I won Drinkwater by Eric Hopkins at MiniBookExpo. Actually I asked for 2 books, and I got one :-) which is pretty awesome ;)!
So from the back cover -
Drinkwater was originally an English word given to someone who abstains from drinking alcohol. As a family name it represents sobriety, dignity and self-control. Nineteen-year-old Amber Drinkwater knows that when life presents hardships, a responsible person meets them fairly, with a clear head and the willingness to work. Her plans to start a new life in
Amber is 19 year old and her brother Guy [yep that's the name] come to
Let me first tell you, that not being from the culture, I didn’t understand a lot of terms, but it was not that bad that I didn’t understand anything at all. Amber wants to be responsible and get both their lives sorted out, but her main problem is, she can’t and would not ask for help. She is one of those typical 19 year old's, who want the freedom, the fun of making your own choices; just that all the choices go wrong, very wrong. The novel successfully depicts the confusion of a 19 yr old girl, who is left alone with a brother in an unknown city with limited cash flow. One other thing, was the language and the depiction of the surroundings and the work-culture, when you First join; that was good too. Amber talks about architecture. That is interesting as I have never viewed any building with this kind of passion. Apparently she comes to
I felt really- really bad for Guy. In his sister’s pursuit of setting things right, Guy is totally neglected. Initially he believes his big sister would make things right, which fails and it gets frustrating for him. Now all he gets is a "Shut Up" on any logical question he asks Amber. I feel really sad for him. Being younger sibling doesn't mean you should not be heard. The ending is sad and is an open one.
I totally couldn't understand Amber's attitude. The first thing she should have done was to call up Janelle [the social worker]. Sometimes, you just want to shake her up and tell her to go freaking call the social-worker, and when she does the last time, it is all gone so wrong.
It is an YA fiction novel. I give it 3 on 5 Stars.
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8 Comments:
I knew a girl in school with the last name Drinkwater. What an interesting meaning. I never thought of it besides its simplest and obvious meaning.
Great review Veens, Drinkwater sounds interesting.
I have an uncle named Guy, but it is pronounced Gee (rhymes with key) It's a pretty common name in the French-Canadian community.
hmm... not sure if i'd be interested in reading this one.. the cover doesnt appeal to me as well.. but the fun thing about this is that you get to experiment with books you would never have read otherwise..:)
Nicole, neither did I know or think there could be a different meaning.
Thanks Girl
Joanne, Thanks :)
Guy is pronounced as Gee? Wow! I never knew it was a common name. ! That's interesting, thanks for sharing!
Ramya, ohh the cover was not good at all. And yes most definitely this is nothing you wil take off the rack if u were me..
but this is a good thing.. there is a lot different world out there.. it is interesting to know about it!
I agree that the cover isn't very flattering. Sounds like an interesting read, though.
--Anna
Diary of an Eccentric
Anna, it is an interesting read. Not engrossing but interesting :)
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