Angie A. (sh0rtstak) - , reviewed on 9/6/2012 + 89 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

After seeing such high reviews for this book I had high hopes. After reading it, I'm left wondering why people give it such high ratings. I work in the medical field and I have seen many different reactions from people who know they don't have long to live. The main character in this book, Tess, reacts in a way that is rather appalling to me. This book reminded me of "A Walk To Remember". Both have a teen girl dying, young love, and things to do before it's time to check out. How they deal with it is where the similarities end.
Tess decides to make a list of things she wants to do before she dies. Forgive me if I think having sex with a complete stranger, doing drugs, stealing a car, and shoplifting are things most people wouldn't put as a high priority. She's also cranky with her father who gave up his life to be there for her, her younger brother, and her best friend. While I can't say for sure how I or even my own teenage daughter would react when faced with the reality..I can pray we'd want to go out with a little more grace.
I know some people may argue and it's not my intention to offend anyone, I just think this book was less than even good. While I should have felt sorry for the main character, I felt more sorry for the people in her life she hurt along the way.
As a side note - This is written in British dialogue.

Back to all reviews by this member
Back to all reviews of this book
Back to Book Reviews
Back to Book Details