321 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781416994343
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 09 March 2010
Description
On the surface, Ramiro Lopez and Jake Upthegrove couldn't live more different lives. Ram is Mexican-American, lives in the poor section of town, and is doing his best to keep his mother sane while his brother fights off a drug-induced coma. Jake i...
Community Reviews Summary of 278 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
sad 50%
hopeful 30%
funny 20%
inspiring 20%
dark 10%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Cursing, DeathModerate
Child death, Racism, Drug abuseMinor
Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Racial slurs
321 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781416994343
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 09 March 2010
Description
On the surface, Ramiro Lopez and Jake Upthegrove couldn't live more different lives. Ram is Mexican-American, lives in the poor section of town, and is doing his best to keep his mother sane while his brother fights off a drug-induced coma. Jake i...
Community Reviews Summary of 278 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
sad 50%
hopeful 30%
funny 20%
inspiring 20%
dark 10%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Cursing, DeathModerate
Child death, Racism, Drug abuseMinor
Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Racial slurs