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animelanie's review against another edition
4.0
Read the week before Book Week because a) it's a Book Week book, and b) I saw the first few pages and realised it would be an easy read - in the sense I could read it quickly.
Ended up being quick to read, but not 'easy' - the main character is dying, and meets others who are. She's also being bullied, and has lots going on. Overall an enjoyable book, will recommend to students. Well written, exceptionally paced and right mix of characters.
Ended up being quick to read, but not 'easy' - the main character is dying, and meets others who are. She's also being bullied, and has lots going on. Overall an enjoyable book, will recommend to students. Well written, exceptionally paced and right mix of characters.
kalliste's review against another edition
3.0
I'm finding this book tricky to rate. On the one hand I really enjoyed it and thought it was a great book, but on the other, I see a bunch of 1-star reviews on here advising that it is not a good book for kids and teen cancer patients.
I saw it as a nice, fun read, but obviously living with cancer is not a nice fun time. So, I'm decreasing my 4 - 5 star down to a 3, because of its lack of reality of being in the situation of a kid/teen dealing with cancer.
I saw it as a nice, fun read, but obviously living with cancer is not a nice fun time. So, I'm decreasing my 4 - 5 star down to a 3, because of its lack of reality of being in the situation of a kid/teen dealing with cancer.
thebookninja's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
cec_loves_to_read_books's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ladylil's review
5.0
It’s rare that a book comes out that is grounded in telling it like it is with a main characters voice that is full of humour and real-ness.
It’s not a story about feeling sorry or finding a way to garner sympathy or even resolution, it’s a story that conveys the highs and lows of living, even when you have cancer.
What you realise reading this is that Ana won’t and shouldn’t be defined by as the sick girl, nor should anyone else, there are way more important things than that.
The only thing I would note is that some of the references made to pop culture will age quickly, but hopefully not before heaps of enthusiastic readers have read it.
Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
It’s not a story about feeling sorry or finding a way to garner sympathy or even resolution, it’s a story that conveys the highs and lows of living, even when you have cancer.
What you realise reading this is that Ana won’t and shouldn’t be defined by as the sick girl, nor should anyone else, there are way more important things than that.
The only thing I would note is that some of the references made to pop culture will age quickly, but hopefully not before heaps of enthusiastic readers have read it.
Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
transcendent's review
5.0
if I didn't write a review for this book I know I would greatly regret it, so here it is days after I finished reading.
exit through the gift shop was one of the most heartfelt yet gut wrenching books I have ever layed eyes upon.
we follow 12 year old ana, who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, and her relationships with the people in her life including her seperated parents and their partners, her 237 step siblings, her best friend al, and her mortal enemy turned not quite friend alyssa.
we follow the normal day to day things a preteen goes through, but always with the knowledge that ana may die at any point in time- which she is at peace with.
we see her general shenanigans with al, but also see her go through chemo and lose her hair, recieve specialised treatment in the US of A, and buy a pair of Jordans because she's always wanted a pair and her dad and stepmum gave her money for her trip.
we see ana struggle with more than cancer within this book, but we also see a charismatic and funny young person with an amazing support system, going through the trials and tribulations of living in Sydney- I don't wish that on anyone personally- and enjoying her youth as much as one can with a time limit to it.
anyway if you're on the fence, please do read this. it's endearing and fun and full of little doodles of ana, which fully transports you into her world.
unbelievably strong 5 stars.
exit through the gift shop was one of the most heartfelt yet gut wrenching books I have ever layed eyes upon.
we follow 12 year old ana, who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, and her relationships with the people in her life including her seperated parents and their partners, her 237 step siblings, her best friend al, and her mortal enemy turned not quite friend alyssa.
we follow the normal day to day things a preteen goes through, but always with the knowledge that ana may die at any point in time- which she is at peace with.
we see her general shenanigans with al, but also see her go through chemo and lose her hair, recieve specialised treatment in the US of A, and buy a pair of Jordans because she's always wanted a pair and her dad and stepmum gave her money for her trip.
we see ana struggle with more than cancer within this book, but we also see a charismatic and funny young person with an amazing support system, going through the trials and tribulations of living in Sydney- I don't wish that on anyone personally- and enjoying her youth as much as one can with a time limit to it.
anyway if you're on the fence, please do read this. it's endearing and fun and full of little doodles of ana, which fully transports you into her world.
unbelievably strong 5 stars.
desterman's review
3.0
Maryam Master’s 2021 debut novel is a real gem. Twelve-and-a-half-year-old Ana is dying. She has Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and has been told by doctors that she has an estimated twelve months to live. Despite this turmoil, Ana is still trying to navigate puberty, friendships, school, family life, and, most importantly, her nemesis, the attractive and vicious school bully, Alyssa Anderson. Ana needs to decide how to handle her bully – does she seek revenge or aim for understanding and forgiveness as she stares down mortality?
The best thing about this novel is Ana’s narrative voice – she’s strong, funny, quirky and not at all intimidated by the tragic way her life has been cut so incredibly short. The development of her character is nicely rendered, and I liked the surprises within this story, that it often took turns that were unexpected, including the ending.
This isn’t a graphic novel, but the illustrations by Astred Hicks complimented the narrative voice really well. I like the way this explored death as something not to be feared, but as a challenge for how we live life.
The best thing about this novel is Ana’s narrative voice – she’s strong, funny, quirky and not at all intimidated by the tragic way her life has been cut so incredibly short. The development of her character is nicely rendered, and I liked the surprises within this story, that it often took turns that were unexpected, including the ending.
This isn’t a graphic novel, but the illustrations by Astred Hicks complimented the narrative voice really well. I like the way this explored death as something not to be feared, but as a challenge for how we live life.
lawbooks600's review against another edition
3.0
6/10, I don't know why this got an award, it was forgettable, much like Dork Diaries.
elishaireland's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25