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gavinbro's review against another edition
3.0
An entertaining and easy read. I did find that it was a little devoid of development, plot, or problem/solution.
marcellemml's review against another edition
5.0
4,5. A very touching story. The theme might scare some, but I really recommend it. Be ready to cry a little bit (and don't read it in public)
tahsintries's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
I was a huge fan of courage for beginners and mayday, they were some of the best books I read that year. I really wanted to like this but Sarah's wasn't a very believable 12 year old, she seemed a lot younger like 9 or 10.
I was a huge fan of courage for beginners and mayday, they were some of the best books I read that year. I really wanted to like this but Sarah's wasn't a very believable 12 year old, she seemed a lot younger like 9 or 10.
mmattmiller's review against another edition
5.0
In the beginning, I thought the book was okay... Pretty good even. As it continued, despite a few quirks here and there in the writing style that weren't my favorite, or me trying to really think of my students and do I feel this could actually be a 12 year old's thoughts and actions, I found myself falling in love with this book! Maybe it was inevitable as it's basically (in my opinion) a love letter to my favorite book of all time (To Kill A Mockingbird.) Yes it has its own plot unrelated to To Kill A Mockingbird, with every letter to Atticus, I feel in love with the book even more.
I highly recommend this book. Highly. Great storyline. Great heroine. GREAT homage to To Kill A Mockingbird and Ms. Harper Lee herself!
Loved it.
I highly recommend this book. Highly. Great storyline. Great heroine. GREAT homage to To Kill A Mockingbird and Ms. Harper Lee herself!
Loved it.
katiecski's review against another edition
4.0
A wonderfully different read from the perspective of a lonely and unique 12 year old girl with a misguided and 'damaged' family. Sad yet inspiring, I really enjoyed this book and it's narrative.
cameesreads's review against another edition
4.0
The ghost of To Kill a Mockingbird haunted me the entire time I read this book. Coincidentally, Harper Lee's novel is mentioned throughout this book and Sarah and Scout have much in common. A great book detailing a summer of questions, adventure, and growing up.
riannasimons's review against another edition
5.0
25/8/15: (*Note I took a four month break with this book-don't take a four month break from such an amazing piece of literature!)
This book, by far, has been one of my favorite reads of this year. Though 'Sure Sign of Crazy' is a children's book it certainly didn't feel like it. I loved how the book was written from 12 year old Sarah's point of view and I loved how she grew throughout the book. At the start she was a girl without any real direction and by the end she had matured and sorted out all of her problems with boys and her dad's drinking and being naive.
One thing I really loved about the book was her narrative of her situation. She told it like it is and didn't attempt to sugar coat anything (Sarah also refused not to take no for an answer towards the end; which I loved).
Another thing I loved about the book were the relationships Sarah had with other characters. For example the friendship she had formed with Finn was gold. Sarah had the typical friend-to-crush transition and it was just lovely to read about. Also the friendship she formed with Mrs. Dupree was so sweet because it was almost like they had a mother-daughter relationship between them. I especially loved how Finn and Sarah helped Mrs. Dupree after her husband died-that was one of the highlights of this book. Along with this I also really loved the bond Sarah had with Atticus Finch and how she continuously wrote him letters as well as Harper Lee. Though I haven't read 'To Kill a Mockingbird' 'Sure Signs of Crazy' didn't ruin Lee's book for me-if anything this book has made me want to the best selling novel.
Overall the one thing I loved in this book was the relationship that Sarah had formed and then reformed with her dad after all his drinking. I thought it was a really nice and progressive for the plot and story. The very nature of the story and circumstance had a 'Gone Girl' vibe about it but it was told through a child's eyes which made the situation of Sarah and her father very enjoyable to read about.
In a weird way I felt almost as though I could relate to Sarah and that may have made me love the book even more.
I give 'Sure Signs of Crazy' 5 out 5 and recommend it to anyone who wants to read a good coming of age story and readers who also enjoy the works of Harper Lee.
This book, by far, has been one of my favorite reads of this year. Though 'Sure Sign of Crazy' is a children's book it certainly didn't feel like it. I loved how the book was written from 12 year old Sarah's point of view and I loved how she grew throughout the book. At the start she was a girl without any real direction and by the end she had matured and sorted out all of her problems with boys and her dad's drinking and being naive.
One thing I really loved about the book was her narrative of her situation. She told it like it is and didn't attempt to sugar coat anything (Sarah also refused not to take no for an answer towards the end; which I loved).
Another thing I loved about the book were the relationships Sarah had with other characters. For example the friendship she had formed with Finn was gold. Sarah had the typical friend-to-crush transition and it was just lovely to read about. Also the friendship she formed with Mrs. Dupree was so sweet because it was almost like they had a mother-daughter relationship between them. I especially loved how Finn and Sarah helped Mrs. Dupree after her husband died-that was one of the highlights of this book. Along with this I also really loved the bond Sarah had with Atticus Finch and how she continuously wrote him letters as well as Harper Lee. Though I haven't read 'To Kill a Mockingbird' 'Sure Signs of Crazy' didn't ruin Lee's book for me-if anything this book has made me want to the best selling novel.
Overall the one thing I loved in this book was the relationship that Sarah had formed and then reformed with her dad after all his drinking. I thought it was a really nice and progressive for the plot and story. The very nature of the story and circumstance had a 'Gone Girl' vibe about it but it was told through a child's eyes which made the situation of Sarah and her father very enjoyable to read about.
In a weird way I felt almost as though I could relate to Sarah and that may have made me love the book even more.
I give 'Sure Signs of Crazy' 5 out 5 and recommend it to anyone who wants to read a good coming of age story and readers who also enjoy the works of Harper Lee.
debnanceatreaderbuzz's review against another edition
4.0
Children's books have ventured into ground once held only by the occasional teen read. Poverty. Alcoholic parents. Dwarfism. Issues that were once taboo for younger, sensitive readers.
I was one of those sensitive readers. I still am. I've had to put away a lot of books that are too difficult to read.
After i read the blurb on the back, I was very worried that I'd have to set aside this book.
No fears. Yes, it is a difficult subject (the main character's mother drowned her son and tried to drown her daughter). But it is perfectly explored, with all the thoughts and questions you might expect from a young girl.
I liked this story very much.
I was one of those sensitive readers. I still am. I've had to put away a lot of books that are too difficult to read.
After i read the blurb on the back, I was very worried that I'd have to set aside this book.
No fears. Yes, it is a difficult subject (the main character's mother drowned her son and tried to drown her daughter). But it is perfectly explored, with all the thoughts and questions you might expect from a young girl.
I liked this story very much.
jen87's review against another edition
4.0
Moving book about a young girl dealing with loss. Would recommend for 11 and up, or very mature 10 year old due to morbid subject matter.