No Such Thing as the Real World
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The first story tells about a jerk who is a teen preg. What is this junk. The second had way too much swearing and creeped me out. I was halfway through the third story before I tossed the book to the ground. I couldn't handle it. Maybe it's just because I am still in the early youth ages of 14, and that I am Mormon or something, but this book was not for me.
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Moral of the story: Don't judge a book by its cover! And, for a last note, I was excited to send in a story about stuff for the paperback version, but now that I attempted to read it, I wouldn't let my writing even be in the same book as these guys. Apr 29, Alexandria Jakupovic rated it it was ok.
The first story "Complication" is about a teen mom who seduces and exploits her rapist's brother in an attempt to find happiness. One of the other stories, "Arrangements", has the most real world feel of the whole collection. It illustrates how the death of a father can force a young adult to have to grow up and taking over the family business. Overall, the reader will either find themsel "No Such Thing" is a collection of short stories for young adults that are written by already grown adults. Overall, the reader will either find themselves loving the craziness of the stories or finding zero connection with any of the protagonist in the short stories.
In the introduction of the book the editor notes that they are looking for teens to contribute to this collection of short stories. The blandness and non-believability of these stories will encourage young adults to write and submit their own short stories about growing up. This title is misleading, it uses buzz words such as "Real World", "Growing Up", and "Getting a Life" in an attempt to gain popularity with teens.
What ends up happening here is that the stories are so ridiculously over-the-top that you end up taking them as fiction rather than relating to them. Mar 17, Christina rated it liked it Shelves: This collection of short stories includes a variety of tales about teens and their conflicts in life. This first story opens with a teenage girl who is meeting a friend at a club. She meets a guy there, who she seems to have been previously looking for, and they discuss his brother, having both known him. It is unclear as to what their relationship is; however, we find out at the end that she had a baby with his brother who is now deceased.
She meet the man so he would give her money to support This collection of short stories includes a variety of tales about teens and their conflicts in life. She meet the man so he would give her money to support her son. Another interesting story takes place in a pawn shop. Charles' father has passed away and he is left to run the shop. After meeting an array of "interesting" people, he realizes that his dad might have been loved for some reasons that Charlie does not think he will be able to fill.
Another story is a high school graduates tale of how she survived high school. She shows her relationship with her sister, Sarah, and the boy she has a crush on, Kenneth. Right before she is about to give her graduation speech she sees the two of them kissing. Anther heart-wrenching story comes from a teenage girl who is reliving memories of her best friend who has recently committed suicide.
I would recommend this book to teenagers ages 13 and up. Mar 23, Dan Thorson rated it liked it Shelves: This collection of short stories centers on teens facing circumstances that force them to face the real world. However, many of the stories are driven by plots and circumstances that appear exceptional, hardly like the real world for most teens. As a whole, the stories in this collection often appear darker and more difficult to understand than typical young adult literature.
The complex and vague plot of the first story appears likely to turn some readers off. Still, the story of the high school senior constantly living in the shadow of her sister is a relatable and slightly endearing aspect of this book.
Author of Inexcusable, Chris Lynch, penned Arrangements, and the short story contains many of the cynical and disturbing elements found in that novel. Nevertheless, the young adult male protagonist in the short story proves much more sympathetic. This book should be directed toward mature readers, 16 and up. Sep 20, Olivia rated it really liked it. Instead of one main story telling the reader about the struggles of growing up, it is split into five smaller stories that made it easier to touch on the various points that represent becoming an adult. Some examples were more abrupt than others, but the passages were successful in their job of representing the difficulties and challenges of life like going to college, getting a job, or losing a friend.
No Such Thing as the Real World: Stories About Growing Up and Getting a Life
Although there was one chapter that was almost painful to get through because it was so boring, overall the stories in this book taught me that other people are going through the same exact thing as you are or worse. Jun 01, Jess Brown rated it really liked it Shelves: Maybe I'm just really excited about this because I was happy to be reading something other than just straight fiction, but I honestly enjoyed these short stories.
It also helps that these stories were written by some of the best authors for young adults: I thought the stories were varied, diverse, and relevant. Cool thing to note: I'll probably check the book out again once it's republished just to scope out what they pick. Jun 20, Erin Sterling rated it really liked it Shelves: I don't read short story collections very frequently and my teens don't tend to pick them up on their own, but this collection by well-known authors that explores the "real world" teens and young adults have to face, whatever that entails, is a great collection and one that my teens might actually choose on their own based on the authors.
Honestly, I didn't know what tied these realistic fiction stories together, except excellent writing and sometimse harsh situations, many of which involved LGB I don't read short story collections very frequently and my teens don't tend to pick them up on their own, but this collection by well-known authors that explores the "real world" teens and young adults have to face, whatever that entails, is a great collection and one that my teens might actually choose on their own based on the authors. Honestly, I didn't know what tied these realistic fiction stories together, except excellent writing and sometimse harsh situations, many of which involved LGBT themes and then I read more about it and realized the "real world" tied them together.
Mar 12, Kimberly rated it did not like it Shelves: I could not even begin to imagine why this book was written and put together. There seems to be little point other than to reinforce the idea that the world is a horrifically sad place.
The first three stories were so convoluted and depressing that I just gave up on the rest of the book. Even as a librarian, I can't imagine running across a teenager and saying, "Here, try this. This seems to be right up your alley. Apr 24, Sandra Flowers rated it liked it. This book is about six stories written from a collection of short stories about growing up and getting a real life. This book is written by some of the best young adult authors in YA literature. Sep 02, Additeenlibrarian rated it it was ok Shelves: Six short stories meant for older teens. All about growing up, graduating, dealing with lousy, difficult adult-stuff like death and betrayal.
Some of the writing is very good, some is so murky that I didn't understand the story even when it was over -- but the main feeling it left me with is that growing up sucks. Which I don't believe to be true. There are tough things, yes, but there are also definite benefits.
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Mar 11, Jared rated it liked it Shelves: I read the short story called "Arrangements" by Chris Lynch. It's not a bad, but I had expected more from Chris Lynch. There is a touch of swearing, and some sexual content. It is about a boy whose father dies and leaves him the pawn-broker business. The boy discovers what sort of man his father truly was by the business left behind. Feb 17, Dennis rated it it was amazing. I just didn't think the majority of these shorts was well-written.
Feb 01, KC rated it really liked it Shelves: Can't wait to see all of the short stories submitte by teenagers in the paperback version. Something tells me they could be better than the ones in here. Feb 25, Amy rated it really liked it. Best stories are by Beth Kephart and Jacqueline Woodson. Both extremely touching and true to life, hopeful without being sentimental. Apr 14, Nancy Sebert rated it liked it. YA short stories; probably for older than 7th grade, but I've only read one so far.
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Aug 04, Priscilla Thomas rated it really liked it Shelves: Jul 25, Vicki rated it it was ok Shelves: Compilation of short stories growing up and getting a life. Nov 10, Natalie rated it really liked it. Extra stars for M. Anderson and Jacqueline Woodson.
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