A review by ufcasey
Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King

5.0

This is a sometimes strange but completely wonderful book. Where else can you read about flow charts, a talking pagoda, and multiple imaginary versions of a dead kid? Ok that sounds weird and probably isn't a good recommendation for this book, so ignore that. Instead focus on this: this book is about a boy and a girl who are childhood friends, grow up, grow apart, and then one of them dies under unusual circumstances. The beginning of the story takes place at the funeral and moves forward depicting how Vera tries to move on with her life after the loss of her ex best friend. However this storyline is sporadically interrupted by a second storyline about Vera and Charlie's past, starting with their childhood and moving forward towards the day Charlie dies. At the end, the two story lines converge, and I just never wanted this book to end. This book is definitely going on my favorites shelf. Also, I highly recommend the audiobook!