Kerstin Gir Zilber: Readers' Comments

In 2016, the final film from the Timeless series about the adventures of a young traveler in time, Gwendolyn Shepherd, appeared on the screens. While viewers enjoy the new spectacle, and readers compare the film version to the book original, teenagers around the world are happy to read a new trilogy from the same novelist Kersten Gere. "Silber. Diaries of Dreams "- this is the name of a new series of books from the creator of" Timeless ". Is the new trilogy Gir so exciting, like the previous edition?

Kerstin Gere is a German writer who loves Britain

First of all, it is worth remembering the creator of the trilogy - Kerstin Gere. Despite the fact that many of her works take place in London, the writer herself, as well as the nurse Lottie of the "Zilber", - one hundred percent German. She was born in the city of Bergisch Gladbach in 1966. After school, Kerstin went to college, where she studied British and German literature, and later - the psychology of communication and business.

After graduating from college, Gere did not manage to stay for a long time in any position. Trying to earn a living, she decided to try to write a female romance. Good in the literature Kerstin understood wonderfully. In 1996, her first essay Ein Single kommt selten allein was published under the pseudonym Julie Brand. The debut work was well received by readers, so in the following years the writer wrote six more novels. They entered the series "Matilda, Caroline and Francesca." In parallel, Kirstin Gere wrote books on other topics. In addition to her own name and pseudonym Julie Brand, the novelist often used one more - Sophie Berard.

Becoming recognized in Germany as a writer of novels for a female audience, Gir tried to change the profile and write a fantastic work for teenagers. So, in 2009 appeared the first novel about the time traveler Gvendolin Shepherd. After his grandiose success, which brought Gere worldwide fame, the novelist wrote two more works from this series. "Timeles" has become a favorite book for many teenagers all over the world, including in the CIS. And in the period from 2013 to 2016. All three parts were screened. While the audience was worried about the sweet couple of Gwendolyn and Gideon, she worked on a new fantastic book for teens, Kerstin Gere. "Silber. The first diary of dreams "- this is the title had this novel, which immediately won the love of young readers. Unbelievable, but with this work, her creator was able to repeat the success of "Timeless".

The trilogy "Silber. The Diaries of Dreams »

In 2013, the book Kerstin Gir - "Zilber. The first diary of dreams. " The fans of her creativity hopefully read this piece. And they were not disappointed. They were waiting for a new heroine - Olivia Zilber. Over the course of three years, one book from this series was published annually. Thanks to the worldwide glory of Kerstin, her new offspring almost immediately began to translate into other languages. So, the Russian-language edition of the book only a few months behind the original, which could not but please fans.

The main characters of the trilogy

In all three books of the series the story is conducted on behalf of Olivia (Liv) Zilber.

At the beginning of the story, she is 15 years old. This is a beautiful blonde teenage girl, who because of poor vision has to constantly wear glasses or lenses, which does not prevent her from perfectly mastering kung fu. She adores detective stories, in particular, stories about Sherlock Holmes. However, her character changes when she falls in love. The beloved of the main character becomes a high school student Henry Harper.

He almost immediately absorbed Liv by sympathy. Because of problems in his family, Henry often is very secretive, which causes some turmoil in their relationship with Olivia. Because of the episode with Swiss cheese, at the first meeting of young people, Henry calls Liv a "cheese girl". There is one more character in the book. This Grayson Spencer is a high school student, Olivia's half brother.

Smart, noble and handsome. He is a good athlete and excellent student. This guy is constantly coming to the aid of the newly-made sister. By the way, she has one more native blood. This Mia Zilber is Olivia's younger sister. At the beginning of the trilogy - she is 13 years old. She is also nice and very smart. The real attention is paid to this character in the third book. Among the other main characters stands out Arthur Hamilton - one of the four high school students. He is handsome, clever and cunning.

The guy feels himself a leader in the company, not suspecting that his girlfriend, Anabel Scott, is adroitly manipulating him. Later the situation changes. Jasper Grant is the fourth handsome of the company. Despite his stunning appearance, he is not far off. It should be mentioned and about Lady Tainu - a leading school blog gossip. Up to the end of the story, the writer does not disclose her personality. Because of its caustic articles, heroes often have trouble. Another character - the mother of Olivia Ann, a teacher of literature. Because of the work she travels a lot with her daughters. He loves them unselfishly, but does not deal with them at all. All care for Liv and Mia lies on the shoulders of German-born Lotti.

Kerstin Gere: "Silber. The first diary of dreams "- content

Olivia and her sister Mia come to London and fall into one of the most prestigious schools - the "Jabbs Academy". Here Liv meets the four guys who are the "kings" of the school. One of them, Grayson, turns out to be the son of the boy's mother's boyfriend (they soon live together). One day the guy gives her his sweater, which Liv loved so much that she went to sleep in it. From this time she begins to see amazing dreams, in which all four handsome men from the school participate.

Soon it turns out that on the last Halloween these guys together with his girlfriend Anabel held a magical ritual, designed to release the ancient demon. After that, they get the opportunity to travel on other people's dreams. However, now the guys are obliged to fulfill the conditions of the demon. Otherwise, they will die dear people. The main condition - one of them must be a virgin. The guys offer Liv, who is still innocent, will join them. Of interest she agrees. Although Grayson and Henry try to dissuade her. Traveling on dreams, the heroine talks a lot in Henry. Between them there is sympathy. And the guy invites her to the Autumn Ball at school. However, during the party, Anabel and Arthur try to perform the ritual murder of Liv to free the demon. But Henry and Grayson save her. From Arthur all friends turn away, and Anabel gets into a psychiatric hospital.

Reviews of the first book

According to most fans of creativity Kerstin Gere, "Zilber. Diary of the first dreams "- the most successful book from the whole trilogy. The idea of traveling on other people's dreams, although not new, but incredibly exciting. The character of Olivia came to many liking. According to the majority, Liv Gere was able to perfectly transfer the psychology of a teenager who starts to play hormones. So, at first the heroine is skeptical of the guys and the ball, ironically with her sister about this. But when she falls in love, she changes. True, not everyone is delighted with the "cheese girl", revering her stupid, hysterical selfish, building a detective from herself. Cover of the book Kerstin Gir "Silber. The first diary of dreams "(as well as the entire trilogy) really liked even those to whom this work seemed boring.

By the way, the age rating of the first book of the series "12+". But many readers note that it is more suitable for ten-year-olds. In this case, despite the simplicity and naivety of the plot, the manner of the narration of Gere is really very fascinating. Especially well-known novelist can describe the life in the Liv family. Separately it is worth noting the storyline of the Lady of Mystery. Most of it seems to be similar to the events of the television series "Gossip Girl".

"Silber. The second dream diary »: the plot

You can go to the second part of the trilogy, having previously got acquainted with the plot and reviews about the book "Zilber. The first dream diary »Kerstin Gere. Description of the plot of the second novel is as follows. After the events at the ball, Arthur was hospitalized - Liv broke his jaw. Lady Taina informs all students about the novel of Olivia and Henry. At the same time, she also makes public the fact that young people still did not have intimacy. Liv does not like this. She worries that Henry is hiding something from her. Gradually, she learns about the problems in his family. But Olivia's attempts to reveal the secrets of the guy lead to a break with Henry.

Meanwhile, Mia begins to walk in a dream. Initially, Liv and Grayson do not pay attention to this. But when she makes an attempt to kill Liv and almost falls off the roof, friends suspect that someone is running her with dreams. At first they suspect Anabel and her attending physician.

In reality, too, a lot of news: the parents of Liv and Grayson decided to get married, and Nanny Lotty and Uncle Charles started a romance. However, Grasson's and Florance's grandmother, who is against the marriage of her son, pays especially many problems. In the end, it turns out that manipulated Miya Arthur, to take revenge on Olivia. After failure, he decides to recruit supporters. Learning about this, the heroes reflect: Do not take help Anabel, who soon must return from the hospital?

Reviews of the second book

As in Timeless, the second part of Zilber is the weakest. Trying to keep the intrigue to the end, the novelist actually pours from empty to empty, according to many fans. The main character of the clever, sarcastic and resourceful impatience turns into a stupid and hypochondriac. Some justify this by the girl's love. The love triangle of Henry - Olivia - Grayson, unfortunately, was not formed. And although the half book Liv throws at the guy is not a sister's sights, towards the end she begins to perceive him only as an older brother. As for the image of Henry, the reader seemed fortunate to develop his character. He was also a caring brother, and son. At the same time, he is inferior to Grayson, who has more time in the book. It's no secret that the fans are delighted with Mia, but in this part, she's pretty passive.

Adults who have read this part of the trilogy Kerstin Gir, "Silber", reviews are also often left on the forums. They note that, despite a lot of shortcomings, the writer was perfectly able to convey the love experiences of Liv. For example, in the episode with Henry's gift for Christmas. So, the girl made a casket for him with her photo, and the lover was limited to a souvenir in the form of a little animal. Because of this, the suspicious Liv hardens herself.

Special thanks to the writer are expressed by the fans of Benedict Cumberbatch. Since if the trilogy is filmed, according to the story, in Part II he will necessarily appear in the image of Sherlock Holmes. Despite the sluggish development of the plot in the second part, most fans of the trilogy are grateful to the writer for the recipe of the legendary vanilla cookie Lottie, placed at the end of the book.

"Silber. The Third Dream Diary ": a summary

The Liv and Grayson house is preparing for the wedding of the parents. And the relationship between Lottie and Uncle Charles is becoming more serious. Arthur gains even greater power. At the same time, Olivia, Grayson and Henry are trying to find a way to stop it. In parallel, Liv feared his first sex with Henry, because of what lies to him, that she already had an intimate affinity with another. To Henry did not catch her, she climbs into the neighbor's dream and wants to seduce him.

Reviews

In order to avoid spoilers, those who read the work of Kerstin Gere "Zilber. The third diary of dreams, "try not to spread about his plot. At the same time, many do not hide their disappointment. So, despite the happy end, it is tightened tightly, and its denouement is crumpled. Many are happy that Mie is given more space in this part - she is almost the main character in action, revealing secrets. By the way, unlike the first, the following books have a rating of "16+". And although the writer is very sensitive to the topic of sex, in the third part too much space is allocated for the heroine's experiences in this regard.

Some are confused by the metamorphosis with the age of Nanny Lotti. In the first diary it is 30, but in the third - just over 20. This is one of the many plot inconsistencies of the last book. Special complaints are caused by the translation. For example, during one of the interviews between Henry and Olivia, it says "he touched my chest," although the original says "he drew me to his chest." And such oversights occur quite often.

Despite the naivete and fabulous narrative, the readers of the trilogy Kerstin Gir "Zilber" fell in love. Annotation to the books of the series promises an unforgettable adventure. And this corresponds to reality. And as for flaws in the plot - rarely what does a product without them. In any case, this work is easy and fast to read. It will be a wonderful pastime for teenagers aged 12-16 years.