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protoman21's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book and I found the concept of it to be very fun and interesting. Who hasn't wanted to know what happened to a favorite character after their story has been told. Years after Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie, where his big brother Steven was the star of the show, we get Jeffrey's story and see how his life has changed and the long term aftermath of being a cancer survivor. A strong story on its own, but really neat considering the background. Tad skirted the line between snarky and annoying, which is probably rather true to life, especially for a junior high kid. The standardized testing angle felt a little preachy, but it could have been worse. Lindsey could have been more fleshed out, but I also think the book was the right length, and I like that the romance between them was at an appropriate level and wasn't portrayed as a soul-mate connection that was unmatched. Worth a read for all fans of the first book.
juanitad15's review against another edition
4.0
This is book is the only book that has ever made me cry. Not like a tear, I've done that before, but cry not being able to stop for an hour or so after finishing the book. This is a great book. I'm honestly speechless.
gmamartha's review against another edition
3.0
I loved Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie - and this one did not disappoint.
mary_elizabeth's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
4saradouglas's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't actually realize this was a sequel until I was about 40 pages in, so I haven't read Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie. It turns out that it doesn't matter; this book can stand alone. I really enjoyed this book. It takes on several serious topics such as childhood cancer and standardized testing, but Sonneblick has such an easy tone that you really enjoy reading it all. I flew through the book and wished I had read the other book first so that this one would mean even more. I really enjoyed this.
lanica's review against another edition
4.0
Incredible book about childhood cancer from a survivor's view point. It's a follow up to [b:Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie|318404|Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie|Jordan Sonnenblick|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1377989934s/318404.jpg|2129865], which is another amazing book you should all read!
amanda3050's review against another edition
4.0
another disability book. I don't know why I like these so much, but this one was way funny.
abigail_shreck's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mfh1979's review against another edition
3.0
This was a good, quick read. Even though I saw the ending coming, I still cried. I think the characters were well developed, and most kinds will be able to sink into this story.
There are some seriously dated references though... I, a nearly 40 year old, knew the games and terms used by the 8th grader main character/s. I am also not too sure about the boys' vocabulary and the reluctance to swear... The book deals with some hefty, deep issues... but is clearly written for the fourth or fifth grade levels. I would recommend.
There are some seriously dated references though... I, a nearly 40 year old, knew the games and terms used by the 8th grader main character/s. I am also not too sure about the boys' vocabulary and the reluctance to swear... The book deals with some hefty, deep issues... but is clearly written for the fourth or fifth grade levels. I would recommend.