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#Giveaway Review THE HATERS by Jesse Andrews @_jesse_andrews_ @abramskids

April 10, 2016 By Mary

I received this book at no cost from the publisher

The Haters by Jesse Andrews
ISBN: 1419720783
Published by Amulet Books on April 5th 2016
Pages: 352
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four-half-stars

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the hatersABOUT THE BOOK

From Jesse Andrews, author of the New York Times bestselling Me and Earl and the Dying Girl and screenwriter of the Sundance award–winning motion picture of the same name, comes a groundbreaking young adult novel about music, love, friendship, and freedom as three young musicians follow a quest to escape the law long enough to play the amazing show they hope (but also doubt) they have in them.

Inspired by the years he spent playing bass in a band himself, The Haters is Jesse Andrews’s road trip adventure about a trio of jazz-camp escapees who, against every realistic expectation, become a band.

For Wes and his best friend, Corey, jazz camp turns out to be lame. It’s pretty much all dudes talking in Jazz Voice. But then they jam with Ash, a charismatic girl with an unusual sound, and the three just click. It’s three and a half hours of pure musical magic, and Ash makes a decision: They need to hit the road. Because the road, not summer camp, is where bands get good. Before Wes and Corey know it, they’re in Ash’s SUV heading south, and The Haters Summer of Hate Tour has begun.

In his second novel, Andrews again brings his brilliant and distinctive voice to YA, in the perfect book for music lovers, fans of The Commitments and High Fidelity, or anyone who has ever loved—and hated—a song or a band. This witty, funny coming-of-age novel is contemporary fiction at its best.

 

 

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My Thoughts

Quick Summary:  Three teens meet at band camp and go on the road trip of a lifetime to find the meaning of life that is hilarious and sweet and weird.

Corey and Wes are pretty much typical jazz band nerds, not quite good enough for the total package but solid enough to at least not embarrass themselves.  They make tons of inappropriate dick jokes that are typical of 15 year old guys.  They are insecure and weird but they know music.  Every little thing you could possibly  image about it.  The two have incredible dreams about making it as musicians but unfortunately reality doesn’t agree.

Ash (Ashley) is one of the few girls at band camp and she is almost stranger than Corey and Wes put together.  All threes wish they had each other’s parents.  After an epic day of getting kicked out of band camp, the three decide that they can make music better together, so Ash takes them on the road trip of a lifetime.  The trip makes them grow up more than anything any of them could possibly imagine.  It is really fun read full of music and life lessons.

I really enjoyed this one although some might find it over the top.  Each voice is strong and solid with lots of sarcasm.  They each face family issues that they seem to work out together.  Ashley was the hardest character to connect with and I really wanted to yell “Wayne’s World” at the boys’ interactions.  Parents:  this one is best for mature teens because of drug/alcohol mentions, a bit of violence and language.

 

 

 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jesse Andrews’s debut novel, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, a New York Times and USA Today bestseller, was published to critical acclaim and starred reviews. His adaptation of the book for the big screen won both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. Jesse is also a musician and screenwriter. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts. Visit Jesse at www.jesseandrews.com.

 

 

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THE JESSE ANDREWS COLLECTION

One (1) winner receives:

  • a copy of The Haters and branded bumper sticker;
  • plus a copy of Me and Earl and the Dying Girl!

 

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Comments

  1. Brian P Lane says

    April 10, 2016 at 10:06 pm

    Favorite Band: The Bee Gees.

  2. Brian P Lane says

    April 10, 2016 at 10:07 pm

    Bee Gees

  3. Brian P Lane says

    April 10, 2016 at 10:09 pm

    Interesting to see which “friend” is randomly selected.

    • Mary says

      April 12, 2016 at 2:36 pm

      Unfortunately, I don’t have any friends. This is why I read so much.

      FYI – rafflecopter is based on a random number generator and I use that for all of my giveaways, so no “picking friends”.

  4. Carl says

    April 10, 2016 at 10:22 pm

    The Beatles

  5. Lorraine Duran says

    April 10, 2016 at 11:38 pm

    Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

  6. Sam says

    April 11, 2016 at 3:00 am

    My favorite band of all time is The Smiths. Morrissey is my favorite poet.

  7. Anne says

    April 11, 2016 at 9:34 am

    Blue Rodeo.

  8. Amy O says

    April 11, 2016 at 11:48 am

    I’m really excited about this! I LOVED Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl! As far as favorite band, I’m going to have to say Mumford and Sons since I just saw them in concert last night. It was incredible!

  9. Anita Yancey says

    April 11, 2016 at 3:24 pm

    My favorite band is The Grass Roots.

  10. tracee says

    April 11, 2016 at 9:33 pm

    I don’t really have a favorite band. I like Bruce Springsteen and Susan Boyle, among others.

  11. SHELLEY S says

    April 11, 2016 at 9:48 pm

    EAGLES

  12. Laura P Bryant says

    April 12, 2016 at 7:50 am

    My favorite band is Coldplay.

  13. Steffaney Smith says

    April 12, 2016 at 7:51 am

    My favorite band is Little Big Town.

  14. Kaitlyn A says

    April 12, 2016 at 10:34 am

    My favorite band is Penatonix!

  15. holdenj says

    April 12, 2016 at 5:36 pm

    I have very eclectic tastes in music as in books. I like the Beatles, and my son has been enjoying the new Lumineers album of late. Thanks!

  16. Katie R says

    April 13, 2016 at 4:26 am

    I don’t have a favorite. There are: Three Doors Down, Three Days Grace, Linkin Park, Creed, Puddle of Mudd…. so many more.

  17. Erika Joy Lopez says

    April 13, 2016 at 10:12 pm

    Maroon 5! 🙂

  18. Cindy says

    April 16, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    I’m really into kpop, so I’m going to say SS501 and CN BLUE. :3

  19. Rachel B says

    April 16, 2016 at 6:29 pm

    my favorite band is disturbed

  20. bn100 says

    April 17, 2016 at 2:03 pm

    U2

  21. Diane Elizabeth says

    April 18, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    My favorite band is The Rolling Stones.

  22. Kimberly says

    April 24, 2016 at 4:00 am

    I honestly don’t have a favorite band.

  23. Laura says

    April 24, 2016 at 4:30 pm

    I like the Zac Brown Band!

  24. BookAttict says

    April 25, 2016 at 9:27 am

    Nine Inch Nails.

  25. missy ellis says

    April 25, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    simple plan

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