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deathcabforkatey 's review for:
3.5/4 stars.
Here's the thing about this book - it's not written for my age. I now remember having read it before and really enjoying it the first time through. Now I feel like the dialogue is lacking and doesn't feel authentic. I didn't enjoy the layout this time, but I do remember that I liked the "documentary" feeling the first time. I will be hanging on to it cause I feel like the book's themes are still very relevant. I liked the exploration Avi goes through of what the "truth" of the matter is. Of course, I now recognize that Phillip is an asshole kid who is ungrateful for everything and everyone around him. But at 14 I think we really are pretty selfish in the way that he is.
I'd recommend this book to younger readers, or people who want to finish a book in one sitting to get on track for your reading challenge. ;)
Here's the thing about this book - it's not written for my age. I now remember having read it before and really enjoying it the first time through. Now I feel like the dialogue is lacking and doesn't feel authentic. I didn't enjoy the layout this time, but I do remember that I liked the "documentary" feeling the first time. I will be hanging on to it cause I feel like the book's themes are still very relevant. I liked the exploration Avi goes through of what the "truth" of the matter is. Of course, I now recognize that Phillip is an asshole kid who is ungrateful for everything and everyone around him. But at 14 I think we really are pretty selfish in the way that he is.
I'd recommend this book to younger readers, or people who want to finish a book in one sitting to get on track for your reading challenge. ;)