I'm an avid reader and this book has been very well-received, so of course I had to pick it up. I'm not sure how I feel about it honestly. I understand the overarching message of participation in life, but at the same time some of the moments in the book were just...strange. The main character is frustrating at times but that doesn't necessarily mean the book is bad. I definitely could see him learning and changing, as with all of the characters.

I think what makes me hesitate is that there was no real story arc. There was a plot, but when the novel ended I was just left thinking, "Oh. I guess it's over now. Okay." I didn't feel a climax or a resolution, it just felt awkward. Which I guess fits because it is just a kid talking about his life. There were several moments that felt somewhat important, and they just happened and passed.

I'm blabbering here, but I really don't know what to say about this book. I enjoyed reading it but it is definitely a strange one. I wouldn't excitedly recommend this book to anyone, but I would still react positively if someone told me they were picking it up.

I know, most useless review ever, right?