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Justine Duval #3
Love in Cyberia
Justine has come across the classic beach bum before, but Los brings a whole new meaning to the term. He is different from anyone else she has ever met, and when her hormones slip into overdrive, she doesn't really care that the surf in question is the Internet and not the ocean, formerly the preserve of geeks and nerds in anoraks. As she plots to track down her man she finds herself uploaded to 1967, following her time-travelling hero into cyberspace. But when she comes face to face with her mother as a swinging-sixties teenager Justine starts to understand that there are some things in life that never change.
There is a sharp and often cruel wit in Chloe Rayban's writing that takes Love in Cyberia, a novel that could so easily have been just another teenager-in-love story, to a new dimension, making for a smart, funny, pacey and thoroughly modern novel. -- Susan Harrison
192 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1996
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April 3, 2020
This book’s just funny. It’s a mixture between Back to the future (with the primary character a female) and usual books with a 16-year-old girl as primary character. Throughout the whole book the author really plays with language, I really liked that, even if it has been done that much that it’s somewhat over the top. But at the least Chloë Rayban managed to have gotten me wondering about the specific contents of the other two Justine’s novels. If I know myself well, I think I’m gonna try to find these and read them ;-) If only I can, since they have been written almost 20 years ago, this one being from 2001.
June 22, 2021
The one word that perfectly describes this book is quirky. The phrases and words used in it are quite funny. I feel like the writer could have written a different ending because I thought it was a little too rushed. Otherwise, I would recommend it to people how want a relatable interesing YA read. :)
February 11, 2020
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April 28, 2018
Excerpt from my review - originally published at Offbeat YA.
Series review.
Pros: Fun, high-spirited books with a deliciously flawed lead. Also, clean novels, if that's what you're looking for.
Cons: Light read. Not very original ideas, though well executed and with some surprises awaiting the reader.
Will appeal to: Those who are looking for a relaxed, humorous read.
Sort-of-disclaimer: I read the Italian translation of this book, so I can't really judge the writing style. Also, I don't know if any parts of this novel have been cut off in my version.
First off, this post marks my first time reviewing a whole series instead of its separate installments. I chose this format because I realized that my reviews were probably going to sound much alike, inasmuch as these books share the same main features, and I'm not fond of repeating myself. Of course, since I'm a considerate human being, I didn't feel like boring my readers either ;).
On a formal level, this is not your typical series:
- Evidence 1. The first book was probably meant to stand alone, since its first sequel is dated three whole years later. Justine has roughly grown older in sync with that, for she was 14 in the first book and is 16 in the second...Nevertheless, a couple of years later - when another installment comes out - she is still 16. And in the last one - dated 2000 - only a year has passed from the events in book 3, so she is supposed to be 17, though it's stated in the book itself that she was born in 1981 (which would have made her 10 when the first installment came out, and 19 as of now). So, you could safely say that there isn't any attempt at a serious time and event consequence.
- Evidence 2. While the first two installments are loosely related (Justine mentions a particular event from book 1 in book 2) and the other two are closely linked, there doesn't seem to be any specific trait d'union between the two couples of books. Also, Justine never addresses her past unusual experiences in any of the sequels (except for her first encounter with Los, of course). On one hand, the pattern of her adventures resembles that of a cartoon character who has uncountable experiences unrelated to one another, as if she was living a bunch of different lives, every one of them standing on its own. On the other hand, Justine is not bidimensional, and she does grow up a bit from book 1 to book 4, even though she mainly remains her old, deliciously flawed self. Also, her friends and family are a constant through all the four installments, and their features are always recognisable. [...]
Whole review here.
Series review.
Pros: Fun, high-spirited books with a deliciously flawed lead. Also, clean novels, if that's what you're looking for.
Cons: Light read. Not very original ideas, though well executed and with some surprises awaiting the reader.
Will appeal to: Those who are looking for a relaxed, humorous read.
Sort-of-disclaimer: I read the Italian translation of this book, so I can't really judge the writing style. Also, I don't know if any parts of this novel have been cut off in my version.
First off, this post marks my first time reviewing a whole series instead of its separate installments. I chose this format because I realized that my reviews were probably going to sound much alike, inasmuch as these books share the same main features, and I'm not fond of repeating myself. Of course, since I'm a considerate human being, I didn't feel like boring my readers either ;).
On a formal level, this is not your typical series:
- Evidence 1. The first book was probably meant to stand alone, since its first sequel is dated three whole years later. Justine has roughly grown older in sync with that, for she was 14 in the first book and is 16 in the second...Nevertheless, a couple of years later - when another installment comes out - she is still 16. And in the last one - dated 2000 - only a year has passed from the events in book 3, so she is supposed to be 17, though it's stated in the book itself that she was born in 1981 (which would have made her 10 when the first installment came out, and 19 as of now). So, you could safely say that there isn't any attempt at a serious time and event consequence.
- Evidence 2. While the first two installments are loosely related (Justine mentions a particular event from book 1 in book 2) and the other two are closely linked, there doesn't seem to be any specific trait d'union between the two couples of books. Also, Justine never addresses her past unusual experiences in any of the sequels (except for her first encounter with Los, of course). On one hand, the pattern of her adventures resembles that of a cartoon character who has uncountable experiences unrelated to one another, as if she was living a bunch of different lives, every one of them standing on its own. On the other hand, Justine is not bidimensional, and she does grow up a bit from book 1 to book 4, even though she mainly remains her old, deliciously flawed self. Also, her friends and family are a constant through all the four installments, and their features are always recognisable. [...]
Whole review here.
February 16, 2016
Two years after reading this book, I think I have to give it due credit.
It was enjoyable. But did I get anything out of it?
The answer would be a good solid no.
This is purely a work of fiction. It contains no life-changing messages and no spine tingling purpose whatsoever. Just a boy and a girl and a whole lot of time travelling.
It seemed a little offbeat because of the time period, but it was smart and occasionally surprising. My twelve year old self fell in love with the ending. So yes, while it had no 'life-changing-ness' in it, it was humorous, sweet and had the ability to make my heart melt. So bravo, Love in Cyberia, I have put in my two cents and given you everything you've deserved. All debts are cleared.
It was enjoyable. But did I get anything out of it?
The answer would be a good solid no.
This is purely a work of fiction. It contains no life-changing messages and no spine tingling purpose whatsoever. Just a boy and a girl and a whole lot of time travelling.
It seemed a little offbeat because of the time period, but it was smart and occasionally surprising. My twelve year old self fell in love with the ending. So yes, while it had no 'life-changing-ness' in it, it was humorous, sweet and had the ability to make my heart melt. So bravo, Love in Cyberia, I have put in my two cents and given you everything you've deserved. All debts are cleared.
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