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lordfarquaadhaircut's review against another edition
4.0
I can't even remember how many times I reread this book when I was young. I dont remember much about it now, but I know back then I devoured it happily over and over again
watermelonwombat's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
miranderkooy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Another favourite from my tween years. Beautiful story about family and honesty and how people deal with trauma. This book evokes such vivid imagery (especially of the seaside setting and winter flashbacks), strong sense of the characters, and a whole lot of emotions.
chooper454's review against another edition
5.0
This book changed my life as a kid and still continues to touch my heart as an adult.
amyl88's review
3.0
A solid middle-grade story about a girl who has a secret... I thought the secret part was a bit anticlimactic - it was built up to be a big deal, but ended up not. In the main story, Thea goes to her grandparents' for a summer visit, and finds her aunts acting strangely. She and her younger cousin, Jocelyn, decide to try to find out what the aunts are plotting.
The side story, the "one hundred truths", happens because a while back, Thea suddenly became a liar for reasons unknown to her parents. Her mother presents her with a notebook as she's leaving for her trip, suggesting she write down four truths every day. It is through these truths that Thea eventually tells the story of what happened to her that turned her into a liar.
The side story, the "one hundred truths", happens because a while back, Thea suddenly became a liar for reasons unknown to her parents. Her mother presents her with a notebook as she's leaving for her trip, suggesting she write down four truths every day. It is through these truths that Thea eventually tells the story of what happened to her that turned her into a liar.
3dotsforme's review against another edition
3.0
Lying becomes an easy habit after trying not to reveal a horrible event the previous winter. Good for middle schoolers.
raegancampbell's review against another edition
5.0
Schumacher uses humor and familial relationships to portray a great message valuable to anybody.