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5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before (Hardcover)
This book is wonderful. I read it in two days. I literally could not put it down. It's strong for the most part, with some parts feeling weaker than others:
**SPOILERS** The first part of this book is so strong that I was jealous. It's so perfectly written. Everything is so subtle. The dialogue is ridiculously strong and this is where the book is actually laugh out loud funny. When Albert and Mia meet is it written beautifully. It made me ache at how realistic it was and how much it made me laugh. This is really the only part of the book that is really, really funny. The middle of the book is kind of weak. There are a few chuckles here and there, but then it kind of goes in circles with all of the events happening. This is a bad thing, but also kind of a good thing. It seems that in high school, that's how things really happen. Especially when someone has a disease or is on the verge of death. Things seem to blur together and sometimes you can barely make out what day it is and you do crazy things and forget what you're doing sometimes. This is where the dialogue is also weak, which is really the only problem I have with this book. I think David Yoo intended to do things this way though. He totally redeems the story after he and Mia break up. The story seems to get stronger. He makes it a blur in a way, but on purpose. It's very subtle. The ending is perfect. After Ryan tells Albert that he and Mia had sex, I think he is furious. But when they go back to where the frogs are, he sees things differently. They went through things together, so NOW they're something. It's a beautiful ending, and I totally did not see it coming. The last couple of paragraphs gave me a lump in my throat. Overall, this book is highly recommended. It says 'young adult' as the target audience. I kind of disagree. The book is about young adults, but there is quite a bit of swearing and talk of sexual things every now and then. I was not offended in the slightest, but basically what I am getting at is that this book is relatable from 16 years on up. It hits incredibly close to home. If your heart has ever been broken, you need to read this book.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book,
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This review is from: Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before (Paperback)
Funny truthful book about an anti-social, Asian stereotypical kid in High School. Being Asian as well, I can relate to a lot of what is said in the book. Great read.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before,
By Mrs. Magoo "Mrs. Magoo Reads" (California, United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before (Paperback)
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Title: Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before Author: David Yoo Grade: A- Ideal Audience: Boys & Girls, 14+ Summary: Al lives his life swimming in a sea of unpopularity. The only thing that separates him from the other rejects is that Al voluntary lives this way: it's easier to have only sixth graders as friends than to try to navigate the social structure at his high school. However, when Al somehow manages to secure Mia (the most beautiful and popular girl at the school) as his girlfriend, he is unwillingly thrust into Mia's circle, full of universally beloved people. But all Al cares about is the fact that he is with the girl he loves. Then, Al's bliss is intruded upon: Ryan, Mia's ex, develops cancer. Ryan requests that Mia take care of him, and suddenly the two are attached at the hip. It becomes clear to Al that Ryan is trying to get back Mia while using his cancer as an excuse, but no one will hear a word spoken against Ryan. Can Al fix this one? Or will his lack of social skills prohibit any progress of tipping off Mia to Ryan's plan? My thoughts: I literally laughed out loud in several parts while reading this book. I did not merely chuckle. I cracked up. It is, hands down, one of the five funniest books I have ever read. Yoo uses a clever mix of humor, sarcasm, wit, and irony to entertain the reader throughout the entire novel. Although the book occasionally dragged, the majority of the time I was eager to keep reading. You should put this near the top of your to read pile, especially if you're looking for a laugh!
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