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A review by marginsofmarisa
Side Effects May Vary by Julie Murphy
4.0
Wow. This book... I knew it was going to be good, but I didn't know it would be this good.
If you read the other reviews you will probably see all the hate Alice is getting. Sure... 90% of this book she's a total bitch. But that's the point. If you hate her for that, you don't know the pain that is on her heart. Seeing her mom cheat on her dad was a confirmation to her that love doesn't exist. That's why she's the way she is.
I absolutely loved Harvey, of course. No explanation needed.
The reason I gave this 5/5 stars was because this book was real. Alice's situations- cancer, enemies, commitment issues- were very real. The author did an amazing job of not making this some cheesy book that's fake. (And can I just give her props for all those Carrie references?? We would be great friends I want to meet her)
The ending was done perfectly. I love endings that make you decide what happens. It's sort of like Eleanor and Park, ya know? (If you've read that book... If not- go read it!!)
Harvey had every right to not want to see Alice. But I believe that Alice's mom finally fixing things with Alice gave her the strength to become better.
This book is so amazing. Just props to the author.
P.s. This book would make an amazing movie...
If you read the other reviews you will probably see all the hate Alice is getting. Sure... 90% of this book she's a total bitch. But that's the point. If you hate her for that, you don't know the pain that is on her heart. Seeing her mom cheat on her dad was a confirmation to her that love doesn't exist. That's why she's the way she is.
I absolutely loved Harvey, of course. No explanation needed.
The reason I gave this 5/5 stars was because this book was real. Alice's situations- cancer, enemies, commitment issues- were very real. The author did an amazing job of not making this some cheesy book that's fake. (And can I just give her props for all those Carrie references?? We would be great friends I want to meet her)
The ending was done perfectly. I love endings that make you decide what happens. It's sort of like Eleanor and Park, ya know? (If you've read that book... If not- go read it!!)
Harvey had every right to not want to see Alice. But I believe that Alice's mom finally fixing things with Alice gave her the strength to become better.
This book is so amazing. Just props to the author.
P.s. This book would make an amazing movie...