It's a cute kids' book for its time, and I must say I *adored* it as a kid, but I definitely noticed some classism and sexism that as a 5-year-old I could overlook.

Man, this book is hard for me to review. I haaaated most of the first 2/3rds or so. It was making me so angry. Jeff is whiny and obnoxious and the mental health side is...well, not all that accurate. Programs like the one Jeff is in seldom exist, especially with the freedom allowed the teens in the book. From a mental health professional standpoint, it was irksome, and Jeff's unlikable character didn't help. However, the last half to the last third of the book redeemed itself in some pretty major ways. Jeff's insight increased, which made him far less obnoxious, though details about the hospital still made me twitch a little. And it's worth noting that, at 16 or 17 when I was in the midst of my own mental health struggles, I would've, I think, enjoyed the book way more from start to finish. I think a lot of teens would relate to Jeff's voice throughout, and it is a hallmark that I'm not in that headspace anymore that it was so bothersome.

I love, love, love the philosophy in this. I love the idea of a preadolescent antichrist. I love the unlimited potential combined with impulsivity and egocentrism that is inherent in the preadolescent mind. I love the layers of grey on "good" and "evil" and how Aziraphale and Crowley were so *human.* I just loved it all.

For a white woman writing about race relations, this was well-done. I appreciated the character development and growth throughout, and the examination of "color-blind" racism vs true antiracism. While there were some stereotypical issues in the book, I thought overall, it was well-written and the character growth made it worth it. A little cookie-cutter, but I really, really loved the race discussion. It reminded me a lot of my own growth from "colorblind" toward antiracist (and always a work in progress).

Wow. This book was tons better than I imagined it would be. Such a stark, realistic view of death and dying. The tone was sharp, at times caustic, at times funny, and every page screamed reality.