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migimon2002's review against another edition
5.0
I cannot really put into words how unexpected this book was. I loved every second, and was enthralled by the narrative voice - and the overall concept. It is impossible to speak thoroughly of this novel because too much plot will be revealed. But, let's just say it got me emotional in places (and I don't even know why...it just "hits ya' right where you least expect to be influenced), and I couldn't put it down. What a unique read!
weronisiax's review against another edition
3.0
Well it was okay, but for me, there was too little about the whole operation.
mischief_in_the_library's review against another edition
5.0
This is how I keep expecting Matthew Quick's books to turn out, for some reason, and they never do. On that note, this book was actually not what I expected, although I don't really know what I was expecting. I thought it'd be more sci-fi and head stuff, but I actually felt like that wasn't at all what the focus was. Obviously it was a big part of the story, but in the end, it was about a boy trying to fit into a world he felt like he didn't quite belong in, which I'm sure is relatable to many.
The relationships between all characters were wonderful, and all the side characters had personality. It's a hard book to describe, and a hard one to review, but it was very powerfully-driven character story, and just extremely satisfying to read.
The relationships between all characters were wonderful, and all the side characters had personality. It's a hard book to describe, and a hard one to review, but it was very powerfully-driven character story, and just extremely satisfying to read.
jessethereader's review against another edition
Need to let this one sink in before I comment my thoughts on it, but for the most part I enjoyed it.
alboyer6's review against another edition
4.0
On the back of this book is a Matthew Quick quote commenting on the books heart and truly this book does have a lot of heart. This book is sci-fi in the very smallest sense. The main character comes back to life because his cryogenically frozen head is reattached to a donor body. Not only is he now taller than he used to be but now everyone has lived their lives for 5 years and he hasn't. He is still 16 and struggling coming to grips with the changes that have happened in his loved ones lives. Especially his old girlfriend. She is now engaged and he is having a hard time accepting it. It is heartbreaking. The author really makes you feel for all of the people involved. The only criticisms I would make for this book is that the beginning seemed rushed and I would think that if some one really went through this kind of miraculous medical procedure they would have ongoing counseling. Otherwise a fantastic book!
anna_b104's review against another edition
dark
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
vidhi26p's review against another edition
4.0
This was a good book, except Travis did get a tad bit annoying at times.
calamarik's review against another edition
3.0
Beyond the prompt, there wasn't much depth or really enticing storyline to this book. Sure- of course a story a kid who has his head chopped off, frozen and then reattached five years later has got to be some great tale, but it was a bit dull. The first few and last few chapters were worth reading, but otherwise, I finished this book fairly unsatisfied.
kristenremenar's review against another edition
4.0
Loved loved loved until the last few pages. (It's hard to stick the ending.) Clean enough to share with almost any teen. Fantastic premise and easy to hand-sell - just read the first page or two to a group and readers will coming running.