Rating:  Summary: Quite good- very suspenseful Review: First thing-- I disagree with Booklist's age recommendations. While they recommended grades 3 through 6, I feel the average third or fourth grader wouldn't not at all understand fulling the meaning of the story, and probably would have some trouble with it. I personally think that it would be understood better by anyone in fifth grade or above. As for interest levels, probably anyone above middle school (ending in grade 8) would find it not really worth their time. I am personally 13, in seventh grade, and enjoyed it thoroughly.But beyond that- "Paperquake" was a great book, with a flowing plot and an interesting twist on your normal mystery. Through Reiss' writing, Violet comes to life with her problems, her intuitions, and her eccentricity. Weaving in and out of lives of those in 1906 and those in the current time, many exciting twists and connections are made thoughtfully. The only thing even slightly lacking is Violet's relationship with Sam. Would he, being a fourteen year old boy, truly be that understanding? Overall, "Paperquake" is a delightful story, and I look forward to more of a similar type.
Rating:  Summary: ...The Best... Review: I absolutely LOVED this book. It was totally different from anything I've ever read before. Kathryn Reiss describes Violet Jackstone, and her sisters- Rose and Jasmine- in a perfect light. This book completely made me think differently about things... to be careful. Somethings found might be trying to tell you A message.
Rating:  Summary: It's GGGGRRREEEAAATTT Review: I LOVED this book!! My favorite character was Jazzy. I didn't really like Violet too much. Anyway, the book is great and I think ages 11-14 would like this book too. It is one of those books that you don't mind reading a second time. I think it was neat how Vi figured out what the notes meant. I don't think I could of. I think that if you liked Paperquake you would probably like Time windows. But I know that you would REALLY enjoy this. If you love mysteries than you will love this!
Rating:  Summary: AWESOME BOOK! Review: I loved this book. I recomend this book to all ages. This is exceptionaly good for teenagers to read. The description painted a vivid picture in my mind. I am definatly going to read more of Kathryn Reiss's novels!
Rating:  Summary: My favourite book Review: I often read a lot of fiction that is light and fluffy but i found this book and decided to get it. WOW! what a great book. the time travel was great and you really got to know violet well. a gripping end that got you wondering what would happen next.
Rating:  Summary: This is my new favorite book! Review: I really loved this book. I couldn't put it down because I wanted to know more about Vi and the mystery. I could also understand about Rosy and Jazzy because my sisters team up against me, too. I think this is a book that everyone should read; especially if they like mystery, fantasy, and romance.
Rating:  Summary: Paperquake Review: I think that this is a fantasic book it is about a girl that is a unidenical member of a set of triplets. I can deffenty relate to this book because this is how I feel somtimes in my family! This book is sooo.. good! It's great for a warm day at the beach or for a rainy day!
Rating:  Summary: PAPERQUAKE GONE BAD Review: Me and my friend sara and cory read this horrible book. This book is so boring it made me want to read Backfield Package, and then read George Washingtons Sock 30 times, then read Blizzars wake and then read Tight End, and then after that read the oxbow incident 3 times and then go to woodstock 03' with my friend Kate. Well I think you see my point. That this book was very boring and was horrible.
Rating:  Summary: Excellent! Review: Paper Quake is one of the best books I have ever read. It is the best by Reiss. I hope she will write another
Rating:  Summary: PaperQuake, By Kathryn Reiss Review: PaperQuake is a fascinating book about a teenage girl named Violet. Violet lives in California and is constanly nervous about earthquakes taking place. She is the daughter of florists, hence her name. She is also a triplet. Her sisters, Rose and Jasmine, are identical, and she is constantly feeling like the third wheel. In the past she hd heart problems, so she missed tons of school. She was forced to repeat a grade over again, so she is now stuck in a grade lower than her sisters. It bothers her that she is the outcast and that her family subconsiously treats her like a child, even though she is the same age as her sisters. One day Violet and her sisters take a bus to San Fransisco to clean their parent's new flower shop. While cleaning, Violet comes across an old letter written in the early 1900's. The odd thing is that it seems to be written to her. It even includes things that have taken place in Violet's life. Violet is dumbfounded, because there isn't any way that a letter from so long ago could be written to her-or could it? Violet sets out on a journey to find out more about who wrote these letters, and along the way she finally bonds with her sisters and finds herself. This story will have you puzzled from cover to cover. You will keep thinking you know what's going to happen, and then it's exactly the opposite. That's the great thing about this book. The book is a little slow at first, but once you get past the first few chapters you will find your eyes glued to the pages. This is one of the most amazing and imaginative books I have ever read, and I highly encourage you to check it out.
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