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| Title | : | I Am Not Esther (I Am Not Esther #1) |
| Author | : | Fleur Beale |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 256 pages |
| Published | : | July 1st 2004 by Disney-Hyperion (first published 1998) |
| Categories | : | Young Adult. Fiction. Religion. Contemporary |
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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.
Mention Books To I Am Not Esther (I Am Not Esther #1)
| 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 Of Books I Am Not Esther (I Am Not Esther #1)
This is an absolutley AMAZING book about a girl called Kirby who's mother leaves and she has to go live with her uncle Caleb who she didn't know existed. Uncle Calebs family is part of a very strict religion where the girls marry at 16 and they have to wear very modest clothing. Phones, computers and even art are banned as they need thier full attention to God. Kirby's name gets changed to Esther and she moves in to Uncle Calebs family.I loved this book so much and I was hooked in as soon as I2.5 StarsKirkby is sent to live with maternal family when her mother decides to do aid work in Africa. Kirby had never known her family by this time and as well as the shock of being sent to live with strangers she is also confronted with needing to assimilate into a cult like fundamentalist religion. Among other changes Kirby's name is changed to the more Godly 'Esther', with Kirby's statement 'I am not Esther' being oft repeated throughout the novel and reflective of Kirby's refusal to accept
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
This was quite an interesting read. When I bought it, I didnt realise it was set in NZ and written by a kiwi, so that was nice to see.Kirby is a regular teenager, living with her mum and getting ready for Christmas. But her whole world is flipped on its head after a letter arrives informing her mother of an opportunity of a lifetime. Within days, they are packed up and on the road, and then her mother drops a bombshell on her. Shes not coming with her. Kirby is to live with her family, The
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
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
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!!!
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