All Good Children: Part 2- Setting

The setting in All Good Children wasn't focused on AT ALL. I could only picture one or two scenes out of the entire book. The setting needed a LOT of work, like I mean, A LOT OF WORK. The only work done with setting was a basic gist where the character was. My personal rating on the Setting: 2.5/5 stars. I feel like the author could and SHOULD have worked on the setting more.

All Good Children: Part 1- Preview

Ok. This book is REALLY messed up. Why would anyone want to drug their child so that they're a mindless, obediant and emotionless zombie children (not actually zombies, but still). But the gist of this book is that Max, the main character and his friend Dallas, must cope with the fact that all their friends; and almost themselves, were drugged into mindless zombies. This book is really good, but it's still messed up.

3. DEVIL'S PASS, Setting

SETTING

Setting in this book is okay. For the first half of the book, not too much is put into it; it's not until Webb sets of on his hike detail in the descriptions goes up a fair bit to describe the surrounding forest and scenery, even then its not too much detail other than occasional moment. A nice thing is how the setting wasn't changing over and over, faster then you can keep up with.

Example of not-so-nice detail in the book:
     "...the walls were green..."

Example of quite-nice detail in the book:
     "...plains were vast and barren, amazing in a sad and desolate way..."

In summary, setting was pretty nicely put and described, but more detail should have been added to all descriptions to allow for a more complete picture to visualize. Nice, but could improve.

2. DEVIL'S PASS, Characters

CHARACTERS

In Devil's Pass, there is one main character, Jim Webb, a seventeen-year old who left home is now living on the streets, sent on a mission into the Northwest territories as said by his grandfather's will.  The book gives a great personality and background to Webb, with many events happening in the current plot tying in with Webb's past life allowing greater understanding of Webb's characters. Also, there are often flashbacks, letting you know what  led up to the start of Webb's voyage. 

A problem is how characters just slip in and out of Webb's life. The book seemed to be making Stephanie a big character at the start,  often appearing and catching Webb's attention. Then she just disappears by the 22nd page. Then, as the hike begins, George also seems to be a very large character, reminding Webb of his late grandfather. However, he goes too, albeit later on. Then there is the case with Brent. At the climax of the story, Brent, the main antagonist, hunts down Webb when they are attacked by a grizzly bear. Webb flees, but risks his life trying to save Brent, which he does. then after firing a emergency signal and medical help supposedly arriving, Brent too disappears from Webb's life without a word or trace.

Also, other than Webb, the characters were all thinly sketched, with little detail put into them. 

Fine job, I'd say, but should have kept note on some of the other characters. 

Small medium at large - conclusion
  Lilah has finally stopped Rufus and dedicated this cancer fundraiser to Rufus, the student who died of cancer decades ago. At the fashion show, Lilah's dad had even asked Andrew'd mom out for coffee! Satisfied with her work, Lilah set out to enjoy her evening with her dream guy.

      I feel like there is too much going on at once in the book, and the plot seems mostly focused on her crush. Also, the character and setting is not written with much detail.
   I really do not like this book.

Small medium at large - Karma
As Lilah enters the bathroom, the sound of some crying is slowly making its way into Lilah's ear. Dolly is sitting on the stall, sobbing uncontrollably due to all the students that is suppose to make for the school fundraiser fashion show had all quit. Realizing what Rufus finally meant by a little lesson. Realizing one of the top fashion designer Prissy is a ghost.  Lilah suggested to switch bodies with Prissy and help Dolly. As Dolly regret what she did to Lilah, a plan is made for the fashion show.

  Andrew has finally came out the shock and choose to believe in Lilah and even ask her to the winter dance. Excited, Lilah helped as the father and son communicate through Lilah. As he tears of joy sparkles in Andrew's eyes. Lilah finally realized it's a blessing not a curse.

   As Lilah switched body with Prissy and the outfits been made, the model keeps tripping over. Realizing its Rufus, Lilah had to think of a way to stop him!

Small medium at large - the downhill side of things
 Lilah and Alex await for Andrew to arrive at the cafe when the school mean girl start to bully Lilah by embarrassing her. As Andrew arrive, they sat down and Lilah confessed of her secret , but Andrew keep Deny the fact and ask to prove the fact. Feeding information from Mr.Finnkle, Lilah blurted out what underwear Andrew is wearing while Andrew is storming out of the door. As Lilah blurted out loudly of the fact, she earned many ear splitting laugh and a Lilar title from Andrew.
  At the same time, Dolly keeps bothering her in school. The upside is a little boy ghost named Rufus had helped Lilah by tripping Dolly over and ask for her permission to give Dolly a little lesson
 On the other side, Lilah's dad's date is not going so well. He returns with more failure attempts and a heavy heart. Determined there are a right women for her dad, Lilah changed her dad's whole wardrobe and set out a whole new chains of dates.
   The plot is getting boring and the plot and character is still not as details described as I would like. On the climax of the book the theme is start to show. I believe it's spirit and teen fiction,