The dialogue is sharp, the characters well-drawn, with a depth of light and shade.
Hopefully before the school gets blown up.įirst things first: Patrick Ness is a fantastic writer. No one’s got to be a hero, they’ve just got to graduate. The Rest of Us Just Live Here follows the lives of the background characters as the end of school life approaches. For Mikey and his friends, there’s just everything else to worry about: family, friendship, the future, love, jealousy, death, politics, work, growing up, endings, beginnings.
Fortunately, the Chosen Ones – the “indie kids” – have got that stuff covered.
This is the sixth of my reviews of the YA Book Prize shortlist. I’m going to be reading and reviewing each title on the shortlist, so HOLD TIGHT and get ready for FEELINGS and OPINIONS.Īdolescence is hard enough as it is, without cranky gods, vampires, hallowed destinies and whatnot to deal with.
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