Ducky Diary Two

[anzuhana]

I liked this book a lot more than I thought I would. I'm surprised since I found the other Ducky books to be boring. I liked how Ducky continued to try to help Alex but I felt bad for him because it wasn't working and Alex remained depressed.

[wiggir13]

I liked this book too even though it hit pretty close to home for me and a person in my life. I thought it was interesting that I read all the sighs for his suicide attempt, but Ducky didn't. Now I realize that it's just b/c he was so close to the situation and didn't want to deal with it.

[oldmeanie]

(Is what I'm doing spam? I hate to admit it, but I just ate all these up in a week and just fell like doing a mini review for each)

This one was better than I remember it being. It's very depressing, though. The Alex plot gets truly bleak. I think that's the point, though. Then his parents being among the worst parents in the series (Maggie's might be worse actually, but not by much) and leaving before Christmas.

I honestly can't get over what tools his parents are. If you want a clean house, maybe don't leave 2 young guys, 16 and 20 (?) to fend for themselves. It's ridiculous. Would this even be legal? Also pretty unfair for Ted, which I haven't seen anyone point out. He's technically legally responsible for his brother. That's a lot to expect.

Rant over haha. I thought this was well done overall. I don't have much to say about the Alex plot because it's just too depressing to discuss.

[oldhickory]

^ Not spam. You aren't double posting and you have thoughtful critique. It's really nice to see fresh perspectives