One of the things I wasn’t keen on was that the book jumped into the action too quickly. I liked how the book wasn’t just about the characters trying to cope without their mobiles for six weeks they all had back stories, so we heard about their lives with and without smartphones. I know a lot of people who always have their smartphones out and they are all addicted in my opinion. I liked the book The Disconnect because it really links to real life. I definitely recommend this book to people my age or teenagers. I thought the characters were very convincing, so if something was to happen to them the reader would be concerned. In addition, I found I could really get into the novel because of the time period, locations and characters. I also enjoyed reading it because it left me with lots of questions I wanted answers to, so I would definitely love a sequel to be published. I thought that the book was unexpected, because at the end there was a big twist. Overall, I loved reading The Disconnect and I will definitely recommend it to some friends. The way it was written made me want to try giving up my phone as it seems like a great way to be more in touch with the real world. I would recommend The Disconnect to people aged around 12 to 15. The characters were said in the book to be 16 but I personally saw the characters as 13 or 14, but that does not affect the plot or the quality of the book. Keren David did a very good job creating a backstory for Esther, which meant I became very attached to her. I was very surprised at how intense and interesting such a seemingly straightforward plotline could be. She created a very captivating journey for Esther, giving more depth to the book rather than it being a simple hardship - giving up her phone - and then receiving an easy reward.
The novel is about a girl, Esther, who was given the opportunity to give up her phone for six weeks for a reward of £1,000 but faced multiple difficulties along the journey.ĭespite the book being fairly short, Keren David managed to fit in an incredibly suspenseful plotline without it seeming rushed or incomplete.
Gill Ward is senior librarian at Fortismere School, in North London Pupil reviews ‘It made me want to try giving up my phone’ This book will make students think about not checking their phones every couple of minutes - the anxiety caused by FOMO is a real thing. However, the possible mental health issues, peer pressure and bullying that arise from the addictive nature of social media are also cleverly explored. They, for example, mean that Esther can communicate with her father and sister in America quickly and easily. What I loved about the story is that the instant gratification of smartphones was not automatically derided. The Disconnect is perfect for students who prefer a shorter, more accessible read, and Keren David has written a book that will appeal to older students.
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