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Like many ambitious New York City teenagers, Craig Gilner sees entry into Manhattan's Executive Pre-Professional High School as the ticket to his future. Determined to succeed at life—which means getting into the right high school to get into the right college to get the right job—Craig studies nigh
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Author Ned Vizzini
Pages 448
Publisher Disney Electronic Content
Published Date 2010-09-25
ISBN 1423141083 9781423141082
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madison_mcdonald_8956 shared a tip "Rollercoaster of emotions throughout the book. absolutely loved the vulnerability throughout."
gabriela_mejia_v shared a tip "It shows the importance of just taking time to calm yourself when your whole world is overwhelming."
soulmoon shared a tip "This was emotional but so cute 🥹"
shea_esp shared a tip "what an amazing story - written in a way that i could read forever… the ending was so perfect, couldn’t stop crying"
kittylover shared a tip "Really loved this book, I related to it a lot and it was very well written. :)"
rylie_richardson_8236 shared a tip "I loved it"
lily_deters shared a tip "Good book"
victoria_mcgill shared a tip "Very worth it! I wasn’t really into reading when I picked this book up and I couldn’t put it down. I enjoyed it very much"
absolutely_not. shared a tip "Transphobic, sexist, racist, even antisemitic at times. I cannot in full faith give this book a good rating."
sofiai shared a tip "Really, really great at describing depression. Took a humorous spin, but was good about not being offensive."
rebecca_elzanan shared a tip "DNF'd it"
ariana_7135 shared a tip "I think I’m gonna read either the book their or all the bright places"
ariana_7135 shared a tip "Thief"
alessandra_santelle shared a tip "Probably "you'd be home by now" (it's very sad has some happy parts tho)"
jerryd shared a tip "Clever, raw, and emotionally moving. This book really made me feel seen."
carmella_theodorou shared a tip "I loved this books so much"
jazalynn_alaniz-142001661 shared a tip "Yes I did"
ashlee_delight shared a tip "The last line made me cry"
ava_7776 shared a tip "it's been awhile since I read the book, but the ending to me was good!"
leo_miller shared a tip "Yes, he writes incredibly funny books."
jessi_detav shared a tip "LOVED THIS BOOK. It’s the most read and worn out book on my shelf. Easy reading with interesting and entertaining content."
felicity_card shared a tip "I really liked this book, I think it deals with depression in a very good way!"
sosoreads shared a tip "this book handles depression so well while also adding in some humor, so good."
kate_price_4853 shared a tip "Such a sweet recovery book, features themes of suicide ideation, but amazing (and hilarious) book."
brenna_liggett shared a tip "this book is amazing and can make you feel like your less alone"
dianna_morse shared a tip "The best book I’ve ever read about living with depression"
panda_bamboo24 shared a tip "It's really good. For sure recommend it."
j_h_1766 shared a tip "Not yet!"
jessica_spears_5995 shared a tip "This is the only book I've read by this author."
nina_2577 shared a tip "ABSOLUTELY LOVED!!! this book got me more into reading, will never forget about this <3"
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janie_atwood shared a tip "I’m reading You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero rn. It’s nonfiction but is really thought provoking and inspiring!"
elijah_roberson shared a tip "Thief Lord has always been a favorite"
lukas_alexander shared a tip "No problem!👍🏽"
sarah_4210 shared a tip "It was kind of a funny story.... really great if I do say so myself 10/10"
bale_nasser shared a tip "Can I ask u a question?"
sophia_hostetler shared a tip "Used to be my favorite book"
rachel_waugh shared a tip "I just read Light in hidden places. You?"
gunner_coulter shared a tip "I love this book. It's definitely one that I reread every once in a while."
rachel_cheesemam shared a tip "Right now, my favorite book is The Story Sisters by Alice Hoffman"
emily_azamar shared a tip "I’m really into the three novel series by Holly Jackson, it’s kind of a mystery and plot twisting story, I really recommend it."
gabs_9856 shared a tip "Relatable and honest"
bunniye shared a tip "I finished this a while back dose anyone have a recommendation of something similar?"
josh_cooke_2458 shared a tip "It resonates"
ansley-rose_g. shared a tip "It’s was casually introspective and realistically low-key."
isabella_trejo_867 shared a tip "My first time I’ve ever seen mental hospitals portrayed accurately in a book. It was fantastic."
stoned_cat_lady shared a tip "So good!! Relatable and unique!"
kacilynn_mahoney shared a tip "Low key mid. I don’t like the main character."
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