Very readable writing style - and easily read in nearly one sitting. I very much enjoyed Mia's unique family, from her hipster-to-square dad to ex-rocker girl mom to blond hair-blue eyed Teddy. I love that this family was so close that they liked to spend time together. None of the typical teenage-angst drama. One of my favorite characters was Gramps though. The man of few words, who is much more sensitive and emotional than he outwardly appears.
The relationships between Mia & Kim and Mia & Adam seemed more genuine for their flaws. Mia & Kim initially not liking each other; Mia not feeling comfortable around Adam's band or music; Kim & Adam both loving Mia but not really bonding with each other.
This was a thought-provoking book. Would you want to live if you lost your entire family? Would you want to live with the pain of the loss? And speaking of that.... The one thing I thought was weird is that everyone - all family members and friends - were hanging out at the hospital for Mia. Since Mia was a witness to this - and their reaction to her being in a coma - why was she not a witness to their grief upon losing three other members of this family?? Why was no one sobbing in the waiting room, talking about the loss of her parents and adorable little brother?? I thought this "absence of grief" was odd. Gramps and Gran were certainly there for Mia, but what about what they had lost??
I certainly saw reasons for her to stay and for her to go. I felt like her decision in the end was reasonable - and well thought out. I haven't seen the movie, but it's something I plan to do!
Wendy's Rating: ****
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