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kelz31's review
3.0
A series of short stories about teenagers.
Some of these stories I found particularly enlightening or moving, but some fell a bit flat or seemed to have no end goal in mind. Maybe that was the point; if so, it didn't work for me.
I think this book has something to offer current teenagers and maybe even those of us who are teenagers no longer.
Some of these stories I found particularly enlightening or moving, but some fell a bit flat or seemed to have no end goal in mind. Maybe that was the point; if so, it didn't work for me.
I think this book has something to offer current teenagers and maybe even those of us who are teenagers no longer.
taralorraine's review
4.0
Some of these stories I loved and most I really enjoyed. There were many I want to share with my students as mentor texts. A few made me chuckle- especially more than a few of the author bios.
I read recently about a girl who loved reading short story anthologies because she could enjoy a whole story even when she didn’t have a lot of time to read. I’d never really thought about that, but it’s a good thought, and if that is you- than most definitely try this book. Or if you’re like me and just tend to like ya and good stories, then check it out too.
I read recently about a girl who loved reading short story anthologies because she could enjoy a whole story even when she didn’t have a lot of time to read. I’d never really thought about that, but it’s a good thought, and if that is you- than most definitely try this book. Or if you’re like me and just tend to like ya and good stories, then check it out too.
djblock99's review
3.0
Collections like this are always a mixed bag; some of the stories really connect with you, and others are just "meh". Mostly Miswestern (especially Minnesotan) writers are featured, so there's an awful lot of the "coming of age in a small town" theme -- not that I'm complaining too much, since I can personally connect to those types of stories. Also: 1990s pop culture is prevalent. The last piece, Alison McGhee's "Letter to my 16-Year-Old Self" is my favorite, so at least it ended on a high.
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