Review: A lot of potential
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 04 1, 2013
Bad Apple has the potential to be a really good story but it just doesn't deliver - and I really wanted it to. The writing was very stunted and erratic. Half the time I had no idea who was talking and I never had an opportunity to really get to know the characters. There is no intimacy with them for me whatsoever. I feel like I was hearing about people third or fourth hand.The concept of the story was good. There is a real potential to be a smart, emotional and intriguing plot. A plot that could capture the reader and pull them along for sequels, in fact. However, there are some changes that would have to be made and perhaps some different outcomes. The story seemed rather rushed, and this has led to a rather short and choppy novel. It seems that the author intends to continue the story, though, I'm not certain where it will go as things were wrapped up so quickly with the antagonist.I sincerely hope the author considers reworking this one. It could be so much more than it is presently. I would definitely re-read it if that were to happen because as I stated, the concept is incredibly good. I waffled between 2 and 3 stars but I had to go with 2 on GR because OK is how I felt about it. It would probably be a 3 on most of the other sites pending on what the stars meant. To be clear - I did not dislike this book. I just think it was OK with a lot of potential.