This book is by Jesse Andrews and is told by the main character, Greg, as he takes you through the events of his senior year. Well, let's just say that the "events" aren't very extraordinary. All Greg wants is to not be noticed. In the beginning of the book, he was perfectly happy - he was acquaintances with everyone, so there was never any reason for anyone to pay attention to him. But then Rachel (or from the title, the dying girl) comes into the picture. She was a childhood friend who he hadn't seen until his mom forced him to spend time with her after she was diagnosed with leukemia. Throughout the book, they develop a strange friendship, if even that.
Well let me tell you, this was definitely not your average book. Greg narrates, which adds humor to the book. Greg eats, sleeps, drinks sarcasm. He also says pretty much everything that comes to his mind. You can tell that it was suppose to be written by a teenager, and Greg even said, "This book is a disgrace to the English language. To all languages" (291). The style of the writing is very casual, which for me could be a little annoying at times. When he is describing a conversation, it is sometimes written to look like a play script. The weirdest thing for me was that it was so different than anything I have ever read.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I thought it was funny, and although there were some things that I didn't like about it, the good things overpowered the bad things. The book was relatable, and you really get to know Greg's character since he narrates. As he put it on page 170, "If after reading this book you come to my home and brutally murder me, I truly do not blame you." I would recommend this book to high schoolers who enjoy a laugh every once and a while.
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