The novel I read today was Night Owls by Jenn Bennett, a book that I've been meaning to read since last summer. Here's the blurb:
Meeting Jack on the Owl - San Francisco's night bus - turns Beatrix's world upside down. Jack is charming, wildly attractive ...and possibly one of San Francisco's most notorious graffiti artists. On midnight rides and city rooftops, Beatrix begins to see who this enigmatic boy really is. But Jack is hiding much more - and can she uncover the truth that leaves him so wounded?
My Review:
A beautiful love story that had me on the edge of my seat through every twist and turn. When I first began reading this book, I can't say that I was bowled over. It struck me as yet another typical good girl meets bad boy story, but it wasn't long before I was drawn in deeper and was allowed to see the more thoughtful tale sitting just underneath the guise.
The characters at first seem superficial and although I definitely took to Beatrix quicker than Jack, I certainly liked neither of them. However I found that the more I read, the more I understood each character and I found myself liking Jack even more than Beatrix. I quickly began to understand why he does the things that he does in the novel and I found it easy to empathise with him.
The book itself was well-written and I liked how realistic the narration was. So often first person novels sound too much like the adult author trying to sound younger, but with this one I could quite clearly see Beatrix in my mind and the narration matched what I had imagined.
The plot was equally as incredible. I liked that it didn't end quite as stereo-typically as it could've done, but I also commend Jenn Bennett on her portrayal of broken families, how they fall apart and how we must try to put them back together again.
Finally, as always, I'd love to hear all your opinions. Have you read this book? If so, what do you think? Do you have any suggestions for other good books? Don't be a stranger!
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