Book Review

     Over and Done with "Fat Boy Chronicles", it was a good book overall. I thought that it was a great opportunity that I got to read this book. If I didn't have to read it for school, I would  have never chosen to read it. My health teacher says, "In this class we will do things out of the ordinary and open up you guys to new experiences." I'm sure he means it in a different way but it fits perfectly in this situation. There was some inappropriate language within the text but I thought that was creative of the author to use it because in reality, that's the language that most teenagers use these days. 
     The format of the novel was one of the highlights for me. It was nice to step outside of the traditional format onto a creative new setting. I liked that the writing was personal and emotional. Not only was it realistic but also opened the audience up to a new type of life that some (most) have never experienced, firsthand.
     The characters were their own individuals, Sable was a gothic, rocker chick. She used to cut her wrists but after Jimmy encouraged her to get help, she stopped. This demonstrated his emotional side and also a new charistic, compassion. I know several individuals who would understand Sable's situation and never help her or ignore her completely. Not only did Sable stop but **spoiler alert** they fall in love! I was so happy for jimmy after he asked her out. He had so much more courage after dropping a few pounds. I think it an exceptional book everyone should take a look at "Fat Boy Chronicles" by Diane Lang. If you aren't a reader, there is also a movie based entirely off the the book.

http://www.amazon.com/Fat-Boy-Chronicles-Diane-Lang/dp/1585365432/ref=sr_sp-atf_image_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1378829560&sr=1-1&keywords=fatboy+chronicles