The Girl in the Park
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Oct 08, Pages Young Adult. Apr 24, Pages Young Adult. Party Girl Found Strangled. From the Hardcover edition. Starred Review, Publishers Weekly , February 20, A satisfying whodunit with enough clues and red herrings to keep mystery fans happy. Rain is an unusual, compelling protagonist, a watcher who must step reluctantly out of her comfort zone. While Girl in the Park is never great, it manages to be a solid drama about the loss of a young child and its effect on a mother Sigourney Weaver. Everything here is well crafted but a little bland and formulaic. We meet tons of characters who have the seeds to provide good drama but many of them The ex husband, the son, the romantic interest at the office, the daughter in law and her pregnancy are left with unfinished business by the end of the movie, feeling like little more than plot points.
As for Louise, for all the flashiness she offers, she brings very little to the table in the end. In the end, you will feel you have spent a nice evening. The cast does a nice job. Sigourney Weaver gives some soul to her performance and Kate Bosworth is very well cast and provides some sparks and a nice contrast to Weaver. It's a good movie, but not a great one. Some more development, some twists and turns in the second half of the movie would have considerably improved the movie.
Instead, we're left with a cheap Hollywood ending, the catalyst of which is too dumb to even write down here.
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The Girl in the Park (2007)
The Girl in the Park, is a mystery. Body found in the park after a party. The press makes her look horrible, victim or not. Rain though, former good friend, has a hard time accepting this. Almost by mistake she sets out to find out who killed her friend. Now I will warn you that I did figure out who did it pretty early on in the book.
The Girl in the Park (2007)
I know some of my friends have a problem with things like that. For me it depends on the story. I knew I was right but reading along finding new evidence that either helped or hurt my suspect was enjoyable. I have to say I really like the main characters Rain and Wendy. Yes, Wendy dies in the beginning. So how can she be a main character? Easy, we learn about her life, all the different aspects of her, what she did who she was before she was killed. I felt like with each passing page I got to know both characters even better. I have to say at first this name caught my attention, and I liked it.
It also played in well with the difficult teasing. Still she is drawn to figure this out even if it causes more problems because after all she is really good at listening to people. Overall I would give this book a solid 4 Stars. Again the book comes out April 24th and if you like a good mystery and self journey check it out.
Jun 03, Kari rated it really liked it Shelves: A well crafted mystery with a interesting central character, The Girl in the Park pulls in some known elements in a well done way. Though the choppiness of the chapters and scenes, and the rapid switching between past and present, made it hard for me to fully delve into the book, there is still something addicting and intriguing about the book.
Pulling in some rough emotional aspects, and having a quick pacing, The Girl in the Park is a fast but thrilling read. Rain is more than just the shy girl A well crafted mystery with a interesting central character, The Girl in the Park pulls in some known elements in a well done way.
When Wendy busted through that, and befriended her despite the physical problem, she definitely left a mark on Rain. Pulling in instances from the past and cataloging not only the good times but the bad times between them as well, Rain goes through a tremendous amount of growth that is scripted in a choppy yet well done way.
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Still, despite the in your face way about her, Wendy had a soft side to her, and was a great friend when it counted. Though she was the kind to get hurt easily, and created her own problems, readers will sympathize with her, and not just because she ends up dead. With little clues dropped here and there, but keeping the bigger things hidden, readers will make some connections but not all of them, giving them some feeling of control while still eager to find out the truth.
Having a strong emotional and sympathetic element to it, and almost painful in the full scope, the actual reasons for everything are both realistic and understandable. Quietly enthralling, though hard for me to get into due to the style of the writing and scene shifts, The Girl in the Park is a fast and fun read. With a captivating central character, and pulling in some great elements, this one is enjoyable and worthwhile.
Aug 17, Chanelle rated it really liked it Shelves: I wasn't too excited to read this book. I guess because there wasn't much buzz around it and I'd never heard of it before I was given the chance to review it. But then I started reading. At first we're introduced to Rain, a girl with a hole in the top of her mouth that means for a lot of her life, she couldn't talk properly. Couldn't pronounce her s's or t's. Got picked on a lot at school for being the girl who spoke like a three year old. And the only person who gave her the chance to be herself I wasn't too excited to read this book.
And the only person who gave her the chance to be herself? Who tried to get her to speak up and not be scared to talk? Party girl, Wendy Geller, who made a game of sleeping with the boyfriends of girls who pissed her off. The book is heart breaking and hope inducing and beautiful all in one.
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When Wendy is killed, she and Rain aren't so close anymore. You know how it is. Friends start to realise they actually don't have much in common anymore. But her death still rocks Rain, and when it's all people can do to slander Wendy's name, Rain decides to finally speak up. There were a lot of characters to remember and interact with throughout the novel.
And Fredericks does a fantastic job in developing each secondary character so we remember who they are even fifty or so pages after they were first mentioned. Though the story is told in present tense, day by day as the police investigation goes on, we're thrown back in time every so often to get a real look at the characters we're dealing with. There's much mystery around the killer, and just when I think I know who it is, I'm thrown a new clue that ruins everything.
Towards the middle, I was totally invested in finding out who the killer was. I wasn't disappointed, although when Rain confronts them, I did long for a more Because everything else was so honest, I expected a hugely honest and raw scene of revelations. It slightly lacked there for me. But all in all I very much enjoyed this book. I'm liking thrillers more and more, and the whole 'whodunnit' aspect of this novel was definitely done well and realistically.
It was fun piecing the clues together, and Rain was a smart character that made her own decisions and thoughts while at the same time learning that if you have something to say, you should speak up and say it. Recommend to anyone who enjoys a good murder mystery. Feb 24, Loretta rated it really liked it.
The Girl in the Park was a very fast, interesting read. Fredericks really delivered with this one. Wendy hung out with the wrong people. The party girl that she became led her to something that she could not come back from. Wendy for me was not one of m Posted Here: Wendy for me was not one of my favorite characters. She was rather selfish, and just wanted to do what she wanted..
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Yes, she just wanted to be loved. But, doing the things she did was not the way to go about it. Being the popular girl in school comes with having enemies as well. Rain feels that she must find out what has happened to Wendy. Even though she and Wendy really have not been since Wendy just left Rain, for her new life.
Rain feels she should do something, anything. To help find out what happened. Who had done this to Wendy? Rain just knows that something was off about Wendy. The way she was acting maybe? Something was totally not right with her. Rain sets out to find out exactly what was going on with Wendy, and how she ended up dying. While reading The Girl in the Park, you as a reader will get to know the person that Wendy was. How she ended up being the person she died as.
Fredericks really wrote a bone chilling, murder mystery.
It started out really good and I was really interested in where it would go from there. At least I could say I gave it a go, right? The characters are believable and I was interested to see how the relationships between the classmates was developed with the popular and less popular kids. Also by Mariah Fredericks. She's a listener and an observer. To put me first. If you want to see the review with links, check out www.
These are never easy books to read. Espically when lives are taken. I was relieved to see that Fredericks kept you on your toes. Once I was sure I knew who the killer was, until I doubted myself. The writing keeps you wanting to know what is going to happen.
You feel for the characters. You want the best for them. This book was a great fast, day time read!! Day time, because you know.. I am seriously scared at night, when I read things like this. Overall, this was a very enjoyable read. With a satisfying ending! Nov 15, Sandy rated it it was amazing Shelves: I just loved the cover of this book and after reading the synopsis I was hooked. Wendy and Rain were once best friends but then Wendy starts to run on the wild side.
Rain watches her friend wondering what happened, only knowing that deep down inside she knows the true Wendy. So Rain stands on the sidelines, mentally taking notes of everything. Wendy leaves the party alone, or so they say but her body is discovered the next day in the park. As the police scramble to piece the puzzle together, Rain does some investigating of her own as she feels she is the only person who has anything good to say about Wendy and she wants to uncover the truth. Girl drama, more investigations and then we discover the link with the evidence.
It was quite the page turner. She was a strong character who took a strong beating from her classmates but she held on to what was important to her, her friendships and truthfulness. I had a hard time putting this book down as it moved along rather quickly. I really thought I had the pieces all figured out then I saw something else that changed my mind. This is a book for a mature reader as there is drinking and mentioning of sex throughout the book. May 15, Annette rated it really liked it. The Girl in the Park tugged at my heartstrings, as I struggled with Rain, the main character, to come to terms with the death of a friend and struggle to understand who committed this awful crime.
Wendy and Rain used to be best friends, but Wendy started to hang out with a wilder set, and became obsessed with boys. Rain is at a party with Wendy, and talks to her a little bit, but Wendy has decided to set her sites on a boy -- one who of course has a girlfriend -- and Rain has no idea that this wi The Girl in the Park tugged at my heartstrings, as I struggled with Rain, the main character, to come to terms with the death of a friend and struggle to understand who committed this awful crime.
Rain is at a party with Wendy, and talks to her a little bit, but Wendy has decided to set her sites on a boy -- one who of course has a girlfriend -- and Rain has no idea that this will be the last conversation she and Wendy will ever have. The news media is painting a picture of Wendy as a slutty, wild girl.
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Rain knows that there is more to her one-time friend than this picture. Rain recalls some of the times that Wendy was a true friend, especially when she helped her feel more comfortable speaking. Rain was born with a cleft palette, and since she still speaks with a lisp, she rarely speaks at all. Rain has been the victim of bullying, and Wendy used to help her through that.
The only way the Rain can come to terms with Wendy's death is to find out who did this and why. Rain becomes an amateur detective, confiding her suspicions to a teacher and then to the police. The Girl in the Park has a lot of twists and turns, and even though I suspected who the perpetrator was, I really wasn't certain until the end. The Girl in the Park did contain some convenient plotting, one thing in particular that was missed by the police, but Rain was such a sympathetic character that all I really cared about was her well-being and her success in finding the killer. Fredericks' secondary characters filled out the story nicely, but really Rain was the focus.
I got some of the other names mixed up a few times. The pacing was excellent, and I found it easy to keep reading The Girl in the Park to the end.
The Girl in the Park
I think teens will enjoy this well-crafted mystery, and will enjoy the twists, turns, and surprise ending. Oct 22, Michele rated it liked it Shelves: Review can also be found on my blog Just a Lil Lost Rating: But things are not always as they appear. Wendy Geller is the aforementioned girl in the park. She loves the party scene and getting the attention of the boys, especially those already spoken for. When her body is found in Central Park, the gossip spreads through the school that she had asked for it.
Narrated by Wendy's friend Rain, she doesn't believe all the stories being told about her deceased friend and vows to find the culprit. I always love a good mystery story, and when I saw this Netgalley title, set in New York City nonetheless, I was immediately interested. Fredericks does a great job at setting the tone of the novel right off the top.
Enduringly traumatized by the disappearance of her 3-year-old daughter 15 years ago, Julia Sandburg has cut herself off from anyone once near and dear to her. The Girl in the Park is a drama film by David Auburn, who makes his directorial debut here after having written the films Proof in and The Lake House.
The reader is quickly pulled into the world of an elite New York City school, filled with the teenage drama that is familiar to many. I found the novel quite easy to read and easy to follow, though I could see where the story was headed about halfway through.
Perhaps I need to stop thinking so far ahead when I read This happened to me with a few other books too and bums me out when I end up being right because I absolutely hate spoilers - so I feel like I'm spoiling it for myself! Overall, Fredericks weaves a well thought out, layered tale in a classic whodunit style, while setting it in the modern day setting. Aug 07, Reving rated it it was amazing.
I am loving this whole netgalley. Looking for a solid YA mystery? The Girl in the Park is a great one. Wendy was a party girl. She loved being the center of attention, flirting with guys and stea I am loving this whole netgalley. She loved being the center of attention, flirting with guys and stealing them from girls who treated her badly. Even though she and Wendy had drifted apart, Rain feels guilty for not looking out for her friend and takes it upon herself to find the killer. There are some decent and believable suspects.