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Summary: Samantha from richveiw middle school
Review: This book all starts out when Simon 'the vampire' came to this town looking for his brother ,Christopher, who in this story is the killer. He is the one who changed Simon in the first place and has haunted his dreams ever sicne then. Simon has tried to kill Christopher and has failed, but not just that, now Christopher knows he is here and will always be careful or even more on and he might lose him again. Then one night Zoe was at the park aroound 10:00p.m. and ran into Simon. They don't know it at first but, soon they are going to fall in love and Zoe is going to help him stop his evil brother to stop him from murdering innocent women. In the end they do kill Christopher but, the Simon decidesnow he must leave and he is goig to shift into the sun this time. Zoe doesn't want him to becouse she loves him but all she can do is comfort him in his last hours hereand will see it through till the end. So once morning came he smiled at her and tells her not to far what comes next but, then his smile widened and he said to Zoe don't fear its ok and he just disappeared in thin air with no pain at all and the last thing he aid to her was "I love you Zoe!" Then Zoe thought to her self even though i'm going to the world alone again I don't think its going to be that bad.
I really liked this book because, I love horror books and love stories. They always have e on the the edge of your seat waiting for the next thing to happen. I love just staying up late at night and reading this book I was always waiting for the next thing. This book had me scared, sad,and happy just as the
characters in this book. This is my favorite book in the world u need to read this book if you haven't
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Summary: It's held up over time
Review: I remember reading this book as a kid, when it first came out. I enjoyed it then, and was pleasantly surprised when my fiancé's sister loaned to me with a whole slew of other young adult novels.One of the things I liked then and now is that the characters have depth to them. Zoe has to deal with her mother dying of cancer and her father not being around much. Simon has Christopher to deal with, as well as being a vampire. Lorraine is moving to Oregon, and has troubles talking about Zoe's mom. All the characters have problems, and it gives them more depth. You don't have the tortured teen, her sidekick best friend, and the lonely vampire. One thing that did trouble me is despite Simon's age, he seemed immature. Instead of your normal, more knowledgeable vampire, he still seemed like a lost child. You'd think after 300 years he'd have some polish, and that a pretty, lost-looking girl wouldn't unmake him so quickly. Christopher was a bit troublesome as well. I guess 300 years of looking like you're 6 will take its toll, but he still seemed like a child. I knew he used that to get his prey, but it seems like it was too hard for him to shake when he would encounter Simon. After 14 years this book didn't hold me as well as it did when I was 10, but it's still an enjoyable read, and worth perusing if you enjoy vampire novels.
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Summary: This is a must read book!!!!!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Review: This book was very excellent!!!It was full of excitement, sadness, romance, and death.~~~~Zoe, a teen, finds her mother in the hospital because of cancer, and her father always at the hospital supporting her mother.One night, Zoe creeps out for a walk in the park because she is so devistated.Later in the book, she finds out that Lorraine, her best friend, is moving to the other side of the country.She finds herself starring at an unusual teen that is a total stranger(Simon).They become goods friends as time goes on, and eventually, he tells her the story of his youth and how he became a vampire.he and Zoe try to make a plan to kill Simon's brother, Christopher........Read 2 find out what happens in the rest of the book...If you need any thing else 2 read:The House with a Clock in Its Walls (by John Bellairs)
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Summary: A treat, and not just for "young adults".
Review: I first read this one as a bona fide young adult (if I ever was such a thing), but it's become all the more resonant in the years since. (Warning: Spoilers may follow.) The book's gift is its atmosphere: sad, yearning, wistful, afraid but passionate, passionate but afraid. Young Zoe, haunted by her mother's illness, is alienated from peers, family, and best friend; some of the Klause's best moments describe Zoe's inability to communicate, even with those she loves most. Simon is stagnant, locked in the same battles he's been fighting for a century, forced to live an unlife that holds no happiness for him. Both are alone; both are searching. Each sees in the other the possibility, at last, of feeling something beautiful. The result is a work that is alternately desperate-hunted and misty-hypnotic; not all writers could pull this off, but for Klause it's absolute cake. *The Silver Kiss* combines languid gothicism with the creeping thrill of a stalker drama and the angst of a John Hughes film, letting us be in love, in danger, and in high school all at once. Total wish fulfillment. And because it's written at the teen/YA level, it slips past the critical mind that ruins self-indulgent fun. Most important, though, is the hope it offers -- that even the most isolated can find community, that even the most lost can be found. A real treat for the gothically inclined, best read late at night or on a sad afternoon. If it doesn't bring peace, chase with Ann Radcliffe or Thomas Mann.
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Summary: never ending thoughts running through your mind!
Review: An intriguing novel on the decisions made by a normal girl, with mind-boggling choices. The Silver Kiss by Annette Curtis Klause captured me thoroughly through its fascinating sentiments. Zoë, a girl with great challenges in her life, has to deal with the pressures of being a teenager. To add on to that, problems keep hitting her on the head, as life goes on for her. Her dyeing mother lies in hospital giving Zoë no eligible support. Her dad is too occupied tending to her mom, to give Zoë the care and attention needed for a girl Zoë's age. But even though she has to deal with such tribulations, Zoë sets her goals and standards and strives towards them. This continues until she meets Simon. Simon having a past of his own, that captivates the reader beyond extent, helps Zoë cope with her difficult status. As time passes both characters open up to each other and change each other's life more than they both realize. The book is filled with emotions and actions that ensure the readers pleasure, and attention. It teaches the reader many of life's obvious lessons, as well as the hidden meaning behind many of the happenings in today's world. Through a combination of suspense, thrill, and so many other pleasurable sentiments, the author has very cleverly shown us that life should, and can continue on however bad a situation you are in.
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Summary: Mesmerizing
Review: Cliche? I refuse to give a noteworthy book fewer stars just because the topic matter is cliche. The legend of the Vampires is one that has fascinated humans for centuries. It is nearly impossible for a writer to delve into the territory of vampires and make their work 100% original. If they did, they would destroy the legend altogether. Annette Curtis Klause's "The Silver Kiss", while regurtitating yet another story of bad boy Vampires, inter-species (?) love, inner torment, and revenge is still a great read. This book was not boring at all, rather it grabbed my attention and held me there. Klause's style of writing is very poetic and mesmerizing. The story achieves an aura of darkness that is not always mastered in young adult novels. Granted, the plot is one we had all heard before, but I read "The Silver Kiss" as if I was hearing the story for the first time. That, to me, is the mark of a great author.
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Summary: Hmmm...
Review: Could have been better. To all Annette Curtis Klause fans, please, hear me out here. Don't get me wrong. I thought that Blood and Chocolate was such a fantastic read that it's on my top ten list. However, The Silver Kiss, well...it really could have been better.
The story itself was so nice that you can somehow forgive how the sad ending worked out. That I must admit. You have learned to love the characters and have come to respect their decisions by the end. And, to add on, the characters weren't the only perks to this book; the visualizations and descriptions were surprisingly good as well. However, something seems to lack...
I honestly did enjoy this book to an extent. I must say that Blood and Chocolate is a better book that Annette Curtis Klause has to offer. I recommend Companions of the Night by Vivian Vande Velde as an option to a better vampire story.
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Summary: Not too shabby
Review: Granted that the book's over 10 years old, it wasn't all that bad. I have to admit, I've read better Vampire stories. But, while admitting that, I also have to confess that it kept my attention through the whole book. There were parts where it seemed like Klause was pulling vampire characteristics out of thin air. Literally. I would have liked for it to end differently. Maybe with Zoe and Simon becoming closer or for Simon to turn Zoe. Unfortunately, that's not quite what happened. At least they found peace. Each in their own ways. The books really deserves 3 and a half stars.
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Summary: The Silver Kiss
Review: This book is about a vampire who has been roaming for countless years, hunting for his brother who betrayed his own family and killed his biological mother. His brother, Christopher, is older than him but much younger physically. Stuck in the body of a six year old child, Christopher lures young women to feed on. Simon meets Zoe, a teen who longs for someone to understand. Once she meets Simon, she is attracted to Simon classified ways. Simon goes through the dilemma of whether to tell Zoe what he really is. Together, Zoe and Simon attempt to put an end to Christipher's evil doings.
"The Silver Kiss" can keep readers on the edge of the chair. Annette Curtic Klause keeps you wondering what happens at the end of the story. It isn't like any traditional stroy with a happy ending. It isn't exactly all that horrid either. The lone vampire can capture your heart and let you cry out to him. This book has some vulgar languange but is definitely worth while.
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Summary: Unfinished
Review: Usually books with unfinished or untold endings are more exciting. It is a nice way of letting the reader choose the ending. Also, I would not be a disappointment to the reader if they do not like the ending. In this case, The Silver Kiss's ending was not very exciting. It left much to be desired. At the end of The Silver Kiss I was left with many questions. Did Zoë learn to cope with all of her problems she was faced with throughout the entire book? There were way too many questions left at the end of this book. There should have been one or two additional chapters at the end. I would have gotten more fulfillment and satisfaction if these questions would have been answered. I understand having a little bit of a mystery at the end of the book but this is like a big chunk missing.
All and all, besides the ending, the book was very exciting. It is the most unique book I have ever read. The description of character, thoughts, and ideas were amazing. Annette C. Klause has a way of getting the mood across to the reader. Many authors struggle with this.
Zoe, the main character, lived a very frustrating teenage life. Death burdened her throughout the entire book. In fact, her only fear was death. The fact of dying didn't scare her, just the fact of being dead. Or a loved one being dead.
Zoe was heartbroken because of her very ill mother who was in the hospital. Zoe questioned death many times because her mother was lying in her death bed. Living this frustrating life of hers became much worse when she meets Simon.
Simon is a very odd, yet intriguing young man who is faced with a problem. He is one of the undead. He is a vampire who is seeking the revenge on the death of his mother. Which was committed by another family member.
Now the weight on the shoulders of Zoe changes from heavy to unbearable. Does Zoe dare help Simon with his problem even though it could mean the death of him? Or even worse, the death of herself?
This book is believable in a sense. Zoe's life is completely believable. This is a very farfetched yet, realistic book.
The Silver Kiss is not a book for everyone. It is for a person who is open to farfetched ideas mixed in with reality. This book was definitely worth the time to read. But, as I said before, I would have thought more highly of this book if it would not have left such a big chunk missing from the end. So if you are a person who reads the ending before you start the book, I would not recommend this book for you.
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