This is a prime example of my favorite type of realistic fiction- it's funny, sad, smart and hip. (Ok I know I just made it seem UNhip by calling it hip...) Story of a young girl who keeps a positive attitudew no matter what the world throws at her, poverty, homelessness and messed up mom- everything. She's also lucky enough to have a misfit cast of friends who love and support her through it all. A great first try for this author new to the YA world. (listened to audiobook) This was written by the guy who wrote Silver Linings Playbook and it was another touchdown! (I'd only seen the movie, not read his book.) I'd love to see this book made into a movie as well. At first, her character was a bit annoying, but the reality of the harshness of life was refreshing. It wasn't your typical teeny-bopper "I like a boy" story, but about real problems that get brushed over in teen literature or in many stories in general. I really liked the inclusion of people with special needs/disabilities and different ethnic groups. And age groups. It made the story that much more interesting. Maybe I say that because it's how I try to write too, but I thought it came across okay. I do generally like to listen to teen stories on audiobook because they are lighter in content and form. This one was and simultaneously wasn't. It made me cry a few times, especially when the narrator sounded like she had been crying, which was quite effective. I really liked the time I got to spend with the characters and might pick up this book in the future.
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Lots of things to love about this book, although I didn't love the voice....
—Johnny
A bit more related to relegious subjects than what I usually read.
—Bree
3.5 starsA truly raw book showing the truths of real-life problems
—LFryer
I wasn't prepared to cry, but I did - a few times.
—beabea
