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christy_1980's review
4.0
A must read for any middle school or high school soul. This very necessary book speaks to the topic of bullying but, more importantly, the adverse affects that it has on the person being bullied, their friends and family, and even the person or people who do the bullying when the outcome becomes heartbreaking final. I also think this is an incredibly important read for any parent of a child in this age group if for nothing else, to be able to talk with their kids about bullying and be a little more aware of this very real and devastating issue.
baraa3005's review
3.0
“I sometimes daydream about becoming somebody else. Anybody else. Not me. I imagine how I might lose myself, my old self.”
I am not sure how I feel about the book, while I enjoyed my time with the books but I feel like the characters could've used more work especially Sam.
I am not sure how I feel about the book, while I enjoyed my time with the books but I feel like the characters could've used more work especially Sam.
heidiliz's review against another edition
1.0
This was so disappointing. The only good parts were in the end, so 90% of this book was unbearable.
emily_clay's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
amdame1's review
3.0
3.5 stars
Preller, author of Bystander, has written another vivid account of bullying and the effect it can have on students.
Sam Proctor keeps a journal after a girl at his school was cyberbullied and committed suicide. Sam relates his participation - albeit reluctant - in the bullying and his thoughts and actions afterwards as well.
Authentic teen voice; most entries are short making this a good pick for a reluctant reader.
My first reaction as a teacher was "why didn't any adults intervene?" but then acknowledged that I have no idea what is on my students' social media pages either. While I appreciate that this is a message that students need to hear, to me this felt like there was a MESSAGE that became more important than the storyline itself.
Preller, author of Bystander, has written another vivid account of bullying and the effect it can have on students.
Sam Proctor keeps a journal after a girl at his school was cyberbullied and committed suicide. Sam relates his participation - albeit reluctant - in the bullying and his thoughts and actions afterwards as well.
Authentic teen voice; most entries are short making this a good pick for a reluctant reader.
My first reaction as a teacher was "why didn't any adults intervene?" but then acknowledged that I have no idea what is on my students' social media pages either. While I appreciate that this is a message that students need to hear, to me this felt like there was a MESSAGE that became more important than the storyline itself.
mariamareads's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. I’m at a loss for words with this book, but I will try my best. The characters were so real, as well as the emotions. This book does deal with suicide so trigger warning. I felt so many emotions during this book and I never wanted to put it down. 10/10 would recommend!
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