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madlen_k's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
4.75
dreamaddict's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
gemmaalice's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ladyaylesworth's review against another edition
4.0
Amazing story, great characters, well-written tear-jerker. I'm glad I picked this up!
heiden2020's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
medium-paced
4.0
kouran94's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Terminal illness, and Medical content
lingualibri's review against another edition
3.0
I really didn't think I was going to like this book at all. To be honest, I really wasn't all that impressed. It's the kind of book that all the conservative (but popular) girls read in late middle school. And as I never really cared for those girls, I question why I ever picked it up. Nevertheless, I was strangely drawn into it. I suppose I wanted to know how the story ended, but I think I was really only in it for Campbell's character. Once his part of the story was resolved and the mystery of the dog was answered, I didn't really care about anyone else.
I should have better anticipated the surprise sad ending, but I didn't. I didn't cry or anything, but upon completion of the book, I snuck into my sister's room, told her she could have a kidney if she ever needed one, and gave her a hug. I suppose the ultimate effect this book had on me was a stronger urge to hug my sister and inspiration to think about organ donation for a couple of days. Nothing mind-blowing, but not quite uninteresting.
I should have better anticipated the surprise sad ending, but I didn't. I didn't cry or anything, but upon completion of the book, I snuck into my sister's room, told her she could have a kidney if she ever needed one, and gave her a hug. I suppose the ultimate effect this book had on me was a stronger urge to hug my sister and inspiration to think about organ donation for a couple of days. Nothing mind-blowing, but not quite uninteresting.