Carry On by Rainbow Rowell

This was a fun book. I could not shake the Harry Potter comparisons the first quarter or third of the book, but then it became a book of its own merit with its own sincere characters.

The book started like some weird Harry Potter fanfiction. Simon is the typical chosen one like Harry.
Penelope is both Hermione and Ron. Agatha is the archetype of the girl. It was funny, satirical and subversive. While two of the leads are male, the book has a good cast of interesting, varied, and distinct female characters.

The more I read the book, the more depth was imbued in the characters and the world building. It became sincere and touching. The ending was good and a touch sad like many epic stories are.

The ending was neat enough that I doubt there will be sequel. I got so involved in this fantasy world and the characters, I hope there is one.

Recommended for readers who enjoy a good fantasy novel.

Read April 4-6, 2016.

2 thoughts on “Carry On by Rainbow Rowell

  • looloolooweez

    I’m so glad you enjoyed this one. Did you read Fangirl, by the same author? It’s about a girl who writes fanfiction, and ‘Carry On’ is the title of her main fic — I think this book is supposed to tie into that.

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    • athena (Post author)

      Hi looloolooweez! I did not read Fangirl. I did not know about it until after I read Carry On. I liked Rowell’s writing so I’ve put the rest of her books on hold to read in the future. Thanks for comment!

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