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pedestrienne
pedestrienne rated it 10 years ago
I liked this because it managed to be inspiring and heartwarming but also straightforward about how sometimes life is just crappy and you can't change that.
Mikka liest das Leben
Mikka liest das Leben rated it 11 years ago
Das Cover ist schlicht, aber in meinen Augen wunderschön. Und dahinter verbirgt sich ein wunderschönes, poetisches, ergreifendes Jugendbuch, dass man auch als Erwachsener mit Gewinn lesen kann - und vielleicht sogar sollte.Melody ist eine wunderbare Heldin, die sich direkt in den ersten Zeilen in me...
MargaretBolingMullin
MargaretBolingMullin rated it 11 years ago
10/6/13 ** Melody has CP and has no good way to communicate abstract (and even many literal) ideas until she gets an electronic communication device when in 5th grade. Though most people don't realize it, she is tremendously gifted in math and language, with a nearly photographic memory. Imagine h...
pamelaokramer
pamelaokramer rated it 12 years ago
Read the review at: Panic
Peace, Love & Books
Peace, Love & Books rated it 12 years ago
Heavily contrived storytelling.
Lectus
Lectus rated it 12 years ago
Via http://onlectus.blogspot.com/2013/05/panic-by-sharon-m-draper.html Panic was a nice read that didn’t focus just on Diamond' story. We have Diamond, who is kidnapped; Justin, in love with a girl how has a boyfriend; Layla, abused (or kind of) by her boyfriend; and Mercedes, who’s problem I forgot...
Peace, Love & Books
Peace, Love & Books rated it 12 years ago
Some great moments but the coincidences pile up and strain credulity.
janawarnell
janawarnell rated it 12 years ago
Interesting. Interweaving stories. Full review to come.
Blkosiner's Book Blog
Blkosiner's Book Blog rated it 12 years ago
Panic is a pretty intense book that shows the power of friendship, and the arts. It tackles quite a few tough issues, kidnapping, abusive relationships, and what happens when you take things a bit too far and then the consequences. It wasn't what I expected from the summary, but I ended up liking it...
Tellulah Darling
Tellulah Darling rated it 12 years ago
I read a lot of YA but I tend to stick to books with some element of sci-fi, fantasy or romance. This book has none of that and I can't recommend it enough for readers of all ages. It's about Melody - can't talk, can't walk, presumed by most of the world to be "retarded". In actuality a girl of incr...
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