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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “A) To be honest I haven't read a book like this. This book is every interesting and different. Some people wouldn't read it because of the way its messed up but if you take the time its one of those books that keep you going on you feet.This book is about a English Teacher having a relationship...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “I didn't enjoy the book as much as I thought I would. It was solid at the very beginning, then it started to unhinge (almost as much as the main character) and just become completely unrealistic to the way the story was playing out. I don't think I'd recommend this book to someone and at certain...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Caroline is unlike many of her classmates. She is deep, intelligent beyond her years and calculated in all of her actions and decisions. But what happens when she falls for her equally deep, intelligent and much more mysterious high school English teacher? Caroline falls quickly and spirals into a world of obsession, betrayal and a lot of growing up very quickly.
Kasey wrote this review Tuesday, April 10, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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Hate List (similar character emotions and writing styles)
Books about keeping secrets
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non-fiction articles on student-teacher relationships, the law, crimes of passion and obsession
Uses in the classroom:
**under approval by board/department/principal
teaching stylistic technique
teaching the importance of choosing language
a unit on consequences
a unit on maturity
a unit on making mistakes and forgiveness
Delicious Quote (so many to choose from!)
Joy.
Holy sweet goodness.
It's with me every waking moment.
But it's a terrified, shivering, fragile joy. The next morning I wake up silently shrieking, the sheets in knots around my legs.
did it happen?
Has he forgotten? Changed his mind? Lost it?”
“Lovely book on obsessive feelings...”
Ashley Traynor wrote this review Saturday, November 26, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Summary: A fast moving, easy to read story that captures the insanity of a wronged high school girl. Has sexual content, so it is definitely not appropriate for anyone younger than high school.”
Charlotte Hannah McVay wrote this review Sunday, November 20, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I didn't enjoy the book as much as I thought I would. It was solid at the very beginning, then it started to unhinge (almost as much as the main character) and just become completely unrealistic to the way the story was playing out. I don't think I'd recommend this book to someone and at certain points, I was almost too ashamed of the main character or too embarrassed for her to even continue reading.”
Bambi wrote this review Wednesday, August 17, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“stellar! ra nelson is amazing! though it's been nearly 4 year since i first picked up teach me, the story has stuck with me & the novel has stayed near my side. ”
e.squared.is wrote this review Saturday, July 30, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“High school senior has a crush on her new poetry teacher. Then they get physical... The topic is nearly forbidden in YA lit, and the author does it serious justice. A sensitive look at the topic, and what happens when it all ends. And her voice is perfect. Every teacher should read this book -- yes, even the female teachers. Watch the news?”
BE Kelley wrote this review Saturday, July 23, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“i enjoyed this book, even liked how the story started in the middle. however, i find mr. mann's character lacking... he was just doesn't explain that well. somehow, since the story delves much into the emotional part of being left all of a sudden, i was looking for more depth. also, there are times when the characters' traits are not that believable, for instance, schuler's too nerdiness, etc.”
katherine s wrote this review Saturday, March 12, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It was hard to get into at first, but once it pulled me in I couldn't put it down. ”
♥ JesLynn ♥ ~Reading: Because fantasy beats reality any-day~ wrote this review Saturday, February 5, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Carolina (Nine) is happy being with the man of her dreams no matter how old he is. It doesn't even bother her that he is Mr. Mann- her senior English teacher. No, its not until Mr. Mann ends the relationship, does 18 yr old Nine seek answers and revenge along the way. Or is it really revenge? Is she crazy in love? Simply the greatest novel right now! I couldn't put it down!!”
Christine W wrote this review Thursday, January 13, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Defs not my fav, but I think R.A. Nelson has definetly portayed a student-teacher affair to perfection. This book takes you into the mind of a high school student who is madly obsessed with a teacher. The pair ends up etting closer and the relationship progresses, and stuff happens, but a obviously something goes wrong and the book finally gets REALLY interesting. Like the part where "Nine" whose real name is Carolina, pulls out a gun and shoots the teacher, and then the chapter ends. Funny thing is, the gun turns out to not be an actual gun, but a paint gun -_-”
Miranda K wrote this review Tuesday, November 9, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
