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Unrealistic
I understand this is fiction but most fiction in this genre is realistic and believeable. The characters here are pretentious and unlikeable and definitely do not act like teenagers (or anyone for that matter) stricken with cancer. I realize this isn't a story about cancer but if the author wants to include that as part of the storyline, he should at least show cancer in its true light. Three of my four children are cancer survivors so that may influence my feelings regarding this book. To show these characters traveling around the world, dancing, drinking etc. - where does that energy come from when you're full of chemo drugs and cancer cells? Anyway, I'm sure many readers will enjoy it - I don't think many cancer patients or their loved ones will find it entertaining.
March 2014 · Books