Helpful Score: 4
Am I missing something? Can someone please tell me what it is? Why is the front cover of this ARC covered with wonderful blurbs? Why is the back cover the same? Why are there three and a half pages inside (three of them filled to the brim) with wonderful blurbs? Someone tell me because I'm not seeing it.
I rated this two stars because I did finish it although that's not a huge feat considering I did this in one evening only picking up the book three times. If I started listing all the other things I did in between I'd be here for hours so I won't. Let's just say it's super fast. And who wants to know the reason for that? YOU?? Oh good. Because there's nothing to it.
It kept me going because I wanted to see how Kyle dies at the end. I have to be straight up here. That's the only reason. But even that wasn't anywhere near as climactic as they made it out to seem. Where is the excitment? Where is the good writing?
Kyle is speaking straight at the reader which is nothing else but annoying in my opinion and when you through in a few one sided convo's I think this book needs a straight jacket and a trip to the looney bin.
Note to publishers: There is a certain line to be drawn when hyping a book. If you are not SURE that the book is "gut wrenching" (what?), "stunning" (where exactly?), "unforgettable" (lmao), and "outstanding, original, haunting" then don't shout it to the world. This is nothing if not medicocre yet it's thrown at people like it's life-changing. Just in case we have some slow learners out there - you create a desire for a bang and people want a bang. You don't deliver said bang people get annoyed. In the words of my five year old: Get it? Got it? Good.
I rated this two stars because I did finish it although that's not a huge feat considering I did this in one evening only picking up the book three times. If I started listing all the other things I did in between I'd be here for hours so I won't. Let's just say it's super fast. And who wants to know the reason for that? YOU?? Oh good. Because there's nothing to it.
It kept me going because I wanted to see how Kyle dies at the end. I have to be straight up here. That's the only reason. But even that wasn't anywhere near as climactic as they made it out to seem. Where is the excitment? Where is the good writing?
Kyle is speaking straight at the reader which is nothing else but annoying in my opinion and when you through in a few one sided convo's I think this book needs a straight jacket and a trip to the looney bin.
Note to publishers: There is a certain line to be drawn when hyping a book. If you are not SURE that the book is "gut wrenching" (what?), "stunning" (where exactly?), "unforgettable" (lmao), and "outstanding, original, haunting" then don't shout it to the world. This is nothing if not medicocre yet it's thrown at people like it's life-changing. Just in case we have some slow learners out there - you create a desire for a bang and people want a bang. You don't deliver said bang people get annoyed. In the words of my five year old: Get it? Got it? Good.
Helpful Score: 1
Reviewed by Karin Librarian for TeensReadToo.com
Kyle is a hoodie. One of those kids that sits in the back of the class, tries not to be noticed, doesn't do his homework (only because he doesn't see the point), and dresses in the same "uniform" every day - black jeans, black shirt, black hoodie.
You can find hoodies in every school, even though they might be called something else - slackers, freaks, stoners. Whenever you see them walking down the hall or through the mall, you don't know exactly what to expect - you just know it won't be good.
YOU by Charles Benoit provides a glimpse into the mind of Kyle. By writing in a second-person point-of-view, the reader actually walks around inside Kyle's head. You are the character going through the story.
* You are the one listening to the teachers explain how important it is you turn in all your work the rest of the
grading period even though you still won't be able to pass the class.
* You are the one attending Midlands High School because your grades weren't good enough to go to the
private school with the people you already know.
* You are the one with a secret crush on a girl you're afraid you have no chance with.
* You are the one who thinks that your cute, kindergarten-age sister is the best person you know.
* You are the one with a tragic end.
Kyle is a good guy. Is he misunderstood? No - he projects exactly what he wants to project. The people in his life don't give him a reason to do anything differently.
EVERY educator needs to read this book!
Kyle is a hoodie. One of those kids that sits in the back of the class, tries not to be noticed, doesn't do his homework (only because he doesn't see the point), and dresses in the same "uniform" every day - black jeans, black shirt, black hoodie.
You can find hoodies in every school, even though they might be called something else - slackers, freaks, stoners. Whenever you see them walking down the hall or through the mall, you don't know exactly what to expect - you just know it won't be good.
YOU by Charles Benoit provides a glimpse into the mind of Kyle. By writing in a second-person point-of-view, the reader actually walks around inside Kyle's head. You are the character going through the story.
* You are the one listening to the teachers explain how important it is you turn in all your work the rest of the
grading period even though you still won't be able to pass the class.
* You are the one attending Midlands High School because your grades weren't good enough to go to the
private school with the people you already know.
* You are the one with a secret crush on a girl you're afraid you have no chance with.
* You are the one who thinks that your cute, kindergarten-age sister is the best person you know.
* You are the one with a tragic end.
Kyle is a good guy. Is he misunderstood? No - he projects exactly what he wants to project. The people in his life don't give him a reason to do anything differently.
EVERY educator needs to read this book!
