Review: Fun Read!
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 12 12, 2013
This review first appeared on Books i View. I recieved an ebook copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.The Class of ’98 by A.L. Player is a story about two 28 year-olds, who by chance, end up traveling back in time to their senior year of high school. This is one of those plots that get retold time and time again throughout literature and movies. And there is a good reason for that — its just fun!In the beginning, Jackie is working a dead-end job, with a little/no social life. In ’98 shes a blue haired alternagirl. We don’t know much about Matt in ’08 other than he married his high school sweetheart then divorced her. The ’98 version of Matt is a popular jock. Ordinarily, Jackie and Matt wouldn’t give the other the time of day, however after meeting again at their high school reunion and traveling through time together, they’ll get a chance at forging a new relationship.I was particularly drawn to this book because it takes place, for the most part, in the 90s. Back when Titanic just came out, smart phones didn’t exist, and “I Don’t Want to Wait” came on the radio every five minutes. Now I was born in 1991, so I wasn’t a teenager back then but I do think the 90s was one of the greatest decades ever. I’m sure this book will bring on the nostalgia for all you 90s kids!One thing that I didn’t expect was that the book spans across most of their senior year. Also, Jackie and Matt didn’t seem all that concerned about finding a way back. I mean they did attempt to recreate how it happened, but they also weren’t freaking out or rushing to get things back to normal like I know I would have. I wanted more pressure on the situation, more dilemmas, more consequences.This was a very quick read being only 238 pages long, perfect if you want something to read in one sitting. Predictable yes but nonetheless fun! If you love Romantic Comedies or have enjoyed movies like 13 Going on 30 or 17 Again then you’ll enjoy The Class of 98′.