Book 1 final

Fan Experience

Ann Thomas

The Book Hate List by Jennifer Brown was all about hate. Valerie and her boyfriend, Nick wrote down all the things that the hated in a notebook. One day Nick comes to school with a gun. He proceeds to shoot everyone in the cafeteria that was on the Hate List.And no one knows why. Not even Valerie. This scenario is just a story but it has, and could happen.

I propose we turn it around. Instead of focusing on the hate that you feel for a person –forget them. Think about the good people instead. The people that make you feel special and really genuinely care about you. That’s where the Love List comes in. In the Hate list the main characters wrote down everything they hated about a specific person. In the Love List you would have an opportunity to write down what you appreciate about the people in your life.

“Hey, I’ve got some names for the list,” I said. “Who?” I rubbed the corners of my eyes with my fingertips. “People who say ‘sorry’ after everything. Fast-food commercials. And Jessica Campbell..” (Brown.)

This is an example of exactly what went into The Hate List. But in the Love List everything is the opposite. Forget about the things you hate. In this case, forget about the fast food commercials. Think about what you do like. Who or what you can live without. That’s the whole idea of the Love List. Put away the bad stuff and instead focus on the things you love.

"One's my favorite number," Bea giggled. "The word won being the past tense of win, and we can all say at the end of the day that we've won once again, can't we? Some days making it to the end of the day is quite the victory."(Brown)

 

The Love List is all about the half glass full kind of thinking. Don’t focus on the negative things. Sure, the glass maybe half empty, but it’s also half full. There are always going to be people who don’t like you but I think it’s more worth your time if you think about the people who do. That’s kind of what Bea is talking about here. At the end of the day, if you are alive-you have won. It doesn’t matter what you’ve been through as long as you make it through. Some days it is going to be a challenge. But at the end of the day you can say that you’ve won. That’s the kind of attitude this new product will hopefully inspire.

 

“The infamous Hate List. Started as a joke. A way to vent frustration.” (Brown)

Here’s where Val and Nick went wrong. Violence is never the answer. And Love List would solve that problem. Because, now you are focusing on the positive things. You aren’t letting the bad things get you down. This product will encourage teens to write down things they love. Kind of like a diary of sorts. Hopefully from this more teens will be inspired to adopt this new attitude.

This product will work because the readers of this book clearly know all the sorrow the Hate List caused. There were many drawbacks and It even destroyed Val’s life. Everyone viewed her as a criminal when in fact she only wrote a list. This product is for teens like Valarie. By purchasing this product and actually participating in writing the good things, it will take your mind off of the bad things. The reason that Val was so upset was partly because she spent so much time thinking of bad things to write down. Hopefully the Love List will help teens to ultimately change their lifestyle. They might begin to think more positively and it might even reduce depression. The main goal would be to reduce tragic events, like the ones in this book from ever happening. It should be a thing that people will enjoy doing. It will look somewhat like a notebook or a diary. On the cover it would have Jennifer Brown’s name and maybe some basic information about her. The Love list is a notebook with the words” Love List” monogrammed on the cover. It also comes with a pen.

 

 

 

The Hate List

So, I finished my book over break. It was eyeopening, like you never know what a person has been through when you look at them. I have to say though, I didnt really like the ending. I would have liked to know more, the ending seemed pretty abrupt. The whole story was crafted well. It;s an interesting read with a couple of plot twists.Sometimes, the story was vauge and this annoyed me. I would have really wanted to know why her boyfriend decided to shoot people.

What is a book?

A book is a friend. Just like a true friend, a book won’t care how you look or what clothes you wear. It just tells its story to whoever will read it. The author uses the book to communicate important ideas. Honestly, I don’t really think that it matters how you read it. But I like books made out of paper. If Kindle’s are your thing, go for it. But, I will say that there is a special feeling when you actually finish a physical book. You can see the thickness of the book and how much time you have dedicated to reading it. I’m not really sure how to describe it, but there’s a certain sense of satisfaction having finished a physical book verses a digital book. I guess it just feels more real. Especially since digital books have become popular, you don’t know how long till there are no more books made of paper. I hate books on phones. I think this is because it just seems out of place on a phone. Kindles and ipads are okay, I have an ipad and I occasionally read a couple books on there. I can see why ipads might be easier for some people, because you don’t have to go out and buy the book. Still, I would personally prefer books. But there are also some downfalls to electronics too. Like if it runs out of charge. I agree with Nancy Jo Sales when she talks about what makes a book a book. The smell, the feeling, the look. It just makes it more special when you read out of a book than a device. I also agree with Joe Meno. He says that Plays and movies that appear on a screen leave little room for imagination. But, when you pick up a book you are free to imagine whatever you like. Not what the director or the people making the movie thought. I don’t hate devices I think they can be extremely useful. But when it comes to books I would prefer a good old paperback .

Why did i choose my first book?

For my first book in Best Sellers I have chosen, The Hate List, by Jennifer Brown. Initially I chose this book because I saw my friend reading it. Also the cover is a little odd, which drew my attention to it even more. As I was researching this book I heard a variety of comments. Liddy from Goodreads said, “You know when you hear someone say, 'One day, you will find a book that will change the way you think about life.' Yeah? Well for me, that book was Hate List.” So this comment really make we want to read the book. If it could change my view of life, well, it must be pretty phenomenal. Also, the rating is very close to 5 stars. Jennifer Brown is obviously a really talented author, so I thought I would give this book a try. In addition, realistic fiction is my favorite genre, so this book seems like a great choice for me. The summary online is really interesting too. From what I understand, the main character’s boyfriend came in one day with a gun. He proceeded to shoot some classmates, his girlfriend and himself. The story continues with his girlfriend having to overcome all the accusations made by everyone around her.

 

Why I read

Why I read

 

               I like to read because it allows me to experience new worlds and go on new adventures that I otherwise wouldn’t be able to experience. You can vividly imagine the setting and bond with the characters. Experiencing someone else’s life for a little bit is only something you can do if you read. Sometimes I read because I really want to know what happens next. Like for example a mystery book, I read those the fastest because of all the suspense. You just want to know what happens next. Also, reading about other people can make you feel grateful about what you have, or what you don’t have. I read because it’s great medicine for boredom. When I read books I don’t feel bored and I can learn something while I’m at it too. The great part about reading is that you can use your imagination. The way you might have imagined a character could be totally different than the next person. The people and settings really come to life in your mind.  Reading is great because you can take a break from your hectic life and sit down with a book. It’s a great way to spend your time.