Hate List So Far

When getting to choose the book to read I really wanted to read Hate List. I thought it would be interesting since the subject material had been close to the real life situations that had happened in the past decade. I enjoy the way the story was told with chapters jumping back and forth in time. Some of the best stories have been told without conforming to chronological order such as Star Wars and Lost. These and others along with Hate List are given a sense of mystery as to when something is happening in relation to the other parts of the story. It can be somewhat confusing starting a new chapter and jumping back or forward 5 or 6 months, but it is also very rewarding.
The characters all seem to be very interesting, all with their own strong back stories. I am very interested in finding out more about Valerie’s parents and their issues. I mostly want to find out more about Jeremy and what his motives and impact have been through the story.
Even though the book is not a diary it still seems as if I’ve stumbled upon Valerie’s diary. She talks to the reader as if they’re someone she can confide any information with. I think it’s a great writing tool to make the reader feel more connected with characters. The characters also seem to be real people each with their own flaws. No one in the story is perfect. Characters have troubled marriages, friendships, relationships, family problems, trust issues, and other interesting situations.

So far the book has lived up to my expectations for good characters, an interesting plot and a unique writing style. I hope it will continue to impress in the coming pages.