But, as Eric says, "Just because I have to grow old doesn't mean that I have to grow up!" In his many roles as parent, teacher, social worker, youth sports coach and writer he is in constant contact with children and young adults. The changes seem very small and not discussed enough throughout the book coming together at the end instead which at first annoyed me because I felt that she wasn’t getting/giving enough credit but then I thought about it and realized her growth and realizations came together once she had a chance to look back at the summer and see the big picture and then it all made sense to me.Eric was born in Toronto in 1957, which makes him "real old". Through facing multiple fears, dealing with the death of her mother, having to let go of being in charge of the household, standing up for her decisions, and learning that life is scary but the only way through it is to live Sophie grows and grows up in a beautiful way. It’s ok to hold others accountable for their actions. It’s ok to trust others to know what’s best for you sometimes. It’s ok to let go of absolute control from time to time. It’s ok to try new things that may scare you. Sophie’s summer of different taught and reminded her in equal measure that it’s ok to fail. The biggest thing about this story that I liked was the message it held. So, kudos there! Also, the tattoo idea? Wonderful! I did have to begrudgingly give Ella some credit for making all of Sophie’s differents happen. Maybe it’s because I’m in my late twenties and have forgotten some of the nasty of being a teen but still. For instance, why doesn’t she just talk to Sophie! I could never imagine my best friend saying/posting some of the things that Ella does to Sophie to me or vice versa. I get the idea of feeling like the ‘ugly’ friend but she just seems so awful at times. I like to start with the bad to get it out of the way to gush over the good so can we start by mentioning Ella can be a real downer.
There were some things I didn’t care for too.
The overall message of the book was great, the mini adventures where creative, and the occasional response from ‘friends’ on social sometimes matched what I was thinking about Sophie (which was a weird and kind of funny thing). Let me just jump on in and say that this book was ok. Her best friend Ella is out to change that in “90 Days of Different”.
Sophie Evans is known by her family, best friend, and now ex-boyfriend as being a controlling, predictable, boring teenager.
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