Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews

Nathaly Ramirez


SUMMARY
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl is about two outcasts in their senior year who are not looking forward to getting involved with any group in school to stay away from drama. Greg and Earl make films/movies out of their creativity and love for a movie they watched. No one is allowed to see those movies, but that is about to change when his mom steps in. Greg's mom notifies him that his old "girlfriend" Rachel from 6th grade, is sick with leukemia. Rachel is very shocked Greg was the one who visited her from school because after they "dated" he never spoke to her again. It was surprising to her that he wanted to help, but at the same time Greg didn't want to be there with her. After some time of him and Earl visiting her at the hospital it became a habit and also pressure for them to make her feel better before she died. It wasn't really a sure thing she would die it all depended on how strong the treatment was and how strong she was herself, but Greg and Earl decided they would make a film for Rachel for her to view in honor of her friendship with many at school. As time progressed, things became more complicated and we are left with the shocking decision on whether Rachel will stay on the treatment or will stop the treatment and eventually die. Earl's and Greg's future is about to change with this huge event and the fact that the entire school now know they are making a film for her because of one person, his mom.

CRITICAL EVALUATION
I rate this book a 10 out of 10. This book takes you through a funny, and sad adventure. You can't put the book down. It is very age appropriate, and super easy to read and comprehend. I have never read a book that I felt so attached to because of the concept. I learned so much from the book and how great it is to have friends to always be there with you.