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becca
(11/20/03)
Icy Sparks is a an excellent choice if one wants to feel and get carried away by various powerful emotions. The writing style enables one to experience the "real" and "imagined" situations the characters are undergoing. The heroine, Icy Sparks, is an inspiring character. She exhibits strength, intelligence, curiosity and hope in the midst of several heartaches and rejections. And yet, Icy Sparks is far from perfection. She can be spiteful, cynical and hard-headed. In other words, her character is very human, very real. Aside from that, the book encourages readers to read more about Tourette's syndrome, which in itself is a good and noble purpose. The book is a lesson on sensitivity, open-mindedness and acceptance.
Leanne
(11/03/03)
I thought this book was kind of boring...I am bery suprised that it made Oprahs book club.
S.L.B.
(11/11/02)
I give this book a three,be it a strong three,I really enjoyed the first part of the book and the last part but the middle,with Icy in the hospital? It came on a bit strong ,almost to the point of being boring but after that,it really picked up,and I know this book was about Tourette's Syndrome and I really need to eduacate myself more on the subject matter but at times I wondered because it seemed as if Icy could go for lon periods of times without a episode until her nerves took over. But all in all,a reallly good book,sometimes a bit prdeictable but it ended right and I'm really pleased with the semi-pleasent light the writer gave to pentecotals,too many people make fun of the Holy Spirit in the religon.
pebbles_c
(10/19/02)
I read this book after seeing an episode about Tourette's syndrome on Oprah. I've always been interested in the abnormal and I loved the quirkiness of Icy's character. This is a terrific book for anyone to read--especially those who want to understand the abnormalities of our society.
HollyK
(10/14/02)
A fabulous book for teacher education. Teaches sensitivity and tolerance. A+++
AsTriD
(09/17/02)
Overall, I enjoyed this book though at times it tended to be boring.
Felicia
(08/21/02)
I love this book!! this book taught me things that I didnt quite understand before. Gywn Hyman Rubio is a FANTASTIC writer and I hope that she keeps catching my breath as well as other readers like myself.
Kate
(07/11/02)
I enjoyed this book and was suprised by the characters which are still with me. The book jacket, for me, was correct. I enjoyed getting to know Icy and found the book enjoyable.