content: This book is one of the most depressing books I've read, which is good due to the theme. I mean, people can't be happy that they're *SPOILER AHEAD* going to die. Like most say, the book does lack depth in a sense that there is no underlying theme. But it is enjoyable read page after page. The more you read through the book, the more suspense you will have the close you get to the end. I was a junior in high school when I read this. I was reading this in class and I got extremely choked up. This book is sad, but its even worse if you consider the characters mindset near the end of the book. It's heartbreaking that some things happen the way they do in the book, however, what makes this book so good is that it is realistic. Their emotions, their actions etc are very realistic. Which only makes the characters feel close to you. Great, realistic, to the core type of book. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?