Side Effects May Vary
Side Effects May Vary by Julie Murphy is a contemporary young adult fiction novel published by HarperCollins on July 14, 2015. This reprint edition spans 352 pages and is written in English. The story follows sixteen-year-old Alice, who, after being diagnosed with leukemia, creates a bucket list aimed at righting wrongs and seeking revenge, all while grappling with her diagnosis.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of death, grief, and self-esteem as Alice navigates her relationships and the consequences of her actions after going into remission. The book delves into the complexities of friendship and the challenges of self-reliance, presenting a journey that intertwines hope and the realities of illness. This edition offers a thoughtful look at the impact of Alice’s choices on her life and those around her.
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The first book from Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’—now a Netflix feature film starring Danielle Macdonald and Jennifer Aniston, with a soundtrack by Dolly Parton!
For fans of John Green and Rainbow Rowell comes this powerful novel about a girl with cancer who creates a take-no-prisoners bucket list that sets off a war at school—only to discover she’s gone into remission.
When sixteen-year-old Alice is diagnosed with leukemia, she vows to spend her final months righting wrongs. So she convinces her best friend, Harvey, to help her with a crazy bucket list that’s as much about revenge as it is about hope.
But just when Alice’s scores are settled, she goes into remission, and now she must face the consequences of all she’s said and done.
Contemporary realistic fiction readers who love romantic stories featuring strong heroines will find much to savor in this standout debut.
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