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Daylight Saving
Can you save someone from something that’s already happened?
Daniel’s expectations for his forced vacation with his father at the Leisure World Holiday Complex are low. He hates sports, and his father is mostly lost in drink and depression. But then he sees a strange girl swimming in the fake lake, and everything changes. Lexi has a smart mouth and a killer swim stroke, but dark secrets swirl around her. She’s got bruises and cuts that seem to be getting worse instead of better. She’s always alone. And her watch is ticking backwards. When a dark figure begins to stalk Lexi and Daniel, the truth must come out. This gripping ghost story will raise goose bumps and questions: does a traumatic past mean the future is a foregone conclusion?
Daniel’s expectations for his forced vacation with his father at the Leisure World Holiday Complex are low. He hates sports, and his father is mostly lost in drink and depression. But then he sees a strange girl swimming in the fake lake, and everything changes. Lexi has a smart mouth and a killer swim stroke, but dark secrets swirl around her. She’s got bruises and cuts that seem to be getting worse instead of better. She’s always alone. And her watch is ticking backwards. When a dark figure begins to stalk Lexi and Daniel, the truth must come out. This gripping ghost story will raise goose bumps and questions: does a traumatic past mean the future is a foregone conclusion?
224 pages, Hardcover
First published February 1, 2012
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Edward Hogan
12 books41 followersEdward Hogan’s first adult novel, Blackmoor, was short-listed for the London Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award and the Dylan Thomas prize. Daylight Saving is his first young adult novel. He lives in the U.K.
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October 24, 2012
I loved this. Loved that it was from the male protagonist POV. Loved that the male protagonist wasn't ripped and drop dead gorgeous. Loved that there were real family problems and a sense of "I know these people" while reading the story. It flowed well; the plot was well thought out. Though I knew how it would end, I still hoped for it to end differently. There was a tiny bit of suspense and it kept me on the edge of my seat. Loved that Daniel was able to find himself and become the confident, strong kid I knew he could be. Lexi was a fabulous catalyst for Daniel's change. Without her, I'm not sure what he would have gotten out of his holiday with his dad. Ryan was a great secondary character. I think he showed Daniel there were people out there who would like him just for him. I would absolutely read this again and recommend it to anyone looking for a different kind of YA novel. This one is definitely worth a read.
June 18, 2013
Actual rating 3.5
You know, here's a little story to tell: So, in late April/early May, I did one of my usual library runs, during which I checked out my usual 11-14 books. Except I hated the majority of them. Yeah...And I got super depressed about it all and went on my usual ranting about how there are no good books written now-a-days, especially no good novels.
Skip to June. Time for another library run during which I checked out 14 books, the majority of which were recommended to me by people who wanted me to review them. This was one of those books. Daylight Saving just saved (haha) my opinion of books published post 2010. I'm not going to say I loved it, because I'm not gaga about it, but it was a good book. It is what I would shelve as a "rainy-day" book, which is to say I think it is best read on a rainy day sitting curled up comfortably with a cup of tea and maybe a cookie.
Warning: it's a sad book, but it's not depressing. It's bittersweet. The characters, though the book is fairly short, are well-developed and have interesting relationships. My favorite bit (though this might sound strange) is how realistic the characters act. Most authors now have this strange way of writing about teenagers that make them sound more like they are in their early twenties....
That is, they make us way too mature. Trust me, I know plenty of teenage boys and girls alike. We (the boys especially, no offense) are NOT mature. At all. The teenage characters in this book act realistically. The main character is sensitive about his weight, but it doesn't take over and dominate the plot. It is an interesting side note that makes the book and his character in general more interesting.
The ending I liked most of all. There is no "happily-ever-after" here. Hogan tells it like life is.
It is a ghost story, and a little bit of an obvious one, but it defies the norm of ghost stories. There is some mystery, some impossibilities and some family difficulties. There is real life and paranormal life, and they mix together to create the interesting sort of story one does not run across every day.
Over all, congratulations, Mr Hogan--you have done a fine job.
You know, here's a little story to tell: So, in late April/early May, I did one of my usual library runs, during which I checked out my usual 11-14 books. Except I hated the majority of them. Yeah...And I got super depressed about it all and went on my usual ranting about how there are no good books written now-a-days, especially no good novels.
Skip to June. Time for another library run during which I checked out 14 books, the majority of which were recommended to me by people who wanted me to review them. This was one of those books. Daylight Saving just saved (haha) my opinion of books published post 2010. I'm not going to say I loved it, because I'm not gaga about it, but it was a good book. It is what I would shelve as a "rainy-day" book, which is to say I think it is best read on a rainy day sitting curled up comfortably with a cup of tea and maybe a cookie.
Warning: it's a sad book, but it's not depressing. It's bittersweet. The characters, though the book is fairly short, are well-developed and have interesting relationships. My favorite bit (though this might sound strange) is how realistic the characters act. Most authors now have this strange way of writing about teenagers that make them sound more like they are in their early twenties....
That is, they make us way too mature. Trust me, I know plenty of teenage boys and girls alike. We (the boys especially, no offense) are NOT mature. At all. The teenage characters in this book act realistically. The main character is sensitive about his weight, but it doesn't take over and dominate the plot. It is an interesting side note that makes the book and his character in general more interesting.
The ending I liked most of all. There is no "happily-ever-after" here. Hogan tells it like life is.
It is a ghost story, and a little bit of an obvious one, but it defies the norm of ghost stories. There is some mystery, some impossibilities and some family difficulties. There is real life and paranormal life, and they mix together to create the interesting sort of story one does not run across every day.
Over all, congratulations, Mr Hogan--you have done a fine job.
January 13, 2021
3,5 stars
It was one of those days, when I was looking for a book to meet the discount requirements, that my sister spotted Daylight Saving. I wasn't expecting much, so I'm positively surprised.
The concepts are interesting and the mystery-thriller aspect is well written. Daylight Saving is a unique ghost story. The main character, Daniel, meets a ghost while on holiday at Leisure World and plenty of weird things start happening.
The setting also lends itself to the story's atmosphere. It's interesting to see the juxtaposition between a sporty holiday resort and a foggy, eerie ghost story.
The characters are realistic, but Daniel is the only character who develops. Daniel is not the usual YA male protagonist. He has self-esteem issues, is insecure about his weight and makes a lot of mistakes, some that I really couldn't get behind . Daniel has a lot of anger and his relationship with his Dad and his family issues is also dealt with realistically. My favourite character is Lexi. I love her vibe, which is a mix of sophistication and mischievousness, and her sense of humour.
While Daniel and Lexi have a genuine connection, the instalove on Daniel's part is unnecessary. Luckily, it's a really small part that doesn't negatively affect the overall story.
Daylight Saving is a short read with good plot progression. There are reveals and plot twists, but everything happens at the right moment, there's rarely a dull moment and nothing seems out of place.
A unique mystery and thriller ghost story that kept me turning the pages until the end.
"I believe history is a circle, made by men who don't learn from their mistakes."
It was one of those days, when I was looking for a book to meet the discount requirements, that my sister spotted Daylight Saving. I wasn't expecting much, so I'm positively surprised.
The concepts are interesting and the mystery-thriller aspect is well written. Daylight Saving is a unique ghost story. The main character, Daniel, meets a ghost while on holiday at Leisure World and plenty of weird things start happening.
The setting also lends itself to the story's atmosphere. It's interesting to see the juxtaposition between a sporty holiday resort and a foggy, eerie ghost story.
The characters are realistic, but Daniel is the only character who develops. Daniel is not the usual YA male protagonist. He has self-esteem issues, is insecure about his weight and makes a lot of mistakes, some that I really couldn't get behind . Daniel has a lot of anger and his relationship with his Dad and his family issues is also dealt with realistically. My favourite character is Lexi. I love her vibe, which is a mix of sophistication and mischievousness, and her sense of humour.
While Daniel and Lexi have a genuine connection, the instalove on Daniel's part is unnecessary. Luckily, it's a really small part that doesn't negatively affect the overall story.
Daylight Saving is a short read with good plot progression. There are reveals and plot twists, but everything happens at the right moment, there's rarely a dull moment and nothing seems out of place.
A unique mystery and thriller ghost story that kept me turning the pages until the end.
"Time is a circle. Yes, it's powerful. Yes, it's dangerous. But when it comes around again, you can damn well change it."
May 16, 2012
I loved this book. I devoured it a few hours after I bought it. I'd never heard of it but saw it in my local bookshop (Waterstones) and loved the shiny cover and description so was immediately tempted.
Daniel and his dad don't get on...for reasons you will discover in the book, so that's why Daniels dad takes him away. Daniel is still upset over his mum and dad getting a divorce and why his dad decided to take him on a sports holiday he has no idea..he hates sport.
Lexi is a ghost and relives her death each year on the night it happened. Daniel is going to attempt to break that cycle. Daniel is a kind boy ...who shall we put it is a little overweight. He has issues with how he looks so when Lexi is ok with it he is glad to have found a friend who doesn't care. Lexi is just glad she has found someone who can see her and is glad of the company.
This is such a difficult book to explain without giving anything away as it has lots of little secrets and revelations throughout. All I can say is give it a try and you will not be disappointed.
Daniel and his dad don't get on...for reasons you will discover in the book, so that's why Daniels dad takes him away. Daniel is still upset over his mum and dad getting a divorce and why his dad decided to take him on a sports holiday he has no idea..he hates sport.
Lexi is a ghost and relives her death each year on the night it happened. Daniel is going to attempt to break that cycle. Daniel is a kind boy ...who shall we put it is a little overweight. He has issues with how he looks so when Lexi is ok with it he is glad to have found a friend who doesn't care. Lexi is just glad she has found someone who can see her and is glad of the company.
This is such a difficult book to explain without giving anything away as it has lots of little secrets and revelations throughout. All I can say is give it a try and you will not be disappointed.
August 23, 2020
I honestly loved this book very much it had a good beginning and ending. And the connection of the characters Lexi and Daniel was something that make this book so beautiful and special. It is the kind of book that makes you feel everything while you read it.
The reason I don't give it 5 stars is because I feel like something was missing at the end.
The reason I don't give it 5 stars is because I feel like something was missing at the end.
July 21, 2018
2.5
Entretenida novela que, aunque evita muchos clichés de la literatura juvenil, resulta predecible y bastante empalagoso, no de una buena manera.
Trama
Un chico depresivo con su padre depresivo se van una semana al campamento de deporte más lujoso de Europa. Ya saben, los típicos hombres ricos y blancos que no saben apreciar lo que tienen. Luego el chico conoce a una chica misteriosa y aventurera estilo Margo de John Green que lo hace evolucionar y cambiar su manera de ser, utilizando un toque sobrenatural. O sea, no cambias por ti mismo. Necesitas una mujer o a un hombre para quitarte la depresión y todos tus problemas existenciales. Además, desde el primer capitulo se sabe lo que ocurrirá durante toda la novela.
Personajes
Daniel- El típico chico blanco, rico y egoísta que solo piensa en él, solo que en lugar de ser estadounidense es inglés. Tiene complejos y miedos y todo empeora cuando se separan sus padres. Que poca originalidad. En la vida real pasa pero en los libros pueden hacerlo un poco mejor, aunque siga siendo realista. Hasta el nombre es tan cliché. Y como evoluciona? Pues gracias a una chica. Y para colmo (spoiler) ni siquiera es humana.
Señor Lever- Padre de Daniel. Pudo haber sido mejor desarrollado pues tenía potencial pero dejó mucho que desear. Nos muestra lo fuerte que puede ser sufrir una traición de la persona que amas y las consecuencias que traes y nos muestra que muchas veces no se superan. Me gustó su final. Sabemos que puede no curarse nunca de sus problemas emocionales pero que está dispuesto a perdonar y a seguir adelante.
Lexi- La chica misteriosa. Es culta, sabe de historia, es misteriosa y atractiva. Muy John Green. Nada más que decir.
Prosa
Sencilla pero no mala. Estuvo correcta. Nada más.
Esta reseña es corta pues no hay nada más que decir. Es entretenida y hasta bonita, pero como todos los libros de jóvenes adultos de este siglo, no es una obra maestra.
Entretenida novela que, aunque evita muchos clichés de la literatura juvenil, resulta predecible y bastante empalagoso, no de una buena manera.
Trama
Un chico depresivo con su padre depresivo se van una semana al campamento de deporte más lujoso de Europa. Ya saben, los típicos hombres ricos y blancos que no saben apreciar lo que tienen. Luego el chico conoce a una chica misteriosa y aventurera estilo Margo de John Green que lo hace evolucionar y cambiar su manera de ser, utilizando un toque sobrenatural. O sea, no cambias por ti mismo. Necesitas una mujer o a un hombre para quitarte la depresión y todos tus problemas existenciales. Además, desde el primer capitulo se sabe lo que ocurrirá durante toda la novela.
Personajes
Daniel- El típico chico blanco, rico y egoísta que solo piensa en él, solo que en lugar de ser estadounidense es inglés. Tiene complejos y miedos y todo empeora cuando se separan sus padres. Que poca originalidad. En la vida real pasa pero en los libros pueden hacerlo un poco mejor, aunque siga siendo realista. Hasta el nombre es tan cliché. Y como evoluciona? Pues gracias a una chica. Y para colmo (spoiler) ni siquiera es humana.
Señor Lever- Padre de Daniel. Pudo haber sido mejor desarrollado pues tenía potencial pero dejó mucho que desear. Nos muestra lo fuerte que puede ser sufrir una traición de la persona que amas y las consecuencias que traes y nos muestra que muchas veces no se superan. Me gustó su final. Sabemos que puede no curarse nunca de sus problemas emocionales pero que está dispuesto a perdonar y a seguir adelante.
Lexi- La chica misteriosa. Es culta, sabe de historia, es misteriosa y atractiva. Muy John Green. Nada más que decir.
Prosa
Sencilla pero no mala. Estuvo correcta. Nada más.
Esta reseña es corta pues no hay nada más que decir. Es entretenida y hasta bonita, pero como todos los libros de jóvenes adultos de este siglo, no es una obra maestra.
December 25, 2018
Likeable little ghost story.
May 2, 2019
It’s a relatively short book, but the characters are pretty well-developed and there’s a sense of realism (in a ghost story, no less).
October 16, 2022
Really just an enjoyable reading experience
February 14, 2012
When Daniel is taken to Leisure World by his father it really is his worst nightmare rather than an ideal fun family holiday. Overweight and unfit Daniel isn't a fan of sports and isn't looking forward to days full of tennis, cycling and swimming. After meeting Lexi things start to change, he is drawn to this mysterious girl and wants to uncover her secrets. What caused her injuries and why do they get worse every time he sees her? Is there any way he can protect her from something that has already happened?
On the surface Daylight Saving is a ghost story but underneath that Edward Hogan explores issues of family connections, alcholism and self confidence. Daniel is a character who is easy to relate to, he isn't your typical handsome hero but he has an inner strength that shines through as the story progresses. We get to see him grow from an unsure and shy teenager into a brave and confident young man and it was a pleasure to see the changes in him. Although Daniel's main goal is to try and help Lexi he learns a lot about himself and this helps him come to terms with the separation of his parents. His relationship with his father also changes a great deal as events bring them closer together than they've been in a long time.
I really enjoyed the way the author has made use of the extra hour given at the end of British Summer Time as such an important part of the story. I don't think I've seen time used in quite the same way before and it added an interesting dimension to the story. You are aware that this hour is going to have a big impact on both Daniel and Lexi but you have no idea how things will work out. I also really liked the Leisure World setting, I've never been to Centre Parcs but it had a similar feel to family holidays spent at Butlins which brought back some fun memories. The setting is like an extra character in the story and nothing about it is quite what it first seems, instead of being a family friendly location it has quite a sinister feel to it.
The story moves along at a good pace making Daylight Saving a fast and fun read. There are plenty of twists to the story and it takes you in a direction you won't be expecting. An enjoyable YA debut from Edward Hogan that has made me curious about his adult books and has me looking forward to seeing what he comes up with next.
On the surface Daylight Saving is a ghost story but underneath that Edward Hogan explores issues of family connections, alcholism and self confidence. Daniel is a character who is easy to relate to, he isn't your typical handsome hero but he has an inner strength that shines through as the story progresses. We get to see him grow from an unsure and shy teenager into a brave and confident young man and it was a pleasure to see the changes in him. Although Daniel's main goal is to try and help Lexi he learns a lot about himself and this helps him come to terms with the separation of his parents. His relationship with his father also changes a great deal as events bring them closer together than they've been in a long time.
I really enjoyed the way the author has made use of the extra hour given at the end of British Summer Time as such an important part of the story. I don't think I've seen time used in quite the same way before and it added an interesting dimension to the story. You are aware that this hour is going to have a big impact on both Daniel and Lexi but you have no idea how things will work out. I also really liked the Leisure World setting, I've never been to Centre Parcs but it had a similar feel to family holidays spent at Butlins which brought back some fun memories. The setting is like an extra character in the story and nothing about it is quite what it first seems, instead of being a family friendly location it has quite a sinister feel to it.
The story moves along at a good pace making Daylight Saving a fast and fun read. There are plenty of twists to the story and it takes you in a direction you won't be expecting. An enjoyable YA debut from Edward Hogan that has made me curious about his adult books and has me looking forward to seeing what he comes up with next.
January 17, 2018
Daniel's dad is taking Daniel to Leisure World Holiday Complex for some time away together. Daniel hates exercise and is overweight, so he isn't happy with this choice. His father wants them to get healthy, which means he tries to force Daniel to spend time doing what he hates the most, sport. Daniel is struggling in many different ways. His father is depressed and he's drinking too much, so it's Daniel's task to look after him. The holiday is a complete disaster and Daniel has an entire week to get through.
The holiday complex doesn't have a nice atmosphere and most people aren't friendly. When Daniel meets Lexi he's relieved he's found someone interesting to talk to. Lexi is a good swimmer. She's also really smart and they have a lot in common. However, Lexi is hurt. She's covered in bruises and every time Daniel sees her she's looking worse. What's going on with her, is she hiding a dark secret and is there anything Daniel can do to help her?
Daylight Saving is a beautiful gripping story. I was immediately intrigued by Lexi. It's clear there's something going on with her and I was curious to find out what it was. She's on her own in a creepy holiday complex, which is a great basis for a scary book. Daniel is smart and kindhearted. He does everything he can to help the people he loves, which regularly gets him in trouble. He's been through a lot and this nasty holiday with his father is something he absolutely doesn't need. He's sensitive and knows something isn't right. He's open-minded as well as clever and therefore it was fabulous to see the world through his eyes.
Edward Hogan has written a fantastic ghost story. I love a good spooky read and this book definitely falls into that category. I liked the original setting. The holiday park has a negative vibe, it's eery, there's no kindness and it's a terrible place to be. It's perfect for a good thrilling book. Lexi's mysterious circumstances are adding to the unnerving atmosphere, which is something I found completely spellbinding. I read Daylight Saving in one sitting, it's a wonderfully strange and captivating story.
The holiday complex doesn't have a nice atmosphere and most people aren't friendly. When Daniel meets Lexi he's relieved he's found someone interesting to talk to. Lexi is a good swimmer. She's also really smart and they have a lot in common. However, Lexi is hurt. She's covered in bruises and every time Daniel sees her she's looking worse. What's going on with her, is she hiding a dark secret and is there anything Daniel can do to help her?
Daylight Saving is a beautiful gripping story. I was immediately intrigued by Lexi. It's clear there's something going on with her and I was curious to find out what it was. She's on her own in a creepy holiday complex, which is a great basis for a scary book. Daniel is smart and kindhearted. He does everything he can to help the people he loves, which regularly gets him in trouble. He's been through a lot and this nasty holiday with his father is something he absolutely doesn't need. He's sensitive and knows something isn't right. He's open-minded as well as clever and therefore it was fabulous to see the world through his eyes.
Edward Hogan has written a fantastic ghost story. I love a good spooky read and this book definitely falls into that category. I liked the original setting. The holiday park has a negative vibe, it's eery, there's no kindness and it's a terrible place to be. It's perfect for a good thrilling book. Lexi's mysterious circumstances are adding to the unnerving atmosphere, which is something I found completely spellbinding. I read Daylight Saving in one sitting, it's a wonderfully strange and captivating story.
July 6, 2016
I can't quite remember when I picked this up. I think it was before Christmas. But I do remember the reason. It was short, and I had a buy one get one half price offer to complete. By the time I got it home, I was doubting that it would be any good. Shame on me, because this was a solid book.
It's narrated by Daniel, a slightly overweight teenage boy whose parents are getting divorced. His father takes him to leisure World (think Butlins, or Centreparks...I'm assuming, but I've never actually been to either of them) and, there, he meets Lexi, a mysterious swimmer whose watch ticks backwards. Unlike the relationships between most male and female characters in fiction, the relationship between Daniel and Lexi focuses very much on the dynamic between the genders. Lexi's mysterious past has left her distrusting of men, and Daniel, whilst not a horrible person, is a kid of about fourteen and, in a rare break from YA tradition, acts like it. Hogan uses the dynamic between them to teach readers about consent, which becomes plot relevant at the end. If somebody doesn't want you to save them, is it right to just walk away and let them suffer?
This is very much a mystery novel, with Lexi's past and future being revealed in fragments throughout. The pacing is brilliant. The plot hinges on daylight saving time. For anyone who doesn't live in a country with DST, it's basically just when we in Britain (and others, mainly across Europe and North America) put the clocks back on the last Sunday in October. Technically, this means that one hour happens twice. We turn back time.
I enjoyed this story. The concept was clever, and it asked a lot of difficult questions. At times though, I did get a little bored. Daylight Saving only has one character who goes through any real development, probably because it's a short, plot-driven novel. I like stories with big casts of interesting characters because they mix things up a bit. This story did not lose stars because of bad plotting, or terrible characterisation. It lost stars because the supporting cast were not strong enough.
It's narrated by Daniel, a slightly overweight teenage boy whose parents are getting divorced. His father takes him to leisure World (think Butlins, or Centreparks...I'm assuming, but I've never actually been to either of them) and, there, he meets Lexi, a mysterious swimmer whose watch ticks backwards. Unlike the relationships between most male and female characters in fiction, the relationship between Daniel and Lexi focuses very much on the dynamic between the genders. Lexi's mysterious past has left her distrusting of men, and Daniel, whilst not a horrible person, is a kid of about fourteen and, in a rare break from YA tradition, acts like it. Hogan uses the dynamic between them to teach readers about consent, which becomes plot relevant at the end. If somebody doesn't want you to save them, is it right to just walk away and let them suffer?
This is very much a mystery novel, with Lexi's past and future being revealed in fragments throughout. The pacing is brilliant. The plot hinges on daylight saving time. For anyone who doesn't live in a country with DST, it's basically just when we in Britain (and others, mainly across Europe and North America) put the clocks back on the last Sunday in October. Technically, this means that one hour happens twice. We turn back time.
I enjoyed this story. The concept was clever, and it asked a lot of difficult questions. At times though, I did get a little bored. Daylight Saving only has one character who goes through any real development, probably because it's a short, plot-driven novel. I like stories with big casts of interesting characters because they mix things up a bit. This story did not lose stars because of bad plotting, or terrible characterisation. It lost stars because the supporting cast were not strong enough.
July 20, 2012
Daniel's father dragged him to Leisure World for a little holiday--something to do after Daniel caught his mom cheating. The sports-averse Daniel would rather be nearly anywhere else, until he meets Lexi. Lexi is beautiful, and smart, and troubled: every day, her wounds get a little worse. She won't talk about it, until Daniel gets caught in the same loop: The only thing in Daniel's future is changing Lexi's past.
Creepy and atmospheric, though predictable. (Maybe if I were in the target demographic and didn't have ~30 years of Reading Creepy Stories under my belt I'd have felt differently.) I cared about the characters and wanted to see things work out for all of them--even the background characters, the neighbors and the father, are people and not just cutouts. It's creepy but not outright scary, with some gory descriptions of wounds, but nothing the average 14-year-old can't handle.
Creepy and atmospheric, though predictable. (Maybe if I were in the target demographic and didn't have ~30 years of Reading Creepy Stories under my belt I'd have felt differently.) I cared about the characters and wanted to see things work out for all of them--even the background characters, the neighbors and the father, are people and not just cutouts. It's creepy but not outright scary, with some gory descriptions of wounds, but nothing the average 14-year-old can't handle.
July 31, 2015
Amazing book!!
For starters it didn't try to offer some scientific explination for what was going on, so it didn't confuse or bore me. Also the writing was good, feelings were real, and the main character wasn't a paper cut, automatically fit person.
Now the one this I didn't like would be the fact that they pretty much started dating in three days. I'm a type of person who thinks dating and love can happen quick, but requires time. And the ending couldn't have been that way.
Overall it is a great book.
For starters it didn't try to offer some scientific explination for what was going on, so it didn't confuse or bore me. Also the writing was good, feelings were real, and the main character wasn't a paper cut, automatically fit person.
Now the one this I didn't like would be the fact that they pretty much started dating in three days. I'm a type of person who thinks dating and love can happen quick, but requires time. And the ending couldn't have been that way.
Overall it is a great book.
August 10, 2012
It's not often I sit down and read a book in one sitting, but I did with this one. The book was a short, easy to read but gripping. A very spooky ghost story, which might have seemed a bit predictable, did turn into an entertaining read. I'm looking forward to meeting the author next week.
June 24, 2012
So unusual. Review to come.
April 12, 2015
Wow. Really good, but not at all what I expected...
September 29, 2019
Can you save someone from something that has already happened?
From the beginning, he knew Leisure World would not be so relaxing. Daniel Lever spends a harrowing week at an English holiday sports complex, where he befriends the ghost of a young woman doomed to repeat the last brutal hours of her life. Throughout this book, Daniel and his father try their absolute best to avoid the reality of society and possibly enjoy each other's company. However, Daniel's father has his ex-wife stuck on his mind constantly, so his only worries are his tomato plant and the bar located in the Pancake House. Daniel takes this time to get to know Lexi, a girl he watched swim in the lake. As Lexi and Daniel become close, he notices that she has many stories behind her and he tries to add up the scenarios. "Why does her watch tick backwards? Why does she have cuts on her body? Why am I the only one who can see her?"
I thought the mysterious nature and fast-paced events in this book were very entertaining.There is also real family problems featured in this book which is so enlightening. I was able to easily connect with Daniel's personality traits and understand his mindset. Lexi was a highly intriguing character to follow because of the fact that very few people could see her. Her backstory was told through Daniel in the attempt to save not only her life, but his as well. I gave the book four stars because I feel like the romance between the two blossomed too soon. I would highly recommend this to someone who doesn't want to question the story-line or gets bored when a book fills up with unneeded events.
From the beginning, he knew Leisure World would not be so relaxing. Daniel Lever spends a harrowing week at an English holiday sports complex, where he befriends the ghost of a young woman doomed to repeat the last brutal hours of her life. Throughout this book, Daniel and his father try their absolute best to avoid the reality of society and possibly enjoy each other's company. However, Daniel's father has his ex-wife stuck on his mind constantly, so his only worries are his tomato plant and the bar located in the Pancake House. Daniel takes this time to get to know Lexi, a girl he watched swim in the lake. As Lexi and Daniel become close, he notices that she has many stories behind her and he tries to add up the scenarios. "Why does her watch tick backwards? Why does she have cuts on her body? Why am I the only one who can see her?"
I thought the mysterious nature and fast-paced events in this book were very entertaining.There is also real family problems featured in this book which is so enlightening. I was able to easily connect with Daniel's personality traits and understand his mindset. Lexi was a highly intriguing character to follow because of the fact that very few people could see her. Her backstory was told through Daniel in the attempt to save not only her life, but his as well. I gave the book four stars because I feel like the romance between the two blossomed too soon. I would highly recommend this to someone who doesn't want to question the story-line or gets bored when a book fills up with unneeded events.
November 18, 2016
A teen tries to find himself, while trying to save his family and a friend who needs saving from a mysterious figure. Daniel Lever’s life is falling apart. He got kicked out of school, his family is falling apart at the seams and to top that off his dad is turning into a alcoholic. Daniel is overweight teen, who is antisocial and doesn’t have many friends. For winter break Daniel is dragged to Leisure World for some “time away” with his alcoholic dad. On the first day on vacation the baggage man was driving them to their cabin when Daniel say a girl walking across the street. He immediately takes the wheel and crashes the golf cart. Daniel dad’s and the baggage man didn’t see a girl. Is Daniel ghosts or is it real? During his vacation in Leisure World Daniel meets Lexi. Lexi is a sly yet elegant girl. Every time Daniel meets with Lexi he get more curious about her. Lexi is a very mysterious girl with many secrets. But the biggest question is, why does Lexi keep getting more injured every time he meets with her? Daylight Savings is a dynamic thriller about saving a friend who might not be able to be saved and losing your first love, this book will keep you on your toes while pulling on your heartstrings until the very end.
December 2, 2025
Daylight Saving delivers a haunting, atmospheric ghost story with real emotional weight. The protagonist, a teenage boy named Daniel, is forced along on a vacation with his troubled father to a holiday sports complex, not his idea of fun, especially since he hates sports and feels out of place.
Once there, he meets a mysterious girl, Lexi, a ghost visible only to him, swimming in the lake. Her bruises deepen, her watch ticks backwards, and what begins as spooky intrigue evolves into a chilling attempt to break a cycle of tragedy.
What really resonates is how Hogan balances supernatural suspense with realistic, relatable emotional struggle. Daniel isn’t a perfect hero; he's insecure, dealing with family issues, and bullied. Yet through the chilling mystery, he grows braver, more compassionate, more willing to confront fear. Many readers appreciate this; they connect with his flaws and roots as “someone you might know.”
The ghost‑story elements are effective without being overly gruesome: Lexi is tragic and compelling, her story sad but powerful, and the book uses the horror subtly enough to unsettle, not to overwhelm.
Once there, he meets a mysterious girl, Lexi, a ghost visible only to him, swimming in the lake. Her bruises deepen, her watch ticks backwards, and what begins as spooky intrigue evolves into a chilling attempt to break a cycle of tragedy.
What really resonates is how Hogan balances supernatural suspense with realistic, relatable emotional struggle. Daniel isn’t a perfect hero; he's insecure, dealing with family issues, and bullied. Yet through the chilling mystery, he grows braver, more compassionate, more willing to confront fear. Many readers appreciate this; they connect with his flaws and roots as “someone you might know.”
The ghost‑story elements are effective without being overly gruesome: Lexi is tragic and compelling, her story sad but powerful, and the book uses the horror subtly enough to unsettle, not to overwhelm.
November 18, 2016
A story about a self angered teen boys summer on vacation, looking to reconnect his relationship with his depressed, drunk father, but meets a ghost-like girl.
Daniel Lever is a teenage boy who has gone through some tough times in his recent past. After his mom moved out, he struggled with anger and frustration towards himself and his father. When Daniel's mom left, it put his father in a depression, and led him to drink heavy amounts. Daniel’s dad (Rick) decides Daniel and him are going to go on a holiday vacation together to “reconnect”. While Daniel dreads this vacation, he meets a pretty mysteriously ghostly girl swimming in a lake while riding his bike. The first thing he notices about Lexi is that her watch ticks backwards. He figures out that she’s a ghost, and that she was murdered almost two years ago. On the two year mark of her brutal death, Daniel is faced with the decision to put himself at risk to end her loop, or let things go how they usually go.
A thought provoking story that will leave you guessing.
Daniel Lever is a teenage boy who has gone through some tough times in his recent past. After his mom moved out, he struggled with anger and frustration towards himself and his father. When Daniel's mom left, it put his father in a depression, and led him to drink heavy amounts. Daniel’s dad (Rick) decides Daniel and him are going to go on a holiday vacation together to “reconnect”. While Daniel dreads this vacation, he meets a pretty mysteriously ghostly girl swimming in a lake while riding his bike. The first thing he notices about Lexi is that her watch ticks backwards. He figures out that she’s a ghost, and that she was murdered almost two years ago. On the two year mark of her brutal death, Daniel is faced with the decision to put himself at risk to end her loop, or let things go how they usually go.
A thought provoking story that will leave you guessing.
March 19, 2023
Amazing book it pulled on my heartstrings and I can't tell what genre it is not even what it tells us
Yes its a ghost story but its also kinda a romance and I didn't find it very scary I found it really sad and I can't even explain the emotional rollercoaster-I keep on scrolling through the book over and over again I don't think that ill ever be able to get over this book
𝓣𝓲𝓶𝓮 𝓲𝓼 𝓪 𝓬𝓲𝓻𝓬𝓵𝓮.𝓨𝓮𝓼, 𝓲𝓽𝓼 𝓹𝓸𝔀𝓮𝓻𝓯𝓾𝓵.𝓨𝓮𝓼, 𝓲𝓽𝓼 𝓭𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓮𝓻𝓸𝓾𝓼, 𝓫𝓾𝓽 𝔀𝓱𝓮𝓷 𝓲𝓽 𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓮𝓼 𝓪𝓻𝓸𝓾𝓷𝓭 𝓪𝓰𝓪𝓲𝓷 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓬𝓪𝓷 𝓭𝓪𝓶𝓷 𝔀𝓮𝓵𝓵 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓮 𝓲𝓽.
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"𝔀𝓱𝓸 𝓪𝓻𝓮 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓽𝓪𝓴𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓽𝓸 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓹𝓸𝓸𝓵?" 𝓱𝓮 𝓼𝓪𝓲𝓭 𝓰𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰
"𝓶𝔂 𝓲𝓶𝓪𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓪𝓻𝔂 𝓯𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓭" 𝓲 𝓼𝓪𝓲𝓭
𝓱𝓮 𝓱𝓮𝓼𝓲𝓽𝓪𝓽𝓮𝓭 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓪 𝓶𝓸𝓶𝓮𝓷𝓽 𝓫𝓾𝓽 𝓭𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓭𝓮𝓭 𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓱𝓮 𝓱𝓪𝓭 𝓮𝓷𝓸𝓾𝓰𝓱 𝔀𝓮𝓲𝓻𝓭𝓷𝓮𝓼𝓼 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓸𝓷𝓮 𝓷𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽 "𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓽'𝓼 𝓬𝓸𝓸𝓵" 𝓱𝓮 𝓼𝓪𝓲𝓭
𝓵𝓮𝔁𝓲 𝓵𝓪𝓾𝓰𝓱𝓮𝓭 𝓵𝓸𝓾𝓭𝓵𝔂 𝓫𝓾𝓽 𝓰𝓸𝓭 𝓴𝓷𝓸𝔀𝓼 𝔀𝓱𝓸 𝓱𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓭
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𝕚 𝕣𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕓𝕠𝕠𝕜 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕒𝕘𝕖𝕤 𝟙𝟙 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝕚𝕤 𝕤𝕠𝕞𝕖 𝕝𝕒𝕟𝕘𝕦𝕒𝕘𝕖 𝕋𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕓𝕠𝕠𝕜 𝕨𝕒𝕤 𝕥𝕠𝕠 𝕒𝕞𝕒𝕫𝕚𝕟𝕘
Yes its a ghost story but its also kinda a romance and I didn't find it very scary I found it really sad and I can't even explain the emotional rollercoaster-I keep on scrolling through the book over and over again I don't think that ill ever be able to get over this book
𝓣𝓲𝓶𝓮 𝓲𝓼 𝓪 𝓬𝓲𝓻𝓬𝓵𝓮.𝓨𝓮𝓼, 𝓲𝓽𝓼 𝓹𝓸𝔀𝓮𝓻𝓯𝓾𝓵.𝓨𝓮𝓼, 𝓲𝓽𝓼 𝓭𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓮𝓻𝓸𝓾𝓼, 𝓫𝓾𝓽 𝔀𝓱𝓮𝓷 𝓲𝓽 𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓮𝓼 𝓪𝓻𝓸𝓾𝓷𝓭 𝓪𝓰𝓪𝓲𝓷 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓬𝓪𝓷 𝓭𝓪𝓶𝓷 𝔀𝓮𝓵𝓵 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓮 𝓲𝓽.
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"𝔀𝓱𝓸 𝓪𝓻𝓮 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓽𝓪𝓴𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓽𝓸 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓹𝓸𝓸𝓵?" 𝓱𝓮 𝓼𝓪𝓲𝓭 𝓰𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰
"𝓶𝔂 𝓲𝓶𝓪𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓪𝓻𝔂 𝓯𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓭" 𝓲 𝓼𝓪𝓲𝓭
𝓱𝓮 𝓱𝓮𝓼𝓲𝓽𝓪𝓽𝓮𝓭 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓪 𝓶𝓸𝓶𝓮𝓷𝓽 𝓫𝓾𝓽 𝓭𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓭𝓮𝓭 𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓱𝓮 𝓱𝓪𝓭 𝓮𝓷𝓸𝓾𝓰𝓱 𝔀𝓮𝓲𝓻𝓭𝓷𝓮𝓼𝓼 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓸𝓷𝓮 𝓷𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽 "𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓽'𝓼 𝓬𝓸𝓸𝓵" 𝓱𝓮 𝓼𝓪𝓲𝓭
𝓵𝓮𝔁𝓲 𝓵𝓪𝓾𝓰𝓱𝓮𝓭 𝓵𝓸𝓾𝓭𝓵𝔂 𝓫𝓾𝓽 𝓰𝓸𝓭 𝓴𝓷𝓸𝔀𝓼 𝔀𝓱𝓸 𝓱𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓭
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𝕚 𝕣𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕓𝕠𝕠𝕜 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕒𝕘𝕖𝕤 𝟙𝟙 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝕚𝕤 𝕤𝕠𝕞𝕖 𝕝𝕒𝕟𝕘𝕦𝕒𝕘𝕖 𝕋𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕓𝕠𝕠𝕜 𝕨𝕒𝕤 𝕥𝕠𝕠 𝕒𝕞𝕒𝕫𝕚𝕟𝕘
March 26, 2023
La noche que nunca acaba es un libro muy corto que no se siente en ningún momento apresurado. La mezcla de lo paranormal con lo cotidiano tiene un perfecto balance.
Daniel es un personaje que se siente como una persona, como un adolescente. Conocemos desde la primera página sus traumas y la inseguridad que estas le traen. En general los personajes que son presentados cumplen un rol relevante sin acaparar a los protagonistas.
Puedes imaginarte el misterio, pero como he dicho, no siempre lo predecible tiene que ser considerado malo.
Si te gustó Your name, este libro es para ti.
Es una historia perfecta para leer un sábado de forma relajada. Aunque puede dejarte una sensación agridulce al final, pero aún así vale completamente la pena.
Daniel es un personaje que se siente como una persona, como un adolescente. Conocemos desde la primera página sus traumas y la inseguridad que estas le traen. En general los personajes que son presentados cumplen un rol relevante sin acaparar a los protagonistas.
Puedes imaginarte el misterio, pero como he dicho, no siempre lo predecible tiene que ser considerado malo.
Si te gustó Your name, este libro es para ti.
Es una historia perfecta para leer un sábado de forma relajada. Aunque puede dejarte una sensación agridulce al final, pero aún así vale completamente la pena.
November 21, 2017
I listened to the audiobook of this book for #antibullyreads a readathon to raise awareness of bullying and money for charities against bullying.
Daniel, the protagonist, is an overweight teen whose parents have just split up, his dad is not doing too well and takes him to a resort based around exercise for a 'holiday'. There he meets Lexi, a girl that there is more to than meets the eye - why are her bruises worsening? Why are other people unable to see her?
This is a nice book, albeit a little trivializing of some of the issues it raises (although I do think the characters are pretty realistic). The ending is bittersweet, which works because of the circumstances in the book.
Daniel, the protagonist, is an overweight teen whose parents have just split up, his dad is not doing too well and takes him to a resort based around exercise for a 'holiday'. There he meets Lexi, a girl that there is more to than meets the eye - why are her bruises worsening? Why are other people unable to see her?
This is a nice book, albeit a little trivializing of some of the issues it raises (although I do think the characters are pretty realistic). The ending is bittersweet, which works because of the circumstances in the book.
June 7, 2020
This is a story happening in a week of summer with a boy named Daniel and a mysterious girl, Lexie. Daniel’s parents divorced and he was alone. When Daniel was struggling with his life, Lexie appeared. But Levine was not just a normal girl. Her watch was ticking opposite way, her hair is always wet, and she has a scar on her body. Daniel falls in love with Lexie. It is not just an normal love story. It also contains a mystery as they get closer. I recommend this book to people in upper elementary, middle school and high schoolers. I simply just enjoyed reading this book. I got deeper in to the story as I read.
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March 8, 2020For the most part, I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. It is a mystery, thriller, and paranormal romance all in one. I'm thrilled to see yet another male protagonist in this type of book. In a genre dominated by female protagonists, this book is a nice change of pace. While the paranormal aspect was a large part of the narrative, it was not the driving theme of the story. The concept of coping with a broken family is the real focus, which makes the story more accessible, or realistic, than most paranormal thrillers/romances.
January 15, 2019
Such a fascinating, heartwarming book. One that I've read before, and will certainly read again!
I love the fact that Daniel and Lexi are so real. Daniel has body confidence issues, and believable hopes, and genuine reactions. Lexi's emotions are understandable and she has a lot of wise things to say. This book shows a fantastic perspective of a teenage boy dealing with the divorce of his parents and a strange occurrence in his life, and just trying to cope with it all. I'm happy I've finished it (for a second time), but I'm sad it has ended.
I love the fact that Daniel and Lexi are so real. Daniel has body confidence issues, and believable hopes, and genuine reactions. Lexi's emotions are understandable and she has a lot of wise things to say. This book shows a fantastic perspective of a teenage boy dealing with the divorce of his parents and a strange occurrence in his life, and just trying to cope with it all. I'm happy I've finished it (for a second time), but I'm sad it has ended.
October 7, 2020
It was okay, I guess.
I was slightly disappointed because I was hoping for more mystery and a huge plot twist.
I liked the idea of "an hour that belongs to nowhere". And the bitter sweet ending too.
I was slightly disappointed because I was hoping for more mystery and a huge plot twist.
I liked the idea of "an hour that belongs to nowhere". And the bitter sweet ending too.
August 1, 2024
Mooie kaft die verwijst naar Lexie.
De titel en de oorspronkelijke titel hebben geen link.
Het is een jeugdboek (AD) maar geen thriller zoals de info van de bib.
De eerste roman voor de jeugd van deze schrijver.
Wel spannend wand met dergelijke verhalen, magie, kan men alles verwachten.
De titel en de oorspronkelijke titel hebben geen link.
Het is een jeugdboek (AD) maar geen thriller zoals de info van de bib.
De eerste roman voor de jeugd van deze schrijver.
Wel spannend wand met dergelijke verhalen, magie, kan men alles verwachten.
July 2, 2018
Finished this in 3 days. Very addictive and a page turner.
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