Stranger Things: Rebel Robin

This was a fantastic book; it had a great plot and really explained Robin's background and experience. I loved seeing her character development and the way she found herself, and how she finally admitted she liked girls. This was a great experience and an amazing LGBTQ+ representation. ~ Alice

My 6thgrader and have been watching Stranger Things for the first time and she loved it!

Good read

Very interesting It's an easy read

I feel like my life has been one big error… Like most of the world, I fell in love with with Netflix’s Stranger Things. Unlike most of the world, I was three years late and didn’t pick it up until after the third season had already aired. And even then, I only picked it up because a friend told me just how disappointed she was in me because I was denying myself the experience of a really good show based in the 80’s with a lesbian character recently stepping into the role of a key character. Okay. That sold me. I don’t know about anyone else, but I fell in love with Robin Buckley. It’s not often that I relate so much to a character, but Robin Buckley pulls at my heart strings in every way possible. Which is why I went so far as to pre-order Rebel Robin the moment it was announced. Now, I’m really critical of books that are based on television shows or movies. They typically feel like a cash grab and aren’t anything more than a retelling of what you’ve seen on the screen. I was fully expecting to have a small backstory for a few pages and then have a retelling of Season 3 of Stranger Things from Robin’s point of view. Man was I pleasantly surprised. Rebel Robin follows Robin Buckley through a period of self discovery the begins at the start of her Sophomore year. She starts noticing that her friends are pairing off, that dating is really the hot topic of everyone around her. It’s not that she’s not interested in it, she just hasn’t found an interest in anyone. Instead, Robin’s convinced that she’s just interested in her studies… And befriending Tammy Thompson. Over the course of the book, Robin begins to come to terms with herself, her sexuality, and the fact that friends grow apart naturally. A story of things that go bump in the night, the desire to runaway, and the need to find self-acceptance, I would recommend this to anyone who’s a fan of Stranger Things or is in need of knowing they aren’t alone in feeling like an outcast. I really enjoyed this book. It hooked me from the first sentence and kept me reading until there was nothing left. It’s addicting and well written but it has a limited audience. It’s written for fans of the show, with easter eggs sprinkled in for fans to geek out over. If you’re not a fan? You may not enjoy this book to its best potential. And that’s okay! My biggest gripe is that the entirety of the last chapter/epilogue was very much fan service. Even though it’s well written, it feels out of place with the rest of the narrative. Other than that? This stands out as one of the best book adaptations of a show I’ve ever read.

My granddaughter loved these bookd

It was great to hear her story told more in depth

I loved hearing about Robin's back story. The narrator of this story is excellent as Robin. I could picture everything unfolding in my mind. I wish that Stranger Things would do some stand alone episodes even though the series has ended. This book is one of my favorites that I will have to revisit from time to time. If you love Robin and Stranger Things, you will love this book and audiobook.

Perfeito! Chegou bem cedo, antes do prazo 🩷🥺

I love Robin so much! This is so well written and helps understand Robin in a deeper level. I legit feel like we're best friends now.

Da grande fan di Stranger Things, ero curiosa di scoprire come la personalità ironica e brillante di Robin sarebbe stata resa in un romanzo, e devo dire che Rebel Robin ha superato ogni aspettativa. Ambientato prima degli eventi della terza stagione, il libro ci porta nella vita quotidiana di Robin a Hawkins, quando è ancora una studentessa del liceo, molto prima di Scoops Ahoy e dell’Upside Down. Quello che ho apprezzato di più è il modo in cui la storia racconta la sua ricerca di identità e accettazione, con una sensibilità che raramente si trova in un romanzo legato a una serie TV. La scrittura è vivace e autentica: sembra davvero di sentire la sua voce; il sarcasmo, l’umorismo un po’ impacciato, ma anche la vulnerabilità che la rende così umana. Ho trovato particolarmente toccante il modo in cui vengono trattati i temi legati alla diversità e alla scoperta di sé, senza forzature né cliché. Non aspettatevi mostri o battaglie nell’oscurità: Rebel Robin è un romanzo più intimo, che parla di emozioni, amicizie e crescita personale. Una scelta che, personalmente, ho trovato bellissima e coraggiosa. In sintesi: Personaggi scritti con profondità e sincerità Ideale per chi vuole conoscere meglio Robin e la sua storia Uno stile scorrevole e intelligente, perfetto da leggere in lingua originale Consiglio la versione in inglese: il tono e l’ironia di Robin si percepiscono molto meglio nella lingua in cui è stato scritto.

Was looking everywhere for this book and found it finally, the book sleeve is a nice touch not glossy

Perfecto