achay91's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
greergreer's review against another edition
4.0
The blurb on the back did not give me the idea that this was a ghost story, but it is.
I would have picked it up sooner if I had known.
I would have picked it up sooner if I had known.
tynathereader's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
tech9_16's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
amysutton's review against another edition
3.0
Every year on Dead Wednesday, 8th graders are taught a lesson about reckless behavior. They’re given a name of a teen who recently passed away by making a reckless decision - drinking and drinking, texting and driving, etc. - and the whole community completely ignores them to help them reflect on their choices.
Worm is looking forward to Dead Wed because he is certain this will be his day of complete freedom. You can get away with a lot when all teachers and adult will ignore ANYTHING you do. Instead, he learns a bigger lesson than he’s expecting to.
This was a very thematic book. There was a lot to reflect on and think about. I enjoyed the characters, but they were not very deep. This is the type of book that fully relies on the Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope, but does it with a purpose in mind and does it well. This is definitely something a little bit different in the YA genre.
Worm is looking forward to Dead Wed because he is certain this will be his day of complete freedom. You can get away with a lot when all teachers and adult will ignore ANYTHING you do. Instead, he learns a bigger lesson than he’s expecting to.
This was a very thematic book. There was a lot to reflect on and think about. I enjoyed the characters, but they were not very deep. This is the type of book that fully relies on the Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope, but does it with a purpose in mind and does it well. This is definitely something a little bit different in the YA genre.
sjhammer9's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Book ends on a lighthearted hopeful note! Left me smiling all day!
melaniemccreary's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0