Title: The Name of the Star
Author: Maureen Johnson
Pages: 272 pages.
Summing it up: The day Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London marks a memorable occasion. For Rory, it's the start of a new life at a London boarding school. But for many, this will be remembered as the day a series of brutal murders broke out across the city, gruesome crimes mimicking the horrific Jack the Ripper in the autumn of 1888.
Soon "Rippermania" takes hold of modern-day London, and the police are left with few leads and no witnesses. Except one. Rory spotted the man police now believe to be the prime suspect. But she is the only one who saw him. Even her roommate, who was with her at the time, didn't notice the mysterious man. So why can only Rory see him? And more urgently, why has Rory become his next target? In this edge-of-your-seat thriller, full of suspense, humor, and romance, Rory will learn the truth about the secret ghost police of London and discover her own shocking abilities.
Author: Maureen Johnson
Pages: 272 pages.
Summing it up: The day Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London marks a memorable occasion. For Rory, it's the start of a new life at a London boarding school. But for many, this will be remembered as the day a series of brutal murders broke out across the city, gruesome crimes mimicking the horrific Jack the Ripper in the autumn of 1888.
Soon "Rippermania" takes hold of modern-day London, and the police are left with few leads and no witnesses. Except one. Rory spotted the man police now believe to be the prime suspect. But she is the only one who saw him. Even her roommate, who was with her at the time, didn't notice the mysterious man. So why can only Rory see him? And more urgently, why has Rory become his next target? In this edge-of-your-seat thriller, full of suspense, humor, and romance, Rory will learn the truth about the secret ghost police of London and discover her own shocking abilities.
Reason I Decided to Read it: It’s about Jack the Ripper, who I have a huge interest in. You could say I fan-girl him in a weird kind of way.
The Good: I love all things Jack the Ripper. So when I heard about this book, I couldn’t contain myself, I ran out a bought it. From the description I know what you’re thinking: ‘Another book about an American in London?’ I was a bit iffy on this too, but really her Americaness doesn’t have a huge role to play.
The Good: I love all things Jack the Ripper. So when I heard about this book, I couldn’t contain myself, I ran out a bought it. From the description I know what you’re thinking: ‘Another book about an American in London?’ I was a bit iffy on this too, but really her Americaness doesn’t have a huge role to play.
This
book is really informative about the Jack the Ripper murders, so even
if you have no clue who the man was or what he did, you won’t be
confused while reading this. The characters are realistic and so is the
school (or so I guess, I’ve never been to boarding school, only public).
There are some parts that hit you and you’re thinking ‘seriously?’ but
it will play out nicely, don’t worry.
The Bad: Like I said, there are some parts that you’re like ‘WTH?’, but they don’t make appearances often.
The Over-All: This is a great book to read. If you love learn about JR, or just need something to do, pick up this book and give it a whirl.
Other: There is some, though not a lot, of violence and a few kisses.
Rated: 5/5.
The Bad: Like I said, there are some parts that you’re like ‘WTH?’, but they don’t make appearances often.
The Over-All: This is a great book to read. If you love learn about JR, or just need something to do, pick up this book and give it a whirl.
Other: There is some, though not a lot, of violence and a few kisses.
Rated: 5/5.
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