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| Title | : | I Am Not Esther (I Am Not Esther #1) |
| Author | : | Fleur Beale |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 256 pages |
| Published | : | July 1st 2004 by Disney-Hyperion (first published 1998) |
| Categories | : | Young Adult. Fiction. Religion. Contemporary |
Fleur Beale
Paperback | Pages: 256 pages Rating: 3.92 | 2738 Users | 294 Reviews
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I really enjoyed this book, I thought the plot was great and enjoyed the characters even "grey Uncle Caleb." Too often I have found that YA books are full of doom and gloom and angst. They try to tackle very heavy subjects, without entertainment or a satisfactory conclusion. I picked up this book after hearing a great book-talk about it and after scanning the blurb was reluctant to read it, but I was very pleasantly surprised. Although it did deal with a fairly heavy subject (religion/cult), it was done with a 'light' touch. I don't mean that it was fluffy, I just mean it was never bogged down with detail of either the subject or Kirby's feelings. I thought the NZ content in the book was ok even though they even stopped for a coffee in the town I live in - Foxton!. It wasn't pushed as a kiwi book, and apart from the names of the towns, it didn't reflect much of our country. Very generic in the way of most books nowadays. The thing that impressed me most about this book, is the feelings portrayed by Kirby towards her mother. I felt the writer did extremely well to help Kirby express her negative feelings towards her mother and the battle and guilt that went on inside her about those feelings. I liked that a lot and could relate to it. Too many books today have such negative things to say or portray about relationships between parents and their teens, but this book showed a realism that I think kept the book honest. As far as the cult/religion theme went, I actually enjoyed it. I didn't find it 'anti-christian' or 'anti-God' at all (and I particularly watch for this). Overall I felt it showed how people can easily be influenced by the 'society' around them whether they want to or not. Kirby's struggle to keep being Kirby and not Esther was portrayed excellently. Her doubts, anxieties and angry feelings were something we can all relate to when we feel bits of us chipping away when we least want it. Thoroughly enjoyable YA book.
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| Original Title: | I Am Not Esther (I Am Not Esther, #1) |
| ISBN: | 0786816732 (ISBN13: 9780786816736) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | I Am Not Esther #1 |
| Literary Awards: | Gaelyn Gordon Award (2009) |
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Ratings: 3.92 From 2738 Users | 294 ReviewsCriticism Out Of Books I Am Not Esther (I Am Not Esther #1)
I Am Not Esther is a book about a girl called Kirby. One day her mother says she is going away and leaves Kirby with relatives she never even knew existed. Her relatives are part of a strict religious cult with many rules. Oh, and this book is set in New Zealand!!!A fascinating story about a girl and her experiences in a cult - lots of tension
Personal Response: This book has a very interesting story, which I ended up enjoying. While reading, I never really got bored of what was going on in the book because of the detail of what was happening. This book made me want to read more, which is very rare. Sometimes through this book, I got angry because of some of the events that had happened. Overall this is a great and interesting book that I liked reading. Plot Summary: I Am Not Esther is a book that describes the life of Kirby
It has taken me a long time to get around to read this New Zealand classic, nearly 20 years since it was originally published. The themes of the book are still relevant today and I enjoyed this story immensely. Kirby and her mother have been on their own all of Kirbys life, so when her mum announces she is going away and Kirby is to go and stay with an uncle she has never heard of, Kirby is shocked. More so when she finds her uncle and aunt and family are part of a strict religious cult. Kirby
I Am Not Ester Book ReviewThe book I am not Esther, written by Fleur Beale, is a book about a girl changing, changing religion and person. The title I am not Esther is from Kirbys Catchphrase I am not Esther. i would recommended this to book the age of 12 and over, it action packed and shows a different point of you that you are probably not used to !When fourteen-year-old Kirby Greenlands Mother (Ellen Greenland) leaves her own daughter in the hands of her relatives while Ellen supposedly goes
Personal Response: I am not Esther, by Fleur Beale, is an amazing book with many hidden secrets and events that leave the reader in suspense. The books easy, yet intriguing read is what makes the reader want to learn more.Plot Summary: Kirby Greenland is a teenage girl experiencing a new way to look at life while living with her recently known family she didnt know she had. Kirby, known in her new biblical home as Esther, has to find out why her mother has abandoned her and how she can escape
Kirbys Mums a great nurse, but not very organized. Still, thats okay. Fourteen-year-old Kirbys efficient enough for two. Then Mum announces theyre moving. Kirby finds herself living among religious relatives who insist on calling her Esther and make her dress and act like a character from history. Shed like to run away, but where can she run? In Wellington, New Zealand, Kirby has no friends, no relatives beyond the strangers shes told are family, and no hope.Soon a burgeoning care for her new
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