The Artful by Wilbert Stanton Publisher: Curiosity Quills Press on May 27, 2014
Genres: Dystopia, Post-Apocalyptic, YA, Young Adult
Pages: 218
Format: eBook
Source: Author
Purchase: Amazon
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New York City, 2025: Everything is changed. The city that never sleeps is now a land of death and decay. A rampant virus has taken over and the survivors have become carriers, quarantined from the rest of the world.
Twist and Dodger grew up in the streets, the sewers and underground tunnels - their playground. They aren't heroes. They just like attention; and stealing meds from the rich and giving them to the poor is their golden ticket.On their latest raid, they unknowingly steal a cure that puts them square between the ailing Emperor of Manhattan and the war hungry Governor of Brooklyn and forces them on a quest into the darkest shadows of their putrefying world.
Why I did not finish this book…
Sometimes it’s not the book. Sometimes it’s the reader. I think The Artful was one of those books for me. I think this could have been a great book but I, personally, could not continue reading it. I was just not interested in the least. I gave it my good 20% college try, but I found it hard to pick this book up and easily putdownable even after a couple of pages. Was there anything significantly bad about the book? Not really. My only other complaint would be the language. Stanton kind of created a unique version of the English language with special wording that honestly annoyed me. Okay, and maybe the characters were not my cup of tea either. They were non-relatable and immature. But they could have grown through the novel, I just didn’t care enough to find out.
Though I did find a few problems with this book, I honestly think the DNF aspect was all on me. I didn’t find this book stimulating enough to let it get better or even develop. I was skeptical in reading The Artful in the first place because I wasn’t completely sold by the blurb, but I kept seeing it around and eventually caved. I should have stuck to my guns though. Some books are just no meant for certain readers. The Artful was not my type of book.
Bieke @ Istyria book blog
Aahw I hate when that happens! Sorry this didn’t work for you. 🙁
Jennifer Bielman
Thanks. It sucks.
laura thomas
Sorry it didn’t grab you. I’ve been on the fence about this one myself.
Jennifer Bielman
I would not suggest it only because it’s for a small audience.
Red Iza
Immature characters and special language ? I’ll avoid it then, thanks for the warning 🙂
Jennifer Bielman
LOL, your welcome.
Brandi Breathes Books
Sad, always sad when you can’t finish a book, but hopefully your next read will be amazing
Jennifer Bielman
Thanks, so far my next book is good.
kimbacaffeinate
This sometimes happens, I am curious about this twist on the English language. Hopefully your next read rocks.
Jennifer Bielman
It was just odd words and phrases. It was super annoying.
Hafsah
Aww, I’m sorry you didn’t finish this one, Jennifer! I haven’t seen it before, but I’m not sure I’ll enjoy it either.
Jennifer Bielman
Yeah, I would not recommend it.
Melliane
Oh I’m sorry it wasn’t for you. It’s too bad it sounded good.
Jennifer Bielman
Yeah, it did sound interesting for sure.
Braine Talk Supe
Weird English? I need a sample out of curiosity. Although I can imagine how it can be annoying
Jennifer Bielman
LOL, I might have over exaggerating. Sometime special words and phrases in books are cool and sometimes they just distract from the story.
Jillyn
Sorry this one wasn’t your cup of tea.
Jaclyn Canada
I remember you posting the excerpt for this one and being confused on the way things were said. I didn’t think it was for me either. Sometimes, it just works that way. Sorry it wasn’t one for you.
Jennifer Bielman
Yeah, can’t feel bad when a book is just not for you.
Olivia
Aww, it’s a shame that you didn’t like this book. Hm, sometimes things like this just happen. I hope whatever you read next is good so then you can forget this book and get back to enjoying what you read ^.^
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Jennifer Bielman
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Jennifer @ Donnie Darko Girl
Sorry this didn’t work out for ya. I read it and know what you mean about the language. I think it started out really slow, but it got better later on. If it’s not working out by 20%, then I think it’s totally understandable to DNF it. I think there’s just too many books out there to waste time if you aren’t feeling it. Great review!
Jennifer Bielman
I agree. 20% is my go to number. That’s a good enough chunk to know whether a book is good.