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  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers (March 26, 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0547904312
  • ISBN-13: 978-0547904313
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.1 x 8.2 inches
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsLove the title, Love Cricket
By Jennifer Miller VINE VOICE on April 12, 2013
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I picked this book up because of the title. Isn't it just the greatest title ever?!? Anyways, Cricket is an orphan who basically thinks life sucks. He's very angry and sometimes thinks it would be better if he just ended it all and be done with it. However, he also sticks up for the little guys, takes care of them so that they don't get bullied, falls in "love" with a girl, and has some life transforming moments. Who wouldn't see life a little sweeter when Wynona is around?

I laughed, grumbled, and cried within this novel. It sucks you in almost immediately. Cricket is blunt and raw and open. The voice is tremendous. The coming of age theme is strong. The ending is well worth getting through some of the language and vulgarity from Cricket. He is a love me or hate me character. I just happen to love him!
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3.0 out of 5 starsA lot of Profanity! but if you can get past that it's not too bad...
By Didi on August 19, 2015
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This one is a bit out of the genres I usually read but I decided to give it a try because the title was interesting :D

It wasn't disappointing... but it wasn't the greatest book I've read either. I'm not a huge fan of profanity (and rarely if ever use it) so that was one major turn off. But, if you're trying to represent how kids speak lately maybe it can represent some of them?

As far as the story goes, a kid with problems and how he finds a way to keep living through life and be better? It's pretty straight forward and the main character kind of grows on you because of his deep inner kindness and love for the younger orphans he lives with. He may have some problems with expressing himself and speaking nicely but considering his circumstances he turned out to be a pretty cool guy.

For me, the book would have been 4 stars in stead of 3 if the ending were a bit better. I don't want to spoil the details... but it kind of ends abruptly and leaving the reader with many questions!! Though I'm already on a new book so I won't worry too much about it :D
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4.0 out of 5 starsQuite an impact
By Dr. W. C. kasten on June 19, 2014
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I chose this book off the Golden Kite nominees. I was almost offended by the harsh title, but upon reading the description, I wanted to know this character. In children's and ya literature, there are few main characters who are so angry, perhaps mentally ill. So a few chapters into this when Blagden gives us a character who at that point seems to have no redeeming characteristics, I truly wondered where an author could go with such a bleak prospect. Cricket exhibits symptoms of something like Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and maybe some other things. I am not an expert on ODD. And, because I have known adolescents with this, I was intrigued how this would play out.

Soon, we, as readers, see glimmers of good in Cricket. And we both want to bless and sympathize with the nuns who are committed to him. That scary part of "aging out" of the system at 18 is a huge embarrassment and hole in our foster care systems. What 18 year old is totally ready for grown-up life responsibility? Surely Cricket is not.

So, I was encouraged when we see some redemption in Cricket,starting with his love of stories, and storytelling, and kudos to the teacher that treated him lament as a valid, underdeveloped piece of writing, and overlooked the intended shock factor.

While this does get a bit religious and preachy in the end, I do admire that we are left with a sense of hope that Cricket could improve, could choose some good options, and create a meaningful life.

I enjoyed this book and have recommended it to folks who are looking for the "edgy" novel for teens.
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5.0 out of 5 starsOh Cricket, you mad, mad, loveable mess.
By Amazon Customer on April 19, 2013
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I read alot of books. I mean, ALOT of books. But it's rare that I want to start a book over the second I read the last word of the last page. Cricket Cherpin, he of the cursedly unfortunate name and infinite sarcasm, struck such a chord with me personally that I wish I could give more than 5 stars.

He is infinitely flawed. Damaged physically and emotionally. Yet, he stands up for what he believes in. He stands as protector for those that are too weak to do so themselves. He does it all while being grotesquely horny and hilarious!

While there are many sexual innuendos in this book that may make some parents afraid to let their daughters read it, I think this is a great insight into the mind of an adolescent male, for good or for bad. While he is certainly a raging ball of hormones, he is still driven by his heart, which most people overlook when they think of the adolescent male.

I've already suggested this book to my teenager daughter, and would suggest it to everyone. Young, Old, In-between... this ones for you.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA Father Finds A Connection to A Son
By Larry East Bay on July 17, 2014
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It's rare that my 18-year-old son and I would agree on anything, much less the entertainment factor of a book. But this relatively new coming-of-age book looked interesting so I gave it to him for Hanukkah. Much to my surprise, I received a thank you note, telling me that the book did a great job of describing the kinds of things that were swirling around in his own head. Imagine that! So I purchased a second copy and read the book myself. I loved it, too. Well constructed and well written, with appropriately salty language.

I let my son know that I also liked the book, and I sent him a copy of "Catcher in the Rye," describing it as my generation's version of the same book. I got no response from my son, but I did notice that he had actually also read that book!
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5.0 out of 5 starsat once a twisted simulacrum and transcendent celebration of life

Scott Blagden’s Dear Life, You Suck hit me like a punch to the gut.

In a good way.

Blagden’s debut novel is not for the faint of heart (or stomach). Read more

Published 4 months ago by Joshua David Bellin
3.0 out of 5 starsAn ok read if you have time on your hands, great title.

Great title with promise! Interesting day in the life book. Many books out there that merit your time more. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Fantasy Fan MKSTAN3
2.0 out of 5 starsno no no don't waste your time

I was grabbed by the title, but a few pages in was totally turned off. The bad language? Not necessarily; I can out-cuss this character. Read more

Published 11 months ago by Deborah Sandford
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

It was hillarious an sad at the same time. I couldn't put it down

Published 14 months ago by Emma Yeager-Chael
4.0 out of 5 starsVery real believable...

This book is well written, the author is able to describe the tortuous feelings, relationship, cricket has with his life, caregivers.

Published 22 months ago by Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 starsgreat

I love this book it had a good begging and amazing ending sad but great buy it for school book clubs

Published on April 1, 2014 by Kiki
5.0 out of 5 starsHow Would You Deal with His Life?

Dear Life, You Suck by Scott Blagden was, as others put it, a roller coaster ride. I know this is fiction, but you feel for this poor kid. Read more

Published on February 5, 2014 by sunday
3.0 out of 5 starsDark and heartbreaking with a promising ending

This book is so different then books I usually read. I really liked the writing. Anyone that had troubled family life growing up may appreciate this one more then the average... Read more

Published on January 3, 2014 by Danielle
5.0 out of 5 starsDear Life, You Suck Book Review (Literature)

"Dear Life, You Suck" by Scott Blagden is a novel written about a troubled teenage orphan named "Cricket Cherpins" who faces struggles in his last year of high... Read more

Published on November 22, 2013 by DJ
5.0 out of 5 starsunique voice of the protagonist makes this an enjoyable read

Dear Life, You Suck is a fantastic novel of content, prose but, more importantly, it is full of spirit. Read more

Published on November 21, 2013 by AIROLF

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