Recap:
Today I'm posting Day 13, which is actually very hard for me because I'm supposed to recommend one under-appreciated book that everyone should read. Just one. I had to go check out my Goodreads "read" list for this challenge.
It won't come as much of a surprise to most people that I picked Crash and Burn by Michael Hassan. I have some sort of crazy love affair going on for this book because if you told me I would pick a contemporary read with a character I hate half the time and that is so extremely messed up with lots of swearing and drugs, I wouldn't believe you. I'm a PNR/fantasy/thriller girl. However, this book was just the bomb because I read it and enjoyed every second of it. It made me think a lot, I loved the writing, and the plot was engrossing. I'm a long and rambly writer- this was a long and rambly story.
Why It's Under-appreciated
This is from Goodreads. As you can see, 88% of people that read this book liked it with 37% giving it 5 stars. More than half the readers of Crash and Burn gave it 4 or more stars. The people that have read this book enjoy it. It disappoints me to see that there are only 267 ratings and 89 reviews. That's almost nothing. This is one of the best books I've ever read and it seems other people generally enjoy it too. I'd recommend this book if you want to completely immerse yourself in the life of a kid that's kind of an asshole, with some awful family, that fantasizes about girls and drugs a lot, but is also trying to figure out what to do with life. The writing seems light, but there is such depth to the story that I adore this book.
I'm not sure what else to say. This book was one of the best books I've ever read, and it was totally the type of contemporary I like. It may not be for everyone, but it deserves a lot more recognition.
I've never heard of this book before, but it sounds really good! I'm like you, too: more of science-fiction, fantasy kind of reader, but I do like myself some good thrillers. And the cover. Love the originality! Thanks for putting this book on my radar, P.E. I'll be sure to check it out if I ever have the craving to read a good thriller. :)
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't actually call Crash and Burn a thriller- I consider it much more of a contemporary. Although I still think you should check it out!
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So glad you enjoyed it! We weren't sure about it, due to the heavy subject matter, but as you said, it seems to be pretty well-liked, which makes us think it must be well-written. :)
ReplyDeleteI think it's well written, just because you can totally imagine Crash writing this story. It's supposed to Crash's writing and I think the author successfully conveys that.
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Love that you're recommending Crash and Burn-though it's not my favorite kind of book, I do admire the writing and think people should give it a try.
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