This book makes me gag. Ugh.
Save Me is actually a rather clever title because it does hold several meanings as the story progresses. In addition to characters needing saving, I was constantly thinking, "Save me from this book," and yet I needed to finish it to see just how everything would turn out perfectly. Because, of course, I knew it would.
This book picks up speed quickly with an explosion in the cafeteria of an elementary school. Volunteer lunch mother Rose must make a choice - save the little jerk bully or her own daughter who happens to be hiding in the bathroom from said bully. After this unfortunate explosion, Rose must get to the bottom of what really happened. If she doesn't, the other mothers will never talk to her again. Ever.
The only star I'm giving this book is for the decent story idea. Unfortunately, I felt the story was very poorly executed. Bear with me, while I provide you with a list of reasons.
- Rose's husband. I finished this book just a few days ago, and I've already forgotten his name. Lance? Leonard? Leo? How could I possibly have already forgotten his name? Well, because while his step-daughter nearly dies, recovered in the hospital, and his wife has a potential civil lawsuit and criminal charges coming her way - he has to work. And no, he definitely can't get out of it. Really? Come on now.
- Princess Google. Who the heck names their dog Princess Google? And then calls her Googie? Puke.
- Amanda. What a little jerk this kid is. How is it possible that no one else recognized how mean she is the Melly?
- John (?). Once again, another character name that I hope I'm remembering correctly. John (?) is Melly's baby brother. Sorry, no sitter available - until Rose needed to solve multiple crimes and save the day. Then suddenly there's someone available for her to dump the kids on.
- The mothers. Give me a break. People can be mean, but I have never heard of adults talking such smack to another adult on Facebook or in email. It was over the top, and just plain didn't seem realistic. At least I hope grown adults don't pass judgment on another mother's Facebook page like they did in this book. Really, though, they should be upset with Rose for letting her 8 year old child ride in the front seat of the car.
- Harry Potter. Harry Potter is cool. I know it because I spend all day in a classroom with kids Melly's age. Kids are not picked on for liking Harry Potter. A fascination with him is contagious. (Now those are good books. Check those out instead of this one, maybe.)
- Amanda's father. I don't want to give too much away, but it was really easy for Rose to figure out what really happened here.
I could go on, but I'll stop. I'll save you from reading any more about this book. Ha.
~ Becky
1 comment:
Sounds like the premise of the book is rather juvenile in a high school kind of way. I can see how it would be difficult to relate to on a maturity level alone. - Tracy
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