I thought it was a great book. The story made you feel that it ...
594258
I thought it was a great book.  The story made you feel that it had happened today.  You felt so much reading it.  I liked it very much.
1626580
The entire time I read the book I felt that The book was missing it's edge. But the end really got me. That's where it finally started feeling real.

As I read the book I couldn't help but think of the cliche to 'be patient with advice, it's just a form of nostalgia' because that's what this book is.

I admire what the author is doing here. It's admirable and noble. It's for the kids...
3392899
Even though it was a bit predictable, it was just a enjoyable book, that you could feel like you were there, and made me feel good......we need more books like that!!
3692039
the author made u feel like u were there too he told everyone's view of the story I think the reason I like it so much is because I'm dealing with some friend trouble myself it's such a wonderful book  that you need to read
268363
Now that was a good story!  When a book ends like this one, it makes me feel some kind of way. Hard to explain it. I quess you could say sad, but expectant. I must read on.
1565773
I personally thought it was great. It's got a great story line and maybe some unrealistic events, but good nevertheless.
3504011
I thought that the book was excellent. I had to read it for a history class at Florida State University and just loved it. It is very depressing, but it made me look at myself and my own prejudices. I really would like to  thnak the author for having the courage to write this book. I look forward  to reading her other books.
1472709
I connected with the characters right away. I thought the book was funny. I felt a connection to one of the characters (trying to keep this spoiler free so I'm not saying which one!). It didn't end the way I wanted it to and I did feel like the ending was a little cheesy. BUT that may just be because it wasn't ending how I wanted it to. This had been on my TBR for a long time; I'm glad I finally read it!! :)
2145224
It was a great story. I kept reading to see what happenes. The intense emtions that were played out.... It was enough to make me get teary eyed and think about my own life. This is the one book I have read, in a long time, that hit my own inner termiol I face with relationships.
2963005
It is a story that can make you feel as if you are in the story actually seeing all the characters. It is written in slang and in a play but people can later on forget about it and really get into the story. It is a good book. I am reading it because of the mandatory summer school reading. This is one of the few books that I have read/enjoyed. I recommend it to everyone.
2515869
I loved this book and once I began it could not put it down.  The problem with trying to review it is that I read it some time ago and am having difficulty remembering most of it (I was reading a lot of books then, lots and lots).  Usually that's a sign that the story didn't make much of an impression on me but I know that I kept telling my husband, "you've just got to read this book, it's great".  I also remember that there was a big cast of characters that I had a bit of trouble keeping track of.  I was wishing they'd make it into a movie.  It kept thinking this would make a fantastic film.
1058752
I have to say that when I started reading this book that I was at first not quite sure that this was going to be a book for me. But, I kept reading it and I found I just could not stop reading it. So I did finish it in just a day not like me at all. So now I need to pick up more of your work because I really enjoyed it a lot. A question when will you think about adding more to the story?
1318474
I thought the book was great. Kept me interested as a reader and as someone who has experienced much of what was written about I can honestly say she hit the nail on the head. She had me laughing and crying. If you're someone who doesn't really enjoy books about things of a real life human nature then this isn't for you. But I still recommend everyone read this. It'll make you think twice about judging people prematurely.
530759
All in all I liked the book. The characters were great, they were likable but they also had qualities that I disliked. Odd that I should like that, but to me is made them feel human. Real. The only thing I didn't like about the book is, I feel like there were things that should have been more drawn out. I understood that Jess was hurting, but I don't feel like I truly knew her. Adam was fantastic. And I really liked Molly as well. I would have preferred a little more character development on Jess and even her mom.
1988012
It seems that most people either love it or hate it. I think that's what makes a great book sometimes though. I really loved it. The one thing that got me was that at times I would rush while reading it then have to go back.
Overall it was great, I think. I loved how she pulled together so many characters' POVs. You actually see both sides of the matter which is not always put into other books. The ending makes you anxious for the next book. This book is great, I think.
1967354
I decided to read this book after the movie came out and a few friends recommended it.

There is a lot of jumping around in the story and you have to pay attention to the section headings to figure out what point in time the story is covering. Even with that though, I still got a little confused. I had to keep going back to check and see how old Henry was in the part I was reading. But once I got my bearings it was okay.

And I absolutely loved the book. And then seriously cried at the end. I think I cry at the end of most books, so take that with a little hint of salt. Or a lot, your choice.

I originally wrote a review that was full of confusion, because that's the way I felt after reading a bunch of the other reviews. Some people really disliked the book and poked holes in the characters, the storyline and the author's way of telling the story. It almost seems like we read completely different books. And darn it, it made me question my experience with the book AFTER I'd already read it.

Forget that. I enjoyed it. I got sucked in. It didn't have to be perfect for me to enjoy it. I did read it so fast that I may have missed some things. And maybe even some important things. So when I get my copy back, I'm going to go back and reread it. And I really hope it holds up under a second reading. I think it will.
4756627
It lefte saying wow. It had me in my feeling. I really enjoyed it. Great read