The Unfinished Life of Addison Stone: Library Edition

from Cherylk

I have not read many docu-novels. In fact, I could count how many on one hand. I have to say that after reading this one that there should be more docu-novels. This book is my first introduction to author, Adele Griffin. Wow, Mrs. Griffin can write. For a spilt moment I actually believed that thi...

from howifeelaboutbooks

Very intriguing fake biography about a teenage artist who was taking New York by storm. Her personal life got in the way and tripped her up, and she died all alone, falling from a bridge. Or was it suicide? Addison Stone had a history of mental instability, and had tried to kill herself before. S...

from thebumblegirl

This is the most unique and creative book that I have ever encountered. With the help of model pictures and donated pieces of art, Adele Griffin has been able to create the most realistic fictional-documented story I have ever read. It always amazes me when I read a book where the main character'...

from SharonLong

Interesting use of multi-media throughout the story. The character of Addison Stone felt real - like the latest It-girls Alexa Chung, Olivia Palmero, or Blake Lively known for image more than talent. But Addison had substance too. Griffin sure lucked out in finding her beautiful muse (the daughte...

from lilibrarian

Addison Stone is 18 and an artist. When she leaves for New York City, she leaves her small town life behind, but takes her problems with her as she becomes an "It" girl in New York City. This book is written as a series of interviews trying to unravel the events that led up to Addison's mysteriou...