Jul 20, 2015 remix book cover remix is non pratts second novel, her first being the brilliant debut trouble. It was more like 2% music and 98% sex, arguments and getting drunk. The new refreshing novel explores a shift of narrations through best friends kaz and ruby, giving a better input into lives and more of an emotional impact. After reading non pratts fantastic debut novel trouble last year, i was absolutely itching to get my hands on her latest book remix, a story based around two best friends attending a music festival. Jul 17, 2015 i think my biggest problem with remix was how unoriginal it was. Me and my best friend lora, to whom remix is dedicated, shared a tent amidst a camp of boys from our village, one of whom was my ex. Remix by non pratt book cover, description, publication history. The way non pratt deals with teenage issues and how it feels to grow up is perfect and i hoped remix reflected that.
It takes you through a spectrum of feelings as it is. Kaz was dumped by tom, her boyfriend of nine months who she has loved for years, and ruby is still trying to cope after discovering that stu cheated on her. About me after working several years as an editor in childrens publishing, i became a fulltime author when my debut young adult novel was published in 2014. I try to find something to enjoy in most books but i am sorry to say i liked nothing about remix, and this is coming from someone who enjoyed non pratt s trouble very much. Ive mentioned before how frustrating it is when youre unable to distinguish between characters when reading novels with multiple perspectives. I was really looking forward to reading more from non and a book set at a music festival sounded awesome. Non pratts debut novel trouble has been a huge success, shortlisted for the inaugural ya book prize. I could look past some of the things that were uncomfortable to read. Author non pratt includes hilariously onpoint details about the grunginess of field camping, from trashed portolets to strangers making out in your tent at odd hours. Kaz and ruby are best friends who head off to remix music festival where their friendship is tested by shifting alliances, breakups and boy troubles.
So, lets begin a list of things i love about this book, shall we. T rouble by non pratt was definitely one of my top reads of 2014, and i knew that remix would easily be one of my favourite reads of 2015. Non pratt is back with her second novel, remix and she has not disappointed. Well done sisterspooky sisterspooky remix was a smart, emotionally charged drama fest full of intense emotions and makes the perfect summer book with its focus on endings and new beginnings. Remix is one of those wonderful books that is at once an absolute joy to read but also full of heart. Remix by non pratt oh dear, this is my first non pratt book, i know, im late to the party. If i hadnt already wanted to read remix after reading non pratts debut, trouble, that back cover would change my mind. Even though this is a five star book, i did have a few problems with remix, but loved it so unconditionally like a baby. Remix has amazing cover artin particular, the way the back cover copy is arranged is a thing of beauty. Georgia walters non pratts debut novel, trouble, was undoubtedly one of the best ukya novels of 2014.
Remix by non pratt 9781406371444paperback lovereading. I think my biggest problem with remix was how unoriginal it was. It follows best friends ruby and kaz and their weekend away at remix, a music festival which. I found non pratts debut, trouble, so refreshingly honest that i couldnt wait to pick up remix. Remix book cover remix is non pratts second novel, her first being the brilliant debut trouble.
As expected from a novel by non pratt, remix gives us two witty and relatable female characters. From the author of trouble comes a new novel about boys, bands and best mates. May 23, 2019 remix by non pratt oh dear, this is my first non pratt book, i know, im late to the party. May 03, 2015 non pratts debut novel trouble has been a huge success, shortlisted for the inaugural ya book prize. Buy the paperback book remix by non pratt at indigo. Her debut novel trouble shortlisted for the ya book prize and the branford boase award, with rights sold to the usa, germany and brazil. Trouble received critical acclaim, shortlisting for the ya book prize, the branford boase award and longlisting for the carnegie medal. Non pratt website, twitter non pratt started her career working on nonfiction activity books at usborne, before becoming an editor at catnip publishing. A funny touching story about friendship from the guardians writer to watch non pratt, author of trouble one of the most talked about debuts of the year. Theres a whole load of moments that will make you laugh out loud, or make your heart feel a little schmoopybut for all of that theres also a lot of real emotion and soul to it. Running into stu distracts ruby from her tough choice. Jun 04, 2015 remix is one of those wonderful books that is at once an absolute joy to read but also full of heart. Danielle shepherd this book will explore festivals, music, boys, but most importantly friendship. Her second book, remix, is a novel about boys, bands and best mates.
A portion of your purchase of this book will be donated to nonprofit. Non pratt started her career working on nonfiction activity books at usborne, before becoming an editor at catnip publishing. Its always difficult to follow up a critically acclaimed, pretty much universally loved first novel, but non pratt has risen to the challenge with her second book, remix. Best friends kaz and ruby should be in for the weekend of their lives theyre off to the remix music. Aug 21, 2015 even though this is a five star book, i did have a few problems with remix, but loved it so unconditionally like a baby. Kaz is still reeling from being dumped by the love of her life ruby is bored of hearing about it. Remix non pratt walker books, june 2015 ya contemporary best friends kaz and ruby are off to remix music festival for the weekend. Remix ebook by non pratt 9781442497771 rakuten kobo. Jun 03, 2015 from the author of trouble comes a new novel about boys, bands and best mates.
Music lovers will adore the little nods and accuracy of remix when it comes to loving bands so much that it hurts. Remix celebrates female friendships while being brutally honest about how they can fall apart. T his realistic and refreshing book explores kaz and rubys three day festival to give a whirlwind adventure that could beat dora. Non pratt is the author of the acclaimed trouble and remix. I try to find something to enjoy in most books but i am sorry to say i liked nothing about remix, and this is coming from someone who enjoyed non pratts trouble very much. Two girls test the strength of their friendshipand their heartsover the course of a summer weekend in this fun, fast. I disliked both kaz and ruby and their friends, and the frantic switching between charcater points of views really irritated me. Trouble by non pratt was definitely one of my top reads of 2014, and i knew that remix would easily be one of my favourite reads of 2015. Jun 09, 2017 remix by non pratt it is the summer after gcses and both kaz and ruby are suffering from broken hearts.
Its easy to read in a day and will give that pleased with life feeling after reading. Me and my best friend lora, to whom remix is dedicated, shared a tent amidst a camp of. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. From the author of trouble comes a new novel about boys, bands and best mate. Becky remix by non pratt is a smart, emotionally charged novel about friendship, forgiveness and the power of music. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Remix by non pratt, 9781406371444, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Nov 29, 2015 t rouble by non pratt was definitely one of my top reads of 2014, and i knew that remix would easily be one of my favourite reads of 2015. The book sees two teenage best friends, ruby and kaz, going to a music festival with rubys brother, lee, and friends. Kaz and ruby are heading off to remix, a threeday music festival that is sure to be populated by cool bands including the hot, hot, hot adam wexler of goldentone, friends.
Non pratt author non pratt is the author of the acclaimed trouble and remix. A funny touching story about friendship by the critically acclaimed non pratt, author of. Biracial kaz knew tom would be at remix, but his new girlfriend, lauren, is a surprise. From the acclaimed author of trouble comes a novel about boys, bands and best mates.
Remix by non pratt it is the summer after gcses and both kaz and ruby are suffering from broken hearts. Remix book by non pratt official publisher page simon. Kaz is still reeling from being dumped by the love of her life. Kaz is the more quiet of the two, while ruby is mouthy and bold. Non pratt included every music festival concert cliche, and if i am honest the music festival was hardly even in the book. Remix is dual narrated by best friends kaz and ruby whilst they let their hair down at remix, an epic music festival full of good music and best friends. After graduating from trinity college cambridge, she became a book editor at usborne, working on the bestselling sticker dolly dressing and things to make and do series.
Read remix by non pratt available from rakuten kobo. I love that remix is, at its core, about the best friendship between two girls. Non pratt started her career working on non fiction activity books at usborne, before becoming an editor at catnip publishing. A smart and funny emotionally charged book about friendship, forgiveness and the power of music. Felicitys, in order to continue on a universitybound track with kaz, or leave school and find a new path. A funny touching story about friendship by the critically acclaimed non pratt, author of trouble. This realistic and refreshing book explores kaz and rubys three day festival to give a whirlwind adventure that could beat dora.
She lives in london with her husband and smallish child and writes full time. May 28, 2015 its always difficult to follow up a critically acclaimed, pretty much universally loved first novel, but non pratt has risen to the challenge with her second book, remix. Like trouble, remix has a split narrative, but this time its between two female best friends, kaz and ruby. Giant days by pratt, non and a great selection of related books.