impybelle's review
4.0
The only thing keeping this from a fifth star is that by the end, everything feels rushed, like reaching 144 pages would be too much and it had to end on magical #143 and it had to end painfully, fantastically happy.
I don't begrudge the happy, I do find the rushed bit a little vexing because the rest was so good.
I don't begrudge the happy, I do find the rushed bit a little vexing because the rest was so good.
dawnoftheread's review
4.0
Finally! A great book about a teen with cancer, where the kid survives. Grueling and realistic, but upbeat.
naiyah's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kkersting's review against another edition
4.0
I think this book could be really helpful to young people (elementary or middle school age) who are facing a Cancer diagnosis. It is short, informative, and well written.
nerfherder86's review against another edition
4.0
Very sweet and affirming book about a teen girl suffering from lymphoma; no details are spared as she undergoes chemotherapy and has to deal with all of the crazy and horrible side effects of treatment and just being a person with cancer, period. She's got a wonderful sarcastic sense of humor, which helps her cope, plus drawing skills that keep her from going crazy. Great portraits of her parents and younger brother, and a good best friend who's there for her. A realistic look at surviving childhood cancer.
kitandkat's review against another edition
3.0
More of a 3.5. This book was funny and realistic. However, I felt like the ending was rushed, and I also got kind-of bored towards the end because there wasn't really much of a plot besides finishing cancer treatment... I am not saying that it's not an important to tell, but rather I felt like it kind-of ignored the rest of Izzy's life/character just to get through the cancer treatment plot and be done with the book. Adding more could have really fleshed out her character and the experience of what it's like to face serious illness (since the rest of your life doesn't suddenly get put on hold).
margaretann84's review against another edition
4.0
A cancer book where no one dies? What?
No, actually, this is a really good book. The main character has a strong voice she keeps throughout, and her observations are both snarky and real. It's a quick read (at least for me), but doesn't pull punches about the bad stuff (feeling like an outsider, people acting strangely, puking one's guts out for six months).
All in all, a good book.
4/5 on here, 8/10 for myself
No, actually, this is a really good book. The main character has a strong voice she keeps throughout, and her observations are both snarky and real. It's a quick read (at least for me), but doesn't pull punches about the bad stuff (feeling like an outsider, people acting strangely, puking one's guts out for six months).
All in all, a good book.
4/5 on here, 8/10 for myself
ajoubertspring's review against another edition
5.0
I read this when I was in like 5th or 6th grand and I highly recommend it. Everyone should read it at least once in their life.
hannahdeanbrown's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0