The University Student
Melina’s Diary
by Nadia Maran
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Pub Date 28 Oct 2020 | Archive Date 23 Feb 2021
Troubador Publishing Ltd. | Matador
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Description
Not like Miranda, the beautiful and lively girl she meets in the same residence hall, or Liz, her next-door neighbour who is wild and outspoken. Nor too like Sean. For Melina, there is nobody like Sean, whom she notices in the first few days of term. And although Sean and Miranda get together, Melina’s romantic heart yearns for him to notice her, even when Miranda warns her his light surface hides dark depths. As those closest to her play out their own dramas, except for Kevin, a new friend, who remains steadfast through it all, Melina is consumed with finding out Sean’s secret. But will it ruin everything?
A Note From the Publisher
Nadia Maran has worked in higher education for more than thirty years. She has taught and authored several academic books and papers in English and her native language (Greek). This is her debut.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781838598280 |
| PRICE | US$4.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 200 |
Featured Reviews
Reviewer 634693
I liked how the story is being told through Melina's journal entries. I am so used to reading the play by play of direct events, so for once to have the events being told through one's personal journal entries was quite intriguing. Definitely made the book unique from other romances I have read. Also, being a university student too, I was able to relate to many of the characters when it came to the struggles with school, identity, and fitting in. I felt like I was able to connect with the characters on a deeper level, since I am of a similar age dealing with similar things. Also, I was always rooting for Kevin right from the start, so I was really happy that Melina finally came to her senses about who is really going to be there for her, and got out of the infatuated relationship she was in. A wonderful read!
Crystal L, Reviewer
Feeling like you don't fit in at University is a fairly normal thing, but feeling like you don't want to fit in might be even worse. Following Melina through her dairy entries, we discover a girl who is yearning for something more, something else, family, a life, a connection somewhere else. I thought the story was really interesting but I had a hard time connecting to university student Melina. She often felt pretentious, too old for her words, and frankly unlikable. This could be because we're only seeing the story from Melina's eyes and how she sees herself. It also felt like this was a novel from translation that could do with a little more warming up. Overall I thought it was an interesting way to tell this coming of age story and would definitely read more from Maran.
3/5 Stars
Thank you to NetGalley and Troubador Publishing Ltd., Matador for providing me with an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
