Side Effects May Vary by Julie Murphy
My name is Bria, I am a ski racer, swimmer, and dancer. I love reading in my free time
I just finished reading “Side Effects May Vary” by Julie Murphy, and I really enjoyed it. It’s about a high school girl who finds out she has leukemia when she’s sixteen. She goes through chemo, loses her hair, and deals with all kinds of stuff. The story is all about her feelings during this tough time. Her friend Harvey is there for her through everything.
The plot was interesting and had enough problems to keep it from getting boring. However, one thing that I did not enjoy was the perspective I enjoyed that it was first person switching between different main characters, but I did not like that it switched between past and future I thought it was confusing. Even though I found that part a little hard to follow, I thought the characters’ emotions were real and the author did a great job dealing with a tough topic.
Overall, “Side Effects May Vary” is a touching and thought-provoking book. I’d recommend it to anyone who likes stories about friendship and resilience. It helps you understand a little bit of what it’s like. Although I am sure I won’t ever understand what it’s like to be in that situation. It’s the kind of book that sticks with you even after you’ve finished reading it and you can’t stop reading until you’re finished.
