January 22, 2009
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AAD thinks man oh man, this book was great!
Oh my gosh; Life As We Knew It is one of my favorite books ever! This book is about a 16-year-old girl named Miranda who lives a normal life for a teenager. Everything is going well in her life, and it¿s all good. But all of this changes one night when a meteor hits the moon and knocks it closer in orbit to the Earth. After the meteor crashes, the ¿normal¿ way of life completely changes for everyone. There are catastrophes all around the world, like sickness, food shortages, and many natural disasters. Miranda has to let go of almost everything that she is used to, and she and her family have to struggle every day just to survive. I really love this book because it is written in Miranda¿s diary entries and it felt so real. Sometimes, I even felt like I was struggling along with the characters in the story. The only thing that disappointed me a little was the ending. But oh well, the rest of the book was great!
14 out of 15 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted June 17, 2010
Really scared me.
I first read this book when I was nine, and it still scares me to even think about it. When I first read it, I was so young that it didn't really register to me about the things that were happening in the book, so I was fine. But I read it again when I was ten - big mistake.
The events in the book really scared me and it still scares me to think about it. Also, from what I've heard, the books only get more terrifying as the series continues. I would not recommend this book to any kids who are under fifteen. That may sound ridiculous, and maybe if your child is very strong emotionally and doesn't get scared, you could let them read it at a younger age. But if your child is even the least bit easy to scare, for lack of a better word, I would not recommend this book. Take it from somebody who read it at a young age and has been scarred by it every since.10 out of 18 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted October 5, 2008
Wrong....
First of all the fact that she blamed everything on God bugged me ALOT eh it was pretty sad at the end it kinda left u hanging the only thing i didnt like was the part was she was alwas complaining like there was nothing to be thankful for and i found alot in her case the rest was very good just dont believe what she thinks about God.
8 out of 14 people found this review helpful.
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Good Solid Read
What would happen if a meteorite/asteroid hit the moon and knocked it closer to the earth? All hell would break lose, that's what! This book tells the story of just that and a small family's struggle to survive the aftermath of an epic natural disaster. I really liked this book and can't wait to read the next in the series. Highly recommended if you love books that have post-apocalyptic themes. I'm a sucker for them!
7 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Good but just not for me
The story is centered around sixteen-year-old Miranda's life after a meteor crashes into the Moon. Life as they knew it would never be the same. The collision pushes the Moon closer to Earth and causes tidal waves, earthquakes, volcanoes, etc.Thousands are dead within the first 24 hours and the numbers just keep rising as the book continues. Power outages as well as food, water, and fuel shortages all create a platform for the chaos that ensues.
The story is told through journal entries where Miranda describes her life and the fate of her town over the course of a year. Miranda is living with her mother and two brothers (one older and one younger). Her father and his new pregnant wife live in another state (which is a cause for concern for Miranda throughout the story).
To be honest the book is sort of scary in a way. It portrays a fairly realistic glimpse of how people would react if food and resources were suddenly scarce. For most people who read this book, this realistic portrayal will be what makes them love it. The constant death and destruction soon left me feeling depressed whenever I picked the book up.
This book was pretty good. It has a good message behind it: "Appreciate what you have, because tomorrow it could be gone." But it was also kind of depressing. I recommend you flip through this one before you buy it. I will probably read the second and third books when I get around to it so I guess I liked it enough to do that. I hope this review is helpful! :)
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Regretfulbuyer
Posted December 28, 2008
Offensive
This book is very sad and depressing. I wouldn¿t recommend it. It also includes offensive political statements. I do not think politics belong in fiction books intend to be read by children. This book really offensive in many ways.
6 out of 26 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted June 25, 2009
unforgettable book; a must read
The book 'Life As We Knew It' is an amazing, unforgettable book. I recommend it for someone who loves a book that has them on the edge of their seats; a thrilling, compelling story.
4 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted March 5, 2012
I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!!!!!
I absolutly LOVED this series. It's my second favorite series next to harry potter. It was the best and i would recomend it to EVERYONE!!!!!!
3 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted December 27, 2011
Great
This book us great for anyone. It keeps you reading.
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted December 26, 2011
A great read for ages 11-15!!
I really enjoyed this book. It really makes you thankful for all that you have and reminds you not to take it for granted! If you are looking for a generally quick read with lots of emotion, than this book is for you!
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted January 1, 2012
Oh My... JELLY
Good read, really gets you hooked.
2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted December 2, 2011
A Thriller That Keeps You Thinking...
This book really caught my attention. Miranda and her family were living a perfectly normal life until an asteroid hit the moon causing chaos and natural disasters all around the world. Millions or people are dying everyday. Imagine if one of your family member's name was on the Dead List? Imagine living with a handful or food to eat once a day. Brutal? This book is all about surging one day at a time. I liked how the events in the book were rrealistically written in diary entry forms from Miranda's point of view to get a good idea on what Miranda was thinking and feeling. However, I didn't like that there were so much tragedy and death. I recommend reading the rest of the series to know if they will survive in the end. If you like reading books that give you thrills and chills, this is the book for you.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted April 16, 2012
Can't stop reading!
¿In Mirandas world, something important happens. An asteriod hits the moon and knocks it out of its orbit, moving it closer to the Earth, causing natural disasters of all kinds. No one is prepared for this, as calculations had made bad estimates of the density of the asteriods. Miranda and her family have to find a way to survive.
¿ I enjoyed this book. I couldnt put it down, for I felt there was always a possibility the characters would die. I even foundmyself wondering what I would need if this happened to my family. Great read!1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted December 27, 2011
3 and a half actually
Good book but not ro exciting
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Anonymous
Posted December 1, 2011
Makes You Wonder - Could This Life Happen to You
The novel Life as We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer, appeals to a wide-ranged audience. In my opinion, anyone from a preteen girl to a young adult man would enjoy this story, but not distinvtly everyone in this category. It could also appeal to some people outside of it. This novel is definitely a must-read.
Have you ever wondered what would happen if your whole world was flipped for the worse? That¿s exactly what happens to Miranda. When the moon suddenly becomes hundreds of miles closer to the Earth, things only go downhill. Stores close down, oil runs out, gas is limited, and winter comes much sooner than expected. For the first time, Miranda, her mother, and her two brothers, Matt and Jonny, are forced to do everything the old-fashioned way, regardless of their terrible condition.
In my opinion, this book was written very well and gives you the feelings as if you were in Miranda¿s world. It truly makes you think, ¿Could this really happen?¿ or ¿What would I do if I was in her situation?¿ I think that Pfeffer did a wonderful job at giving you several questions to ask yourself as to what might happen next and builds suspense very well.
In all, this novel was very interesting. I believe it is one of those books where every chapter you say to yourself, ¿Maybe I¿ll just read one more.¿ You won¿t want to put it down! It ends with a twist that you¿ll never be able to predict or ever see coming.
There is absolutely a reason why I gave Life as We Knew It five stars out of a possible five, and when you read it, I bet that you¿ll agree, too. Susan Beth Pfeffer tries and succeeds at making the plot extremely organized and suspenseful. My final opinion is that the book can¿t be judges by its cover because I liked the cover, but I loved what was on the inside so much more!1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted September 6, 2011
Ick.
If I could rate this book zero stars I would. This book was boring. It was fairly offensive to me, as a Christian, to see Miranda blaming everything on God. To make this book better, the author shouldn't have made it so grim. Three fourths of the characters either die or leave, so you don't get to see Miranda develop a relationship with anyone. I also read the second book, both books were required for summer reading, and disliked that one too. It may be that I took the book the wrong way, but that is just my opinion. I would not recommend this book to sensitive people, and definitely not to people with a weak stomach (mainly due to the second one). I wish I could've enjoyed this book better than I did.
1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted April 30, 2011
Cookie Cutter Characters, Slow Plot, Disappointing Ending
Don't get me wrong. I love books, and enjoy all sorts of genres - science fiction, historical fiction, realistic fiction, fantasy, you name it. If it's a good book, I'll read it. I'd heard a lot about this book and looked forward to it, but was greatly disappointed. First of all, the main character seems dry. I never at any point in the book felt like I was attatched to the character, in fact, sometimes was just plain annoying. And not annoying in a good way. Not annoying in a let's analyze the character and see she's so annoying, just plain, annoying. Her self-centeredness doesn't move the plot along.
The plot, was rather dry as well. While there were some page turning parts, the reader is left for long stretches of time when the character is doing nothing, saying the same thing, and, well, being annoying. I was also greatly disappointed by the ending. I actually turned to the next page, because I thought there must be more to the book. The book is told through a series of journal entries, and the last journal entry is no different, no more exciting or dynamic, than the rest of the journal entries. Nothing about the ending screams "end of the book, end of the book!" or, that the story will be continued in a later book.
Its good points lie in its unique setting. One finds themselves thinking about what would happen if the events in the story were real, or how a similar disaster would affect us.
Overall, the book was disappointing. I felt the characters were poorly done cookie cutter imiations of cliche characters, the main character was dislikable and boring, and the plot wasn't too extravagent. Read the first two or three chapters, and if you're not hooked, then don't waste your time. It doesn't get better.1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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gac2011
Posted March 7, 2011
After reading this your life may not be the same!!
The book starts off as any normal day for everyone. The town where Miranda lives in, and all over the world, are very excited about the lunar eclipse that is scheduled to happen. Little do they know that after this, their lives will be changed forever. While everyone was sitting outside waiting on the eclipse, the worst possible thing happens, something went wrong with the eclipse and somehow it brought the moon closer to the earth. At first no one all over the world expected this to be such a bad thing. Only a couple days after this event everyone became devistated. Natural disaster's happened all over the world, killing many people. Gas prices were raised as high as thirty five dollars per three gallons, and the food supply was very limited. Miranda, her two brothers, mom, mom's boyfriend, and her neighbor all stuck together and tried to surive this astronomical event. There was only about a hand full of people left in Miranda's town due to everyone getting sick and not being able to surive. Towards the end of the book through many hardship's and struggles Miranda and her family are one of the few families that survive by the government's assistance. The book never tells you the long term effects of what or what does not happen to Miranda and her family.
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Worth reading!
I wasn't sure at first if I liked this story. I didn't understand what message the author was trying to send. Eventually the characters grew on me and I enjoyed the book. I didn't really agree that people would act the way they did in disaster circumstances. I will read the sequel.
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HannahD
Posted April 15, 2010
Life as We Knew it
Life as we Knew it is a very intriguing book. I could not put it down. In the novel, Life as We Knew it Miranda, the main charcter, and her family are struggling to survive after a meteor hits the moon and affects the weather and the tides. Miranda's family is running out of food and water. And earthquakes and tsunamis are happening all over the world. What will they do to survive? I could not put the book down because I wanted to find out what happened to Miranda and her family and weather or not they would make it through those hard times.This is a great page turner for young adults!
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