light and easy read; funny at times but obnoxious at other times; those easily offended should not read this book

This book was incredibly interesting, given the impact of the HeLa cells on today's world. This book wove science into a personal story, and also provided a great context by describing events happening during that time. I think this is a great read - technical enough to provide context but not too technical as to lose the reader. I would highly recommend this book.

John Green captured the adolescent voice perfectly. It was refreshing to read about normal people coping with not-so-normal issues. I found myself at times laughing, crying, and wondering what would happen next - such a thought-provoking book. I would recommend it highly,

This author has a knack for making it easy for the reader to view the world from the eyes of her characters. As a result, this book is eye-opening, offering different perspectives and allowing the reader to see varying situations through multiple views. Not only is this a good book for adults, but it would be eye opening for young adults and tweens as well.