Wow. WOW. It's tough to write books about bullying from the bully's perspective, because you have to be wary about making the bully seen to sympathetic. You have to show that what the bully did was wrong, but you also have to show that they didn't realize it, but you also have to make sure the victim is a victim. You have to make the bully and the victim human; they both have their good moments and their bad. You have to show that anyone can be a bully if they're not careful, not aware of their actions.
This book accomplished that. It walked the line between sympathizing with the victim and the bully. There were times when I was appalled at the actions of the bully, and there were times when I understood the bully's actions. I was able to put myself in the bully's shoes while still feeling terrible for the victim. Best of all, there was remorse and regret. It didn't come about right away, but emerged slowly as it would in real life. This book was a fantastic look into the dangers of bullying. I think it could open up some excellent conversations about bullying, and it could potentially open the eyes of people who are unintentionally (or intentionally) bullying someone. Teachers, take note. You're going to want your students to read this one.