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3.6 AVERAGE
3.6 AVERAGE
This book was kind of what you'd expect from a book about a kid with a terminal disease. What made it different was the personalities of the characters-the little quirks, the things that made them who they were. This book is very touching and emotional, and I would definitely recommend it to someone who loves heartwarming stories like this one.
challenging
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Amazing book! Loved the switching perspectives and the character development was amazing!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent
Agnes and Moira are just about as opposite as two girls can be, at least as far as appearance is concerned. Agnes is tiny, frail, and pretty much looks like a little old lady [because she has a medical condition called Progeria]. Moira, on the other had, is rather big. Too big, as far as she and the school bullies are concerned. Her bigger size is definitely a benefit of their friendship, though, because she can be a bodyguard of sorts for Agnes -- who might be safer if she were homeschooled but prefers to live as "normally" as possible by attending public school. Boone is a guy they both used to be friends with in elementary school, but something happened that caused the girls to stop talking to him. When fate leads them to, unexpectedly, start spending time together again, their past seriously complicates the present. Agnes appears to think Boone deserves a second chance, but Moira seems determined to keep Boone from getting too close again. Since they're all-too-aware that Agnes has already exceeded the standard life-expectancy of a kid diagnosed with Progeria, though, Moira and Boone begrudgingly give in to Agnes' pleas to spend more time together.
This book would be a great conversation-starter for so many topics -- friendship, bullying, and body image just to name a few. I won't lie and say that this is an easy read, because it's clear from the start that Agnes doesn't have long to live and that Moira and Boone already have some major issues they're dealing with. I will say, though, that I think McInnes did a fantastic job of weaving together these characters in a story that is both believable and capable of providing some hope and direction to teens who might be handling difficult situations in their own lives.
Happy Reading!
This book would be a great conversation-starter for so many topics -- friendship, bullying, and body image just to name a few. I won't lie and say that this is an easy read, because it's clear from the start that Agnes doesn't have long to live and that Moira and Boone already have some major issues they're dealing with. I will say, though, that I think McInnes did a fantastic job of weaving together these characters in a story that is both believable and capable of providing some hope and direction to teens who might be handling difficult situations in their own lives.
Happy Reading!
This book was good, but it just didn't quite have the emotional impact it was going for. I probably won't buy it for my middle school library because of profanity issues. It is successful in portraying Agnes, who has progeria, as a real teenager and not just a flat representation of her disease. Moira is portrayed as very overweight, but she easily finds clothes in vintage shops. Umm...not likely. As a curvy lady myself, this just struck me as unrealistic.
In some ways, this book reminded me of Jeff Zintner's The Serpent King which is too bad for 100 Days because Serpent King is much better in a similar format.
In some ways, this book reminded me of Jeff Zintner's The Serpent King which is too bad for 100 Days because Serpent King is much better in a similar format.
I loved this book. Even realizing early on what the days were counting down to, it was still heart-wrenching.
The cast is composed of misfits, each with their own issues, each with their own beautiful moments. I personally think this book gives readers quality insight into the inner thoughts of teens who are struggling with an array of problems without being obnoxious.
The cast is composed of misfits, each with their own issues, each with their own beautiful moments. I personally think this book gives readers quality insight into the inner thoughts of teens who are struggling with an array of problems without being obnoxious.
"Who cares if dancing in the glow of headlights is the stuff of cheesy inspirational movies? This time, it's my movie."
I appreciated the sweetness of the book, as well as the character development of all three POV characters, but like most sick lit, the ending was a little predictable.
I appreciated the sweetness of the book, as well as the character development of all three POV characters, but like most sick lit, the ending was a little predictable.
I really enjoyed this. I like how each of the characters stories connected and we each got to see how one assumes the worst instead of just asking. The ending kinda caught me by surprise, because I wanted more time with the character but I did like it.
100 Days is the story of three teenagers: Agnes, Moira and Boone. Agnes and Moira have always been best friends. Agnes has progeria, a disease that ages the person rapidly, and has lived longer than most kids with progeria. Moira has always acted as Agnes's protector. They are a contrasting pair but their friendship works. Agnes is tiny and sick and loves sparkly things. Moira is a bigger girl who has gone goth to protect herself from bullying. Boone used to be friends with the girls, but they had a falling out in middle school right about the time his world was falling apart. Now in high school they have been thrown back together and their friendship renewed. Little do they know that they have regrouped at the end of Agnes's life.
The book counts down the final 100 days of Agnes. It is told in alternating voices of Agnes, Boone and Moira. Each has a distinct voice so they are easy to tell apart. All three are also really well realized and seem like normal teens. Agnes is the one who holds the group together at first. She is willing to give Boone a second chance. I liked the fact that each of the characters go through their own journey during the 100 days of the book. It isn't a maudlin story about waiting for death; it is a celebration of life and coming to terms with the life you have to live. It is a story about love and friendship, hope and despair, and life and death.
I received this book from Netgalley.
The book counts down the final 100 days of Agnes. It is told in alternating voices of Agnes, Boone and Moira. Each has a distinct voice so they are easy to tell apart. All three are also really well realized and seem like normal teens. Agnes is the one who holds the group together at first. She is willing to give Boone a second chance. I liked the fact that each of the characters go through their own journey during the 100 days of the book. It isn't a maudlin story about waiting for death; it is a celebration of life and coming to terms with the life you have to live. It is a story about love and friendship, hope and despair, and life and death.
I received this book from Netgalley.
Agnes doesn’t know it, but she has 100 days to live (not a spoiler because a blurb about the book tells you this). Agnes suffers from progeria, a disease which causes someone to age very quickly. Most kids don’t live into their teens; Agnes is almost 16 which is very old for someone with the disease.
Her best friend and protector is Moira and while Agnes is very small, Moira is large. She would be that girl that developed very quickly in junior high. Moira has had to suffer from namecalling for a while. Besides being big, she also stands out because she is a Goth. Both girls were friends with Boone years ago. He did something that caused the split.
Now all are in high school and begin a tenuous friendship. Will a romantic entanglement destroy it all?
Told in all three voices. This is a wonderful story. All three characters feel very real. For ages 12 through 18.
I received a galley of this book from netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.
Her best friend and protector is Moira and while Agnes is very small, Moira is large. She would be that girl that developed very quickly in junior high. Moira has had to suffer from namecalling for a while. Besides being big, she also stands out because she is a Goth. Both girls were friends with Boone years ago. He did something that caused the split.
Now all are in high school and begin a tenuous friendship. Will a romantic entanglement destroy it all?
Told in all three voices. This is a wonderful story. All three characters feel very real. For ages 12 through 18.
I received a galley of this book from netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.
