My Life with the Walter Boys: Now a Netflix Series!

Loved this book but I didn’t like how slow burn it was, idk I also never read I had to get this for school

Before I begin, I’d like to note that I read this as an ebook so I didn’t go through the struggles of messed up books. Id really give this book 3 1/2 stars. I read this book after I was about halfway through the television series and decided I wanted to compare my notes with the book. And honestly, I wasn’t the most impressed. It’s not like this is a bad book, but I’ve read better ones. But still, congratulations to writer such a hit book, Ali Novak! Now let’s get down to business. What I liked about the book: First, I think there was a nice flow to the book, and all the characters surface-level personalities were easy to learn. At first I though I could never remember all the characters, but I quickly could see the difference between Jordan and Lee. But you didn’t hear much about the younger children I’ll say that. I do think the book moved a little quickly though, I think the reason I thought that though is bc the television series added a lot more things like Will and Haley’s relationship and selling the farm to another character (that wasn’t included in the book). But that usually happens. 👍 What I didn’t like about the book: there was really no character development at all. It honestly felt like you didn’t hear much about coles scholarship and didn’t deal with anyone’s problems. Also, when Alex and Jackie were admitting things to each other, it just felt really random and it was nearing the end so the author had to do this. Another problem, dealing with the grief just didn’t feel right. And Jackie never actually faced her families death at all. When I lost somebody, that’s not how it felt. Overall, if you want a quick book to read or maybe a book club book to start with in your club, you could choose My Life With The Walter Boy’s.

Great book, love the show!

I don’t normally read books that are turned into movies/shows because I think it’s a waste of money. Like the Harry Potter book. It’s exactly like the movie, so why not just watch that instead?? I watched the Netflix series, then decided to buy the first book. I would have to say that the book and show had differences. Since my primal hour of reading is on the bus on the way to work or because I can’t sleep, the book was an easy read and easy to follow. I bought the second book and have to say I am quite frustrated with it. I don’t feel like the second one is really following the second season. I may try to reread it at a later time. I felt like in the first book, they didn’t have as many characters like in the show. I am rewatching the first season and second. I don’t know if this is true , but there’s going to be third season. At the end of the scone season, there was a cliffhanger indicating that Jackie picked Cole. , but in the book, the FIRST book clearly ended with her picking Cole , so I have no idea what the second book is. Hayley and Will’s wedding was in the first book and the series, it was the second season.

The book is SO much better. I genuinely like all of the characters in the book. The ones in the show got on my nerves all the time. It was extremely annoying. This book is so good and I would definitely recommend to teen girls and young adults. Jackie is a good main character you can sympathize with, and the book doesn’t make light of her situation. It’s about her life, not just the romance. Content warnings: There is cursing throughout, with only one major obscenity (GD). There is obviously kissing but it doesn’t go beyond that. There are sexual innuendos (it’s a house full of boys, after all) but nothing graphic or anything. It’s all actually pretty realistic and not just throwing stuff in for “shock factor.” I really like this book and it is a great heartwarming story about coping with trauma and learning how to make the best of an uncertain situation. I’m excited to read the next book!

Let's just say that this book is nothing like the actual series. I thought it would be just like watching it on TV, but there are certain details or events that are completely different. Other than that, it's a very good book, although it's confusing if you're watching the series at the same time.

Great teenager book! Nice quality too.

Watching TV show so want to read the book

This book was sooooooo good that I just need to read the next one straight away or read it again

Bonito y muy bueno

Com o livro a gente consegue entender melhor as atitudes da Jackie e de Alex e nos apaixonamos perdidamente pelo Cole, apesar de ameaçar ter um triângulo amoroso aqui, ele passa bem despercebido

Amazing read I wish I could go back and read again.

Snabb leverans och väldigt bra bok.