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Rachel Ward
Released January 2009
Goodreads / Purchase
Since her mother's death, fifteen-year-old Jem has kept a secret. When her eyes meet someone else's, a number pops into her head - the date on which they will die. Knowing that nothing lasts forever, Jem avoids relationships, but when she meets a boy called Spider, and they plan a day out together, her life takes a new twist and turn. Waiting for the London Eye, she sees everyone in the queue has the same number - something terrible is going to happen.
This concept fascinates me to no end. But I can't help but notice the not so great feedback it's been getting on Goodreads. What do you think? Should I give it a go?
I loved this book! Definitely read it!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it by Rachel Ward, with a D? This one's sitting lonely on my shelf too, but I honestly have so much to read that it's just going to sit there... I haven't seen enough good reviews about it :/
ReplyDeleteNot on my TBR but most of what I read on Goodreads about this were not so good too. So I don't really know what to say. Maybe give it a shot when you run out of other books to read? (Run out? Yeah, like that'll happen..LOL.)
ReplyDeleteOoh. Really, really interesting idea.
ReplyDeleteThis would TOTALLY suck as a gift! I have a TON of books that is building dust on my bookshelf that needs reading! I'd have to take a picture! LoL
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It gives something of the Frighteners vibe. It sounds like I'll be seeing numbers on people's head when I read this book tho. Hard to say to go for it.
ReplyDeleteI really liked it, I'd say go for it. I've got the second book here to read too...just have to find time to get to it.
ReplyDeleteI reviewed NUMBERS here - http://silver-thistles.blogspot.com/2009/12/numbers-rachel-ward.html
Oh, that cover is on time! Love it-So creepy! I haven't read any reviews for this but the description sounds good.
ReplyDeletea goodreads, scmodreads! I would read it anyways, there are plenty of books on goodreads that I loved even though like hardly anyone else did lol this book sounds awesome! (:
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This is a great feature - if it's weekly, I'll be sure to link up next week! :)
ReplyDeleteI've seen this at B&N and almost grabbed it but didn't. It sounds so good though!
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I read it and I liked it, but I didn't love it. I'd say give it a shot. What doesn't work for someone, might work for you.
ReplyDeleteWow. Sounds like a great plot. I love this sort of thing. I say yes, give it a go.
ReplyDeleteI've said it before, Giselle, I loved this book, and the second one is even better. I think people don't like it because they think it's your usual YA with HEA. But it's not. It's harsh, gritty and very realistic. It made me cry.
ReplyDeleteOhhh I've been wanting to read this book for awhile too!! It looks so cool!! The next one is coming out sometime in 2012 and I'm really excited about it!!
ReplyDeleteAnna @ Literary Exploration
The second book Chaos is already out. I did not read Numbers because I did not think I would like book 2 so not sure if I wanted to vested in the series.
ReplyDeleteI have a ton of dusty reads. I'll be joining in next week! It is a great idea. I sadly have too many new books right now to keep up with my older books.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great meme. I have too many I dare not mention. *blushes* :D
ReplyDeleteI read this and while I like the concept a bit more than the book, I did not regret reading it one at all. It's a fun, interesting fast read. By the way, this is such a good idea for a meme!
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ReplyDeleteI really liked it! This book is definitely a thriller- but the way it was written kind of made it feel middle grade. But the content sure isn't! ;)
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Jade @ OnceUponAWanderer
This sounds cool - the concept has been explored in Death Note (an anime). I'd read it - I usually like a lot of books which get back lash on Goodreads, I guess my tastes aren't main stream :-p
ReplyDeleteShaheen @ Speculating on SpecFic
My Dusty Reads
one of local book publisher at my country planned to release this too and the concept caught me too, it's looks fascinating =)
ReplyDeleteI'm in the same situation as you, and this book is getting dusty. I like the concept a lot, but the reviews are not so.. promising.
ReplyDeleteWould I be selfish to say that I suggest you to read it (as I will be waiting for your review :P )? ;))
I loved the concept of this book, but too bad I didn't enjoy it....I actually read half-way then skipped to the very end to find out the ending. The writing style just wasn't my thing, but I know a lot of people who genuinely liked this!
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