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abaugher's review
3.0
drug use, teen relationships, total insecurity and agony. loved it. didn't resolve any issues, protagonist may never get beyond what he's doing now. so what? it was all about the moment.
kealey_explores's review
1.0
For someone who has experienced and witnessed too much drug abuse and its destruction at a young age, this book had me less than impressed. I really don't give a shit how your acid trip feels, tell me something real.
jgriffin's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
For being a book about a teenage boy on an acid trip, it's pretty boring. I liked the bizarre way the author would describe how the MC perceived the world while he was on drugs, very creative. The characters felt like believable teenage dickheads. Everything else I disliked though. It felt underdeveloped in really key places and overdeveloped in other, less crucial places. Plot points that felt like they were supposed to be very important would only be mentioned once or not at all before they were brought up again and supposed to have relevance to the audience. Was a slog to read through, and unlike the MC, I wasn't having fun.
lisakate1126's review
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
williamsdebbied's review
1.0
Brendan narrates as he and his friends take tabs of pure sunshine (acid/LSD) and wander around. At first, the boys are having a good time, but Brendan's trip takes a depressing turn and he ends up alone, questioning the world and his place in it.
I was disappointed in the story. Though some readers will enjoy a peek into an acid trip (at several points you really feel like you are riding along on the trip) the ending is abrupt and inconclusive. What could have been a powerful read ends with a fizzle as Brendan sobers up. He doesn't change or grow as a result of his experiences--he's simply another kid who thinks he understands everything.
I was disappointed in the story. Though some readers will enjoy a peek into an acid trip (at several points you really feel like you are riding along on the trip) the ending is abrupt and inconclusive. What could have been a powerful read ends with a fizzle as Brendan sobers up. He doesn't change or grow as a result of his experiences--he's simply another kid who thinks he understands everything.
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