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| Title | : | The Name of the Star (Shades of London #1) |
| Author | : | Maureen Johnson |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 372 pages |
| Published | : | October 2nd 2012 by Speak (first published September 29th 2011) |
| Categories | : | Young Adult. Mystery. Fantasy. Paranormal. Ghosts |
Maureen Johnson
Paperback | Pages: 372 pages Rating: 3.89 | 45795 Users | 5166 Reviews
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Jack the Ripper is back, and he's coming for Rory next....Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London to start a new life at boarding school just as a series of brutal murders mimicking the horrific Jack the Ripper killing spree of more than a century ago has broken out across the city. The police are left with few leads and no witnesses. Except one. Rory spotted the man believed to be the prime suspect. But she is the only one who saw him - the only one who can see him. And now Rory has become his next target...unless she can tap her previously unknown abilities to turn the tables.
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| Original Title: | The Name of the Star |
| ISBN: | 0142422053 (ISBN13: 9780142422052) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Shades of London #1 |
| Characters: | Jerome, Aurora "Rory" Deveaux, Julianne "Jazza" Benton, Stephen Dene, Bhuvana “Boo” Chodhari, Callum Mitchell |
| Setting: | London, England |
| Literary Awards: | Edgar Award Nominee for Best Young Adult (2012), Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee (2013), Milwaukee County Teen Book Award Nominee (2013), Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction (2011) |
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Ratings: 3.89 From 45795 Users | 5166 ReviewsCommentary Regarding Books The Name of the Star (Shades of London #1)
The first book in The Shades of London series, The Name of the Star sucked me right in and held tightly. I have never been so thrilled to have the next book-in-the-series- already on hand. One book with these dynamic, compelling and wickedly funny characters was simply not enough.Because Ms. Johnson could write an entertaining cereal box, I'll share a few of my favorite quotes from this book rather than give a detailed review in an effort to lure you in. Something about her suggested that herHilarious, fun and mysterious read that I recommend everyone read!
Find the enhanced version of this and other reviews at: http://flashlightcommentary.blogspot....The only thought in my head for much of the reading was that of Alexis Bledel as Rory Gilmore. It doesnt do much credit to a story when the reader is perpetually distracted by a pop culture reference. You dont see Heathcliff or Rochester being thrown around the literary world for a reason. The goal is to hook your reader, not set them in mind of other amusements. Perhaps I am too judgmental but I feel
This was one of those books that made me remember why I like to read YA fiction so much. The main character was funny and she didn't take herself too seriously, and acted in a way that seemed completely realistic for a young adult in that situation. The story moved along nicely and built up a good deal of suspense along the way, and the cast of supporting characters were nicely developed and had legitimate voices of their own. Overall, it was just very satisfying, and made me want to read the
Jack the Ripper is one of those topics I really wish they'd cover in the History syllabus for school. Instead it's 20th century this, and 20th century that. Even at A level - which, for all you non-British, non-TNofS readers, are the two years of excrutiating study we have before university, in which we study four and then three subjects respectively, of our own choosing - the syllabus for the vast majority of the time is an unimaginative, repetitive look at 20th century European and USA
This is actually the first book Ive read thats by Maureen Johnson, so I didnt know what to expect. Normally, I would shy from these types of things; I mean come on it IS Jack the Ripper. Are you kidding me? Im not a big fan of horror movies, or horror books ,for that matter. A few weeks ago before reading the book, I (foolishly) thought that this was a historical paranormal. So imagine my surprise when I started reading and found out that this was set in present day, not in the 1880s with the
3.25 stars, maybe 3.5?? I'm not sure.Who's ready for an unorganized review that contains spoilers?Great! Take a seat. So, this book is like Harry Potter, except Peeves is the villain and there's no magic. There are obviously places where one can argue that this is not true, but hear me out. - Sassy main character - Both have abilities that make them ~different~ Yer a ghost seer, Rory. - Fricken Peeves- British boarding school! (Honestly I thought prefects were only a Harry Potter thing. I was
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