This book was phenomenal. A perfect depiction of how teenage years can be so dark, twisty and angst ridden. Heart wrenching.
The relationship between Anika and her mother is how things should be. Any person who felt like a misfit when they were teenagers should read this book.
The character development is well done. The challenges that high school kids face in this book can be very real. Parents should face up to these hard facts. Read this cautionary tale to know what your misfit child might be going through. Be nosy. Don't give up on your kids.
Gripe. The reason for the four stars: I realize this is intended to be a YA book, but I had a difficult time getting past the language she used in her writing. I've been to Nebraska and I've got a pre-teen boy. The teen/slang/supposed Nebraska dialect didn't do it for me. I also feel this is one book that we as parents need to read before our kids do. There is strong adult content and language in the book. Teach your kids the difference between right and wrong
The relationship between Anika and her mother is how things should be. Any person who felt like a misfit when they were teenagers should read this book.
The character development is well done. The challenges that high school kids face in this book can be very real. Parents should face up to these hard facts. Read this cautionary tale to know what your misfit child might be going through. Be nosy. Don't give up on your kids.
Gripe. The reason for the four stars: I realize this is intended to be a YA book, but I had a difficult time getting past the language she used in her writing. I've been to Nebraska and I've got a pre-teen boy. The teen/slang/supposed Nebraska dialect didn't do it for me. I also feel this is one book that we as parents need to read before our kids do. There is strong adult content and language in the book. Teach your kids the difference between right and wrong
