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gfauquet's review against another edition
4.0
I made the mistake of looking at the Library of Congress categorizations, so the one big reveal of the book I guessed 20 pages in. Despite this, there was still a significant amount of intrigue to keep me invested. Even so I thought the story was about 50 pages too long, especially in the middle. But, the characters were rich, and I enjoyed reading it
cadyly's review against another edition
1.0
My apologies to this book, but I really couldn't get into it. The premise was interesting enough, but the way it was written was just... not something I had the patience for.
The ending was certainly surprising, and I did appreciate that little twist, but in the end, it was not enough to redeem the book overall.
The ending was certainly surprising, and I did appreciate that little twist, but in the end, it was not enough to redeem the book overall.
mom2triplets04's review against another edition
4.0
Wow what a book! I read this with goodreads group read with friends. I've read matts short story in the Christmas book and really enjoyed his writing style. Wow The ending I did not see coming. I'm so confused.
readwithpassion's review against another edition
5.0
Matt de la Pena shows his versatility in this book, as it is so different from the others. Kidd's voice is disturbed and troubled, and the reader struggles with him. I loved it! I can't decide if I like this one or Ball Don't Lie better, but they are both great reads.
staceyg685's review against another edition
4.0
Awesome. I support any book that deals with adolescent mental health issues.
sashana's review against another edition
5.0
Actual Rating: 4.5 Stars
Holy plot twist! I did not see that ending coming at all. When I first started this book I was so confused (which is why I'm taking 1/2 star away) but after 30 or so pages I started to catch on and was fully immersed. Can't believe that I haven't heard more about this book or this author. Will definitely be checking out more of his work!
Holy plot twist! I did not see that ending coming at all. When I first started this book I was so confused (which is why I'm taking 1/2 star away) but after 30 or so pages I started to catch on and was fully immersed. Can't believe that I haven't heard more about this book or this author. Will definitely be checking out more of his work!
sjess94's review against another edition
5.0
4.6 Stars!
The plot was a little slow for me at times and even if I was spoiled I think I still would've predicted the plot-twist at the end. However, the fact that it's been a week and my heart is still experiencing the aftermath of this beautifuly tragic, daunting story, I feel it deserves a five star rating.
The plot was a little slow for me at times and even if I was spoiled I think I still would've predicted the plot-twist at the end. However, the fact that it's been a week and my heart is still experiencing the aftermath of this beautifuly tragic, daunting story, I feel it deserves a five star rating.
molly_dettmann's review against another edition
2.0
I didn’t love this one. It was slow and confusing (which I get is the point because Kidd obviously is going through some stuff, but I can see it being a hard sell). I just feel like I’ve read better books about characters dealing with mental illness and abuse and the ending was a little unnecessary. I saw it coming a mile away and fell flat. There can be typical twist endings done in fresh ways and maybe this one felt that way 10 years ago, but now it’s just stale.
haddas's review against another edition
5.0
While I was reading this book, I didn't think it deserves the 5 stars I'm giving it now, but after reading those couple of last pages, I just couldn't give it any less. This was a very emotional book and I seriously think the summery on the back of the book doesn't do it any justice. I mean HOLY SHIT this was the biggest emotional roller coaster I have ever experienced. When I finished this book I actually *CRIED*. And believe me when I tell you it wasn't just the tiny sob at the end of a sad book or the occasional tear that wets your cheek. I was full on CRYING. And unfortunately for me I was in the living room with all my family when I finished the book and they panicked so much because they had no idea why I was full on crying in the middle of the day. Imagine that. I don't think they will ever forget that. Well anyway, let's go back to the book and I just want to say that it was really good. Like I already said before, I gave this book 5 stars only because of the ending but I would have still given it a 4 star rating even if it ended differently because it was still a really good book. But don't hurry and decide you don't want to read it because I gave you the impression that it had a bad ending, because it was actually quite a good ending and it was much better than I expected and imagined. Overall this was a great book and it probably will always be on my mind somehow.