optimisms's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
I just don't really understand what the point of this book was. Nothing much really happens – some kids get caught cheating and then the people around them react to that, but it's not that interesting or eventful. The few lessons that are learned are fairly basic and shallow. There's not a single character that is interesting and the author does not have a good grasp of the teenage voice. Every single character is either stupid, shallow, selfish, immature, or dramatic to the point of being a caricature. Ruby is particularly unbearable to read, but they all suck. It's a relatively quick read and I didn't actively hate it while reading it, but I can't recommend it. Almost anything else would be more enjoyable and worthwhile.
jeanniechambers's review against another edition
5.0
A good middle-grade book. I really liked all the different character personalities, their POV and the progression of the story.
I’m passing it on to a couple of middle-grade grandchildren.
I’m passing it on to a couple of middle-grade grandchildren.
erika97's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
melloyellow0920's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
mon_ique's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting perspectives about cheating. Love Rob, though Dan was a jerk, and Ruby was hilarious. I also agree that with cheating, your living a lie, especially if you continue cheating. Scary to think, what if pilots and mechanics cheated at learning their jobs? Cool experience!
nerfherder86's review against another edition
3.0
Eighth graders who have never before cheated in school, decide to do so on one test, and then face the consequences. Each chapter is from a different point of view, as each character reacts--either it's no big deal, or it's a big deal and throws them into cold sweats, and so on. Some students are afraid of how their parents will react when they find out about the cheating. And the big question, will they narc on who got them the test answers? Very interesting book.
kinsa_zia's review against another edition
1.0
I'd give this zero stars if GoodReads allowed such... This book is too terrible for words. I wanted to rip it into tiny pieces several times, actually. Ugh. Such a stupid story.
iceangel9's review against another edition
4.0
This is a book about six students who are involved in cheating to one degree or another. Each chapter in the book is written from the point of view of a different student. Koss does a really good job of showing us the different perspectives of a typical cross section of middle school kids. The frequent switch in point of view may make this a difficult book for some readers. As a teacher, I find it annoying that while the students have to deal with the consequences of cheating not all of them ever understand why it is wrong.
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