The Probability of Miracles by Wendy Wunder
Extra Credit Blog - Reviewed by Maggie Devero
"Death does not mean being without love..."
After spending seventeen years of her life coming and going from hospitals, undergoing different types of treatment, and throwing her all into fighting back the cancer that has bloomed within her body, Campbell Cooper's spirit has been broken and she's about ready to give up and die already. The doctors told her it'd take a miracle for her to survive, and Campbell doesn't believe in miracles, even after living in Disneyworld her entire life. Unfortunately her family will not give up on her, and are willing to try for a miracle, known better as Promise, Maine. Rumored for its healing powers, her mother, sister and her move there for the summer and write down all the things they think are miracle-worthy, never losing faith that this new start will heal Cam. But will it be enough to prevent her from dying, or will Cam with her lack of interest in living anymore, just surrender to the emptiness of death? Read the book to find out!
This book, at least for me, was really original and unique, so it is well-deserving of the four stars I gave it. Unlike the average cancer patient story, where they feel so alone until they find in a significant other and are miraculously cured for life, this story shows the struggle of finding love in the people closest to someone. And though it does include a relationship, that's not the main focus of the story, which makes the story more enjoyable without having to push through annoying teen romance, haha. The storyline was really quirky, and cute, and it was a happy AND sad ending altogether. There was a lot of contrast seen in the characters, the places (Disneyland and Promise), and attitudes throughout the story, which kept it interesting. It was nicely detailed, so easy to picture in your mind exact what's happening, or what the characters were like. Overall, it was really sweet and unique and had me intrigued about the turnout of the story from front cover to back. Well worthy four stared book! And if you're interested in books like this one, I would go ahead and suggest some books by John Green, such as Looking For Alaska or The Fault in Our Stars!
4 comments:
Every time I think cancer patient I automatically think John Green so I don't know how I would be able to get past that and read this book. I am intrigued by the fact that it isn't about finding a significant other and healing with them or watching them die though; that sounds more original!
The thought of a young girl having cancer and spending her whole life sick makes me kind of sad. I would want to read it but only if she's going to get better. It's a great review though!
This seems like something that I would totally read! Is it in the library?
Yes, it is -- please come and check it out, Mary Clare!
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