Gave this book 4-stars on Goodreads, but the truth is I'm itching to give this one a 5. Now why? I'm a sucker for happy endings, and the end wasn't really bad or something. Vera was fine with her Dad, Charlie's name was cleared...but somehow, for me that wasn't enough. I just felt really bad that Charlie had to die (Of course he must, that's what the whole story is all about) without even telling Vera that he loved her (so much it scared him). Yes, Vera eventually found out because of a stupid note. BUT a NOTE isn't really enough for me (Gawd! I can't believe how demanding I am).
Okay, the characters.
Charlie...This guy confused me. A lot. I think I actually went in the same emotions as Vera. I fell in love with the guy, seriously, who wouldn't?! His eccentricity only adds to the attraction. (Even though napkin-eating is sort of, gross). I hated him too. For a lot of things. For being a coward. The guy should've just told Vera that he loved her. He should've just dealt with his feelings for his best friend and not ran away from it and seek some comfort with that Jenny Flick (UGH. Major UGH!).
Vera...I like the girl. And her guts. And her ability to use "big words" as Charlie puts it so wisely. lol
James...I dunno why, but I wasn't really into James. Just like Charlie, I also didn't want Vera to end up with him even though that guy was kind of, nice, actually. I just don't. Period.
Jenny Flick...Really. Just three words for this girl. I HATE HER.
I've been raving about this book a lot on Twitter. And there's a lot of good quotes in the book which I've posted in there...and I'm posting in here (again!)
"I'd rather feel something for real than pretend it's not what it is."
'i want to tell her that the only thing you get from walling yourself is empty'
'i missed him long before he was dead, and that's the bitch of it all. I missed him long before he was dead'
'but you're still my best friend, Veer. You'll always be' - Charlie Kahn to Vera Dietz
'i felt a mix of wanting to kill him and wanting to kiss him at the same time'
...but somehow it was that not-like-us that made me love Charlie more.'
'even in death, Charlie is frustrating as hell'
'loving Vera Dietz was the scariest thing that ever happened to me'
“Is it okay to hate a dead kid? Even if you loved him once? Even if he was my best friend? Is it okay to hate him for being dead?”
“The thing you don't see while you're still there on Earth is how easy it is to change your mind. When you're in it and you're mixed up with feelings, assumptions, influences, and misconceptions, things seem completely impossible to change. From here, you see that change is as easy as flicking a light switch in your brain.”
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