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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
Very well done highly recommended. I loved that certain things didn’t get all tied up and fixed. In life, everything isn’t perfect, but it’s usually okay.
I loved this book! It was interesting to read a book about religeon with an atheist as the protagenist. It's very funny and has a great message.
*I received a DRC from edelweiss and the publisher. This does not affect my review.*
I know this book is being compared to the movie Saved, and yes, i guess the vibe is similar, and i do think if you like that movie, you'll like this. but it's also so much more! Even though this book is told through the eyes of an atheist at a Catholic school, i thought it was incredibly respectful of the religion, and also what it's like to believe a religion is the right place for you, but still wanting it to evolve and change, to be better. Because you know it could be.
Unlike the movie Saved, this book features a diverse cast of characters: a Jewish gay boy, Avi. A Korean kid, named Max, who I also think is on the spectrum though it is not disclosed on the page. And a Latina girl, Lucy, who is the Catholic feminist badass that i didn't know i needed.
I'd like to note that I am not Catholic, but I hope to loan my ARC to my Catholic BFFF and get her opinion. Will edit my review, if necessary.
I know this book is being compared to the movie Saved, and yes, i guess the vibe is similar, and i do think if you like that movie, you'll like this. but it's also so much more! Even though this book is told through the eyes of an atheist at a Catholic school, i thought it was incredibly respectful of the religion, and also what it's like to believe a religion is the right place for you, but still wanting it to evolve and change, to be better. Because you know it could be.
Unlike the movie Saved, this book features a diverse cast of characters: a Jewish gay boy, Avi. A Korean kid, named Max, who I also think is on the spectrum though it is not disclosed on the page. And a Latina girl, Lucy, who is the Catholic feminist badass that i didn't know i needed.
I'd like to note that I am not Catholic, but I hope to loan my ARC to my Catholic BFFF and get her opinion. Will edit my review, if necessary.
I was raised Catholic, but because I was raised a certain way doesn’t mean I agree with what the Bible says, I don’t go to church every Sunday, I don’t pray before meals or before bed BUT like Michael, I believe in love. I believe that everyone deserves to be heard. This book was wonderful. It made me remember when I was in school (I went to catholic school). I love the different characters and the development of not only Michael but of all the HA members. Even Michael’s dad and Father Peter. It’s amazing what we can accomplish when we open our eyes, hearts and minds.
I can see why this book was included in last summer’s Sync Free Audiobooks for teens. Besides the high school setting, the subject of religion brings a nice framework for teens to explore and examine their own thoughts and feelings on the subject. I have gone back and forth on whether it would be useful to know the author’s religious leanings and I’ve concluded it’s better not to know.
As for the story: Henry gives a variety of religious leanings, from strict Catholic to a kind of paganism I’ve never heard of. I like that the main character grew so much; from his strict self-righteousness to his discovery that he’s not the smartest guy in the world and that people are more multi-dimensional than their stereotype.
Good enough story with the unique perspective of religion.
As for the story: Henry gives a variety of religious leanings, from strict Catholic to a kind of paganism I’ve never heard of. I like that the main character grew so much; from his strict self-righteousness to his discovery that he’s not the smartest guy in the world and that people are more multi-dimensional than their stereotype.
Good enough story with the unique perspective of religion.
I'm just not getting the hype/love this book has been getting. I found the characters to be quite flat and dull (though I don't think the audiobook narrator helped with that), not funny (reviews telling me there would be laughs every page - I don't think I cracked a smile at all through this) and just felt like this was making more harsh comments on the Catholic religion than embracing different religions with banter about Catholic practices.
Don't even get me started on the weirdness that was the MC's boner having dialogue.
Don't even get me started on the weirdness that was the MC's boner having dialogue.
*more 3.5 slightly bordering on 4 stars
Mmm yeah it was good, I had a chuckle here and there but I feel like the “comedy” aspect was a little exaggerated to be honest as it neared the end it was practically gone. One of the rare ya books out there that focuses on religion.
Mmm yeah it was good, I had a chuckle here and there but I feel like the “comedy” aspect was a little exaggerated to be honest as it neared the end it was practically gone. One of the rare ya books out there that focuses on religion.