The Freak Observer

Reader: Payton G
Age: 14
Title: The Freak ObserverAuthor: Blythe Woolston
Publisher: Carolrhoda Lab
Pub Date: 08/??/2010
Galley: Yes
Nominate for Teens’ Top 10: Yes
Annotation: LOA LINDBERG - If you take a dead sister, a dead best friend, nightmares, and failing grades, throw them all into one
person, then your result is a freak observer.
Recommend: Yes
Convince us to read the book: This is a very unique book, because even though there really isn't a plot, the character is relatable and the book is more like a snapshot of this person's life.
Compelling Aspect of the Book: The most compelling aspect to me was that this is a very different sort of book. I've read plotless books before, but this one was unique in that it still had a story in it.
Did the cover tempt you and/or reflect the contents: The cover definitely tempted me into picking up the book, because it's not every day that you're going to see a book with a heart on the front cover. Also, this cover really made sense with the book, without giving anything away. I absolutely would not change this cover.
Did you finish: Yes
Age Range: 14-17
Quality: 4Q Better than most
Popularity: 4P Broad general teen appeal