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A review by themaliciousreader
Farewell Tour of a Terminal Optimist by John Young
4.0
*4.25 Stars*
I was provided an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Connor is 15 year old and has cancer. His father is in prison and his sister is dead. After he fights at school, while his mother has a breakdown and ends up at the hospital, he is sent to a government housing for minors thing along with his sworn enemy, the boy he fought with, Skeates.
Somehow, Connor and Skeates find common grounds, escape before their hearing and start a trip from the isle of Lewis to Shotts, near Glasgow, where Connor’s father is incarcerated.
Lots of crazy shit happens along the way.
I truly enjoyed this book, the characters were very loveable and interesting. I laughed a lot, cried a bit too.
The writing was great.
The plot was fun and interesting but a bit unrealistic.
Also, this is set in Scotland and that's always a plus. I feel in love with Edinburgh a little over a year ago and I always love going back, even through books.
All in all, a great time.
I was provided an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Connor is 15 year old and has cancer. His father is in prison and his sister is dead. After he fights at school, while his mother has a breakdown and ends up at the hospital, he is sent to a government housing for minors thing along with his sworn enemy, the boy he fought with, Skeates.
Somehow, Connor and Skeates find common grounds, escape before their hearing and start a trip from the isle of Lewis to Shotts, near Glasgow, where Connor’s father is incarcerated.
Lots of crazy shit happens along the way.
I truly enjoyed this book, the characters were very loveable and interesting. I laughed a lot, cried a bit too.
The writing was great.
The plot was fun and interesting but a bit unrealistic.
Also, this is set in Scotland and that's always a plus. I feel in love with Edinburgh a little over a year ago and I always love going back, even through books.
All in all, a great time.