Reviews

Gap Life by John Coy

shighley's review against another edition

2.0

Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced copy. Interesting premise, but I wish the book had spent more time with Cray and the group home and his relationships with the residents. I can't believe a 17-year-old right out of high school would be hired for such a job; and how old was Rayne when she was hired? Many of my students devoured Coy's books, but this one would not be as interesting to my students who like the ones about sports. Cray certainly did not seem mature enough to fit the final resolution. I also cannot believe that the parents would have let him disappear for days on end.

jshettel's review against another edition

2.0

I didn't love any of these characters nor did I feel satisfied about the ending.

julia_reads_yay's review

4.0

It was an amazing book and it teaches us that we don’t have do do enything we don’t want to do.

sunbear98's review

4.0

Love John Coy and his books. I'm afraid my favorite will always be Box Out. I love his sports stories so this one wasn't one of my favorites, though it has a solid story line and great characters.

ninetalevixen's review

DNF at 15%.

I know I'm picky, but nothing I'm reading is convincing me that Rayne isn't just another manic pixie dream girl. The premise of a gap year appealed to me initially, but I just don't think this would be a very satisfying read for me to finish.

rachelannekass's review

3.0

This book showed a high school senior who decides to go against his father's wishes to become a doctor and decides to take a gap year. He works the summer, meets a girl who helps him become more independent, and stands up to his intimidating father. In a time when the pressure to go to college and follow a prescribed path seems to be at a breaking point, this was a refreshing read about working hard to achieve your own goals.

Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced reader copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

margothere's review against another edition

4.0

The more I read, the more I liked Cray as a character and as a young man. There is a honesty to his character, sometimes subtle. His story had me wishing him well and imagining what his future might bring.