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papertraildiary's review against another edition
4.0
I absolutely adored Meg’s book The Museum of Heartbreak, so I was so dang excited for her next book. This one is about twins who have grown apart since the brother, Charlie, was diagnosed with leukaemia, and the sister, Parker, internalizes the effect it’s had on the family. But Charlie’s in remission and making up for lost time, going back to his reckless ways, while Parker is about to start a prestigious medical internship before going to Harvard. Charlie and Parker (yes they’re named after the saxophonist) don’t know how to get along anymore, and they’re both having melt downs about their lives, but aren’t helping each other. I loved reading about their relationship and how important it was for them to figure stuff out on their own and together. I was invested in them as characters and wanted them to have all the good things. I really look forward to whatever comes from Meg next!
ivemcfallen's review against another edition
3.25
did it give “finn look at me!! this isn’t you!! finn!!”? yes. did. say yuck out loud sometimes from the cringe? yes. did i almost cry at the ending? yes!!
100pagesaday's review against another edition
5.0
"That's what friends do- they remind you of who you are underneath all the stuff people believe about you, all the stuff you believe about yourself."
Charlie and Parker are twins. During childhood, they always had each other's back. However, they were always two different people; Charlie is extroverted, loud, popular and easily makes friends, Parker is introverted, guarded and needs approval. One other difference arose when Charlie and Parker were in fourth grade, Charlie got leukemia. As medical bills rose and their parents lived in fear, Parker vowed to become a doctor and help kids with leukemia. Now it is coming true, as Parker graduates valedictorian of her class with an internship at a hospital and an acceptance to Harvard, and Charlie is in remission for a second time. When it's time to begin the internship, Parker feels overwhelmed and panicked at even being in the hospital. She quits, reconnects with an old friend and finds a job at a pottery shop and the weight lifts. Now, if she could only tell her parents.
Letting go of gravity is an epic coming of age tale that so many teens will be able to connect with. It is not only Parker's story either, it is also Charlie's. For so much of Parker's life she has strived to be what her parents expect that she has lost herself. For Charlie's life, he has been the boy with cancer that people have given up their lives to help. They both just want to stop being people's expectations for them and learn to be themselves, but they will need each other to do it. I could easily relate to Parker and was swept up in her story, eagerly turning the pages to see how she would manage the twists and turns in her life. Even though I have never had to deal with cancer, Charlie was also intriguing. His journey in and out of remission while being a teen is very sincere and heart wrenching, even when he is ok. Charlie and Parker's journey took me through emotional highs and lows that reminded me of the transitional time after high school. In addition to this, the romances were very sweet and realistic. Overall, a roller-coaster of a story about self-realization and being able to become who you truly are.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
Charlie and Parker are twins. During childhood, they always had each other's back. However, they were always two different people; Charlie is extroverted, loud, popular and easily makes friends, Parker is introverted, guarded and needs approval. One other difference arose when Charlie and Parker were in fourth grade, Charlie got leukemia. As medical bills rose and their parents lived in fear, Parker vowed to become a doctor and help kids with leukemia. Now it is coming true, as Parker graduates valedictorian of her class with an internship at a hospital and an acceptance to Harvard, and Charlie is in remission for a second time. When it's time to begin the internship, Parker feels overwhelmed and panicked at even being in the hospital. She quits, reconnects with an old friend and finds a job at a pottery shop and the weight lifts. Now, if she could only tell her parents.
Letting go of gravity is an epic coming of age tale that so many teens will be able to connect with. It is not only Parker's story either, it is also Charlie's. For so much of Parker's life she has strived to be what her parents expect that she has lost herself. For Charlie's life, he has been the boy with cancer that people have given up their lives to help. They both just want to stop being people's expectations for them and learn to be themselves, but they will need each other to do it. I could easily relate to Parker and was swept up in her story, eagerly turning the pages to see how she would manage the twists and turns in her life. Even though I have never had to deal with cancer, Charlie was also intriguing. His journey in and out of remission while being a teen is very sincere and heart wrenching, even when he is ok. Charlie and Parker's journey took me through emotional highs and lows that reminded me of the transitional time after high school. In addition to this, the romances were very sweet and realistic. Overall, a roller-coaster of a story about self-realization and being able to become who you truly are.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
allyzzzen's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
BAWLED MY EYES OUT
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer
rachelcranko's review against another edition
4.5
the book that made me listen to david bowie and also the book that has stayed in my mind every single day since reading it for the first time
a reminder that it is ok to move on from people and that you are able to go in and out of other people's lives and that's ok and maybe one day you can find them again
a reminder that it is ok to move on from people and that you are able to go in and out of other people's lives and that's ok and maybe one day you can find them again
alaynasmith07's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
nusyy_28's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
miageese's review against another edition
5.0
This book was great as you can tell from the 5 star rating. It’s honestly so easy to relate to, and just lets you know you’re not alone. I can totally relate with Charlie about doing what everyone wants/expects you to do instead of what you want to do. Like one tiny thing can totally change what your path forever. I feel like if I say much more I’m going to spoil the book. There is one small bad thing about this book. There are so many freakin cliches throughout this book, and it’s kinda hard to deal with. I understand that people want things to work out perfectly, but news flash sweetie, that’s not real life. Other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There was one small part that made me tear up a little bit, so beware.
mcbooklover728's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0