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" I loved this book. It was beautifully written. Very sad towards the end and I highly recommend it. "
- Lucy, 2/19/2014
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" I really enjoy this book so much. Though I was busy with my final exam, I still spent my time reading at least one chapter a day "
- Panha, 2/17/2014
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" A terrific premise, brilliantly executed, and a book that manages to be as exciting as it is heartbreakingly poignant. "
- Jeff, 2/16/2014
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" So many things are good about this book. The concept of writing from the perspective of an imaginary friend was amazing - like someone truly able to see the world from the outside with a clear view. I loved the characters, developed enough to understand them but no too much that you get lost in the details. Great plot with enough suspense to keep you reading. Well written and lots of empathy for the struggles of each of the characters. I def recommend!! "
- Nicole, 1/26/2014
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" Who says friends must be human? "
- Jolice, 1/21/2014
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" I've never quite read a book like this before. It was written from the point of view of the imaginary friend. I won't give away any spoilers, but this is a must read especially for my teacher friends who have known students like the one described in this book. Get the kleenex ready though! "
- Paulette, 1/12/2014
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" Creative and well written. A good story for anyone who was once a child. "
- Mike, 12/31/2013
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" Loved this book! Getting the few from the imaginary friend was very cool. "
- Durray, 12/28/2013
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" This book was terrific...although my book was written by Matthew Dicks, not Matthew Green! Same book though. I could not put it down...it was heart pounding and heart wrenching. I laughed, cried and ran with Max and Budo the whole way! "
- Tina, 12/25/2013
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" I liked this book because it was interesting to read from the point of view of an imaginary friend. It was just too dragged out at times. "
- Jennifer, 12/7/2013
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" I quite liked it - and for once the description on the book cover was right, it was indeed like a mix of "The curious incident..." and "Room", which I both have read and liked. "
- Sandra, 12/5/2013
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" I really enjoyed this book about an autistic child moving on from needing support from his imaginary friend to being indepenent, all be it supported by his family & teacher. "
- Gillian, 11/7/2013
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" This book is written from the perspective of an 8 year-old child with Asperger's imaginary friend. It shows a lot of insight into this type of child, and the challenges he, his family, and his teachers face. There's a good story here, and the book was pretty good. "
- Terri, 11/1/2013
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" This novel started off very well. There was a plot twist in the middle that I felt served little purpose other than to make people gasp. It reached a little too much for me. It redeemed itself a little in the end. "
- Jennifer, 9/30/2013
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" Not for me. Couldn't finish, it felt too much like a Hallmark movie, but slower paced. "
- Lori, 9/29/2013
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" I think this book, for me, is really a 2.5 but I rounded up to 3. I wasn't captivated by the story and found the existentialism boring. I rounded up to a three because the writing was good and story creative. "
- Edith, 7/27/2013
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" This book will introduce you to a whole new world, perfectly narrated in a unique voice. As another reviewer said, don't read the summary or book jacket if you can help it, as you'll enjoy it more. Despite Budo's simple language, he manages to convey layers of meaning. "
- Lisa, 6/12/2013
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" Quite beautiful; a tragic analogy for death. "
- Ms, 2/23/2013
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" This book was incredible. It is such an interesting concept for a book. It's heart warming, funny, sad, happy and suspenseful all at the same time. I wish I could sit down with the author and ask where he came up with all the friends! "
- Anne-marie, 12/3/2012
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" Absolutely outstanding. I had no idea how an imaginary friend would act, think, or speak, but Dicks got it exactly right. This is one of the most ingenious and engaging books I have EVER read, and I was on the edge of my seat frequently. Highly, highly recommend. "
- Kimberly, 11/22/2012
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" I've dealt with students like Max - this gave me not only a whole new appreciation for them, but I loved the insight into imaginary friends in general. Very well done, and hard to leave! "
- Addreamy, 11/21/2012
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" Loved this book! So original and I just adored the characters. The storyline was wonderful. SO glad I read it -- highly recommend it! "
- Tara, 11/10/2012
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" An amazing story, I read it in one day. "
- Johanna, 9/25/2012
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" Enjoyed this very much. A very interesting perspective. I would recommend this to people who like to read about children in a serious way. Readers of Room might enjoy this. "
- Karen, 8/26/2012
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