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helpfulsnowman's review
3.0
The first third was a blast. Then it gets more maudlin. It was still a good book, but it started with such a bang that when things changed gears a bit, it felt like something was missing.
It's got a great element to storytelling though, something Mark Richard talked about, which is stories about people trying to beat the system. He said we've got plenty of some kinds of stories, plenty boy meets girl stories, but it's always intriguing to watch someone try and beat the system.
It's got a great element to storytelling though, something Mark Richard talked about, which is stories about people trying to beat the system. He said we've got plenty of some kinds of stories, plenty boy meets girl stories, but it's always intriguing to watch someone try and beat the system.
eileen_critchley's review
3.0
I first heard of this book a few years ago. The Today show had a segment at the time ( I think they were calling it "Today Book Club") where an author of a popular book would choose an unknown author's book to profile. This particular author (I think it was the author of "The Lovely Bones", but I could be wrong) chose "The Time Traveler's Wife" which obviously skyrocketed in popularity after that. He gave this book an honorable mention.
jennyleebla's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
csprfamily's review
5.0
Since I spent eighth grade year at the same time, I could relate to the era. I knew people just like Hank and Ralph (and Kenny and Norm), and it made me wonder where they are now. I could honestly say I laughed out loud in several places throughout the novel. Great grip on the characters.
I read that some people who read the book did not like the ending, because the book fastforwarded to the twenty-first century, but I loved it. Life doesn't necessarily go as you think it will when you are in middle school. My favorite scene in their adulthood is when Hank comes face to face with Ralph's mom and realizes that she always thought he was the bad influence.
Definitely a book I will keep on my shelf.
I read that some people who read the book did not like the ending, because the book fastforwarded to the twenty-first century, but I loved it. Life doesn't necessarily go as you think it will when you are in middle school. My favorite scene in their adulthood is when Hank comes face to face with Ralph's mom and realizes that she always thought he was the bad influence.
Definitely a book I will keep on my shelf.
martingehrke's review
4.0
I could tell it wanted to be a mix of comedy and philosophy but both seemed to almost hit their target. Fun read though, better than your average first encounter book.
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