Okay, okay. The book is not as bad as the title. I think you'd figure it by now. You might even have a better understanding of Amy's attitude and a knowledge of what it's like to stay in a "kibbutz" and to deal with a sick "safta."
I'd like to hear what you think so far about the book. You should be halfway finish by now. Tell me about what you think about Amy, her family and her friends in Israel and how it relates to you.
Happy reading!
Honestly, Mrs. Napalan, I'm like in love with this book. It's very entertaining and hilarious. I love Amy's personality. She's pretty straight out, though a little difficult sometimes. I must say that her arguments with her cousin O'Snot and her friend Avi are a bit childish. They should just get over their differences and enjoy their little moments while Amy is still there.
ReplyDeleteAT THE DISCO! Hahaha. That part was hilarious. When Amy was there with O'Snot and her friends, she encountered a little pervert checking her out from across the room. So, he approached Amy and they talked for a little. They got to dancing. Then, all of a sudden, he freakin' licks her ear. Nasty. (x I guess, I'd agree with Avi and say it was her fault for being so attractive while dancing.
I love how Amy's safta is so calm and genuine. She such a great grandmother. I know she sees good in everything, and she can always seem to make a situation turn out alright in the end. Although they've only met recently, I'm sure her safta has always been by Amy's side since she was born. It's not completely fair how Amy treats her dad. I know he hasn't been in her life since the beginning, but at least, he's making the effort now to be part of her life. If I were her, I'd definitely give him a chance.
AMY'S MOTHER. Ohmygod. I'm positive Amy's dead, after hearing that her mother is going to marry that guy, her boyfriend, who Amy doesn't really like. I forgot his name, but yeah. If I were Amy, I'd be devastated. I know that at some point, I'd have to accept what she'd want for herself to make her happy. I know Amy would want her mother and Ron to try and work things out though. But you can't always get what you want.
I just love this book. That's all I really got right now. (:
Oh, and Amy's new friends. They're pretty alright. They're nice towards Amy. They'd give her a break when Avi or O'Snot are being rude and stuff. It's cool how they kinda see how real Amy is and still accept her for who she is.
ReplyDeleteI can't really totally relate to Amy, but if I were given a crazy chance to live out this book and be Amy, I would give it a shot. :D
At first, I didn't really think much about the book because it looked a bit boring. However, once I began reading, I started liking it. It's one of those books you can't put down, for me. I can't really relate to Amy in any way because my parents are together. I've never been forced to live somewhere foreign. I've never had a cousin dislike me, and so on. At first, I thought that Amy was very childish. She didn't have an open mind and didn't really want anything to do with her dad. She couldn't even follow one direction, which was to stay put and not leave. She left for a can of Pepsi. I mean, as bad as the dad feels about never getting to see her, I would be pissed too. He's still her dad. When i read about her new "friends", I instantly knew that something was going to happen between her and Avi. And by then, the number one thing I looked forward to in the book was their relationship and how it was going to go from there. Her friends were nice because even if O'Snat didn't like her, they still made friends with her. I think Amy's family were nice. The way they accepted her and welcomed her warmly. Her grandmother seemed like a sweetheart because she was so patient and she seemed so soft. It's also really cool how her grandmother understands her even though she wasn't around Amy when she was growing up and most importantly, she lived on the other side of the globe. I mean, how could an Israeli grandmother get an American granddaughter the first time they meet?
ReplyDeleteI've already finished the book and I agree with the quotes on the back of the book. It didn't ruin my vacation. I was actually on vacation when I read it. At first, I thought to myself, "why would I waste precious vacation time to read a book??", but after I started, it didn't really matter. I just read and read until I finished it. It didn't take that long, so I was happy about that :D
The book is definitely keeping my attention so far. I know it's kind of a chick book, but whatever. At least its interesting. I thought it was neat that they showed how Amy isn't a complete B-otch. She showed her more soft and kind side when she was playing with Matan.
ReplyDeleteI found it hilarious when she was running around trying to get the sandal and stepped on a dead snake. I could just imagine vividly her reaction. I also found it neat how they described shearing the sheep. It was hilarious when they were trying to bite Matan's chili and she was freaking out.
The disco part was also hilarious. I like how the author caused something big to happen in the book, but still made it believable. It pertains to average teens life so it was interesting. The camping trip sounds like a fun time also. The relationship between Avi and Amy has really captured my attention too. It goes one way then anothr. One second they seem like they love each other and the next they're ready to rip each others heads off. I don't know whats coming next and its really keeping me interested.
This book is pretty interesting . At first I was like " Awww man looks like nothing is going to explode in this book " , but since it's a part of this class I gave it a shot and just read . It was pretty irritating how Amy ( main character ) acts . Sure even she has her share of problems but you can just complain for so long . Anyways back to how it was in the beginning , it was actually interesting knowing she was half Israeli . I took a liking on how she was so stereo typical about Israel when she herself has never even bother to learn anything about her father's native land . I also liked how it mind tripped her on how it was actually Americanized and etc. One of the things that made me laugh were the whole chasing a dog for her shoe then later stepping on some snake guts , Oh how I can only imagine the smell it gives away . Another thing I found really funny was the whole going out and disco party thing . She should've known that guy was weird enough just by his looks and buying her a drink ?! ( I don't know if it's even legal over there ) but yeah accepting it from a stranger not shady at all ( sarcasm ) .
ReplyDeleteBut so far what's keeping me interested is her relationship with her safta and I kinda wanna see the outcome of Amy and Avi whether they're ever gonna hook up or whatever . :{D
For me, I didn't like the book at first. I really disliked Amy's character; and it frustrated me the further I read into the novel. She's definitely someone I would have written off if she were a part of my life. I understand that being in a new country with a new family can be overwhelming, but that's no excuse to be so rude to people you don't even know. That goes for O'Snat too. Having two characters like that in one book really irked me, and slowed my reading process because I just couldn't stand any more of their attitude.
ReplyDeleteBut as I read further into it, the author started to lighten up the characters and I actually started to enjoy the book. The love affair between Avi and Amy was so intense and heated, I couldn't turn away. They were my favorite part of the book; every time their relationship came up, I was drawn in. I want to know how their relationship will carry on from here.
Honestly,I thought the book was boring at first. Amy kind of seemed like a spoiled brat,but as the book went on I began to understand her. She just wants to have a whole family. She was brought to a place she never went to before. Also,her dad's family didn't even know about her. On top of that her cousin that's the same age as her actually hates her. I think she would end up with Avi. Right now I'm actually enjoying the book. I want to see how her life will be as the trip continues.
ReplyDeleteon the beginning i taught the book was pretty boring at first . its more like a chick flick type of book. mostly talks about girls feelings which i was right. but it's more like a book tht tells us more about teenagers life on how they grow up. well anyways amy to me was in all honesty a spoiled brat that gets waht she wants, she also had an attitude against her father.she doesn't really know her family that well until she has got to met them .osn'at her cousin same age as her which she hates or both hates each other. and her friend her bestfriend how she is always honest with amy. it's kind of messed up how rhon never told his family about amy. Made amy felt unimportant in rhons life. right now the book is keeping me interresting and makes me wanna read about amy's journey and her relation ship with her dad and her family.
ReplyDeleteWell, when i started reading the book i wasn't really interested at firsts. But then later it started to get pretty funny and caught my attention at some point. Amy was a girl who hated her father for not being there for her most of her life. It wasn't really the fathers fault because the mom didn't think he was the right guy for her daughter. So she really didn't no much about her dad and his family's side.
ReplyDeleteThis story kinda relates to me in a little way, because i don't really no my real dad as well. And i don't no anything about his side of the family. just a little. But it would be nice if i could have a chance to get to know him.
Well this book doesnt really relate to me at all because I was never in her situation. But when I first started reading it I wasnt that interested, I didnt wanna read about some snobby teenager who hates her father and everything else about him, but while I continued to read, it got better. I became more interested because there was parts that actually started making me laugh, so I read on. While reading, the book kinda reminded me of someone so I always laughed when Amy explained about her appearance, or when she had some kind of embarrassing to conquer, haha. So yeah I guess you could say I kinda liked it.
ReplyDeleteWell for me , I really think that this book is very interesting. Amys family seems like a very cool family, friendly, and welcoming. They live a simple Israeli family, they have a family farm. The farm is the place where Amy Avi, then as they got to know each other they started to get together. And Amy's personality kinda sucks because when she met the family because she thought the dad's family didnt like because of the looks they were giving Avi. But all in the end they all made friends with each other, Amy found a guy that she liked name Avi, she had fun and realize Israel isnt as bad as she thought. And now Amy wants to go back to Israel in the summer again because of how much fun she had. So this book for me is really interesting and fun to read.
ReplyDeletei really think its a trip.she went there with her dad and the dad and he did not tell her that they did not know about her.but she go there and the she get to know them.she learns alot about her garndma.her garndma tell her a few storys.i think its really.she wants but she doesnt to go out and hang out with her prims but she dont want to me a party poopper.
ReplyDeleteAt first, I thought the book would be boring, but it started getting interesting towards the ending. Amy's family really cares about her. She didn't really care about the dad when they were in the US, but after the incident in Israel, she wanted to get close to him. Her friends in Israel were pretty awesome. They were nice to her towards the ending of her summer vacation. I think Amy is pretty lucky to have a really nice safta.
ReplyDeleteWhen I first read the book I didn't like it. usually I like to read but the way it started was a little slow for me. As I read through the chapters I started liking the book.each chapter became more and more interesting. as I started reading it started to show what kind of an attitude she had she was like a spoiled brat. the way she stalked to her dad was very disrespectful. I mean even if he hasn't been their for most of her life at least now he's trying to get to know her. He even flew her out to another country to meet his family . It kinda was messed up that he didn't tell them about her but ohh well. Anyway as I read on I noticed that her attitude started for the better. What really made me not want to put the book down was the whole thing going on between amy and Avi anyway i really liked the book.
ReplyDeleteI liked the book, but I'm not so fond of the character names. They made me feel queasy. Oh god...especially O'snat. I'm probably too critical about the names, but every time they came up, I felt dizzy. It's weird, but it's also good to get another look into other names derived from a certain culture. It's a comedy read. I enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteWhen I started reading this book I was so bored of it. I thought it wasn't gonna be interesting. But as i read further and further into the book it was super funny. And I enjoyed reading it. I think Amy's character is pushy at times and very bossy. It's good though because it really get's a readers attention and they can actually feel what Amy is really like. Her family and friends in Israel seem very nice. They sound bad to Amy cause she never met them before. But I think there really a nice family. I don't think it relates to me. Being in Amy's situation I wonder how it must have been like for her.
ReplyDeleteThis was an interesting book. It was funny and hysterical. Amy's character was, as I quote from Avi, "Spoiled American Bitch". But she can be okay. She has a nice family in Israel although she didn't really have a good start but everything fell into place.
ReplyDeleteI really think that this book is so interesting and funny. I kind of like Amy she has attitude but hey whats a girl without attitude. I just wish that she wouldn't be as stubborn as she is, but in the end her and her dad got along and that's what made me like her because she gave him a chance. He tried so hard to make her like him and accept him, but overall it was good I love her family even though o'snot and avi are rude, but she's strong. The part that always made me laugh was when she called her dad Sperm donner. haha That's just hilarious.
ReplyDeleteWhen I first starting reading the book I thought it was super boring. I seemed to me like a chick book. I don't know, I guess I was still stuck on reading The Hunger Games that it was hard to go from an awesome book like that to this book. Later the book got bit more interesting. Had some really funny parts and messed up parts. I didn't like how the girl just kept complaining. I didn't like how she was so messed up to the dad and how she stereotyped people in Israel. I kept falling asleep while reading this book hahaha.
ReplyDeleteWell I think this book was really great. But when i started reading it the story was really nice because it made her a better person because the dad made her happy. I think this story relates me because i love being happy everyday and I'm really close with all my cuzzins. But this story really relates to me.
ReplyDeletei really like the book. it really entertains me. its funny in a lot of parts. To be honest i think that Israel really trains young people to be protective of their country.
ReplyDeleteThe book "How To Ruin A Summer Vacation" wasn't what I expected. In the beginning I thought I was not going to like it because of how Amy was acting like. I saw her as a brat, who seemed to disrespect her parents. When I read more along the book it got much more interesting. She was actually a caring, lonely young women. She's just like every teenager out there. She goes through problems like any other teenager would.
ReplyDeleteIn the book there are people who gets hurt, leaves for the military, and who falls inlove. Just like any other story would go. I am glad I read this book because in reality it some how relates to my life.
I learned many things about Israel as well. I learned about some of their culture and how they do things to have a living. I know the term they use for money and also what their relatives are called. This is actually the second book that I finished this year. The first would be The Hunger Games. I benefited a lot from this class. Thank you Mrs. Napalan .
When i first read this book i thought this is boring, but I'm wrong i started liking this book when i started reading some other languages :) it was hilarious. I love amy's personality shes very straight out to everyone. Though this book doesn't relate to me because i was never in her situation. But I really love this book and it's very interesting. Amy's family seemed cool to me, and i love the way they pronounce the father to fudder and mother to mudder :D Even though amy had a hard time to be close with her family she didn't care at all because she can be okay. She has a nice family in Israel although she didn't really have a good start but everything fell into place. that's it thanks
ReplyDeleteWhen I first started reading the book, I pretty much thought the same thing as Nick. I thought that this book was pretty much mainly for female readers, and that it was going to be just another book about a girl falling in love, and blah blah blah. But as I read, the book actually caught me off guard. I didn't think there would be so much vulgarity. I didn't think I'd be reading a book with a girl talking about her areolas, or how she refers to her father as a 'sperm donor'. The book actually made me laugh a few times. Unfortunately, I was not able to finish the book in time. I regret finishing it in a way. I would've really loved to see how it would have ended. From the looks of the other blogs, seems like there's going to be a lot of twists. This book will definitely be on my reading list after high school, just so that I could finally read the whole thing.
ReplyDeleteThe beginning of the book, I was already thinking that it's a chick type book and I was feeling a little "not cool" about it. As I read on, it was actually a good funny book. She was talking about her friend Avi, talking about her dad about how he's a sperm donor, and her body. I didn't finish the book all the way, just half way but hearing stories from my friends about the book makes me wish I read more. I would get this book when out there on the field when I'm in the Army. Something to read and kill time. Definitely the book would bring back memories of this class and my teacher.
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