I Am an Artichoke

I read, "I am an Artichoke" when I was in seventh grade(I'm in tenth grade now) and I absolutley loved it! It was one of my favorite books and I would always get it from the library. I was not at all disappointed when I first read it because the writing was so much more different than any other book. It's one of those cozy books that you can read over and over again! It takes place in New York City and has a sense of depth and reality which is refreshing. Read it and you will enjoy it.

Lucy Frank writes with this amazing, refreshing honesty. Her portrayal of the young anorexic Emily is so real, it is capable of provoking tears from the easily frightened or previous anorexics. The most stunning part of the novel, though, is the innocence the main character, Sarah, has in luring her beloved friend away from the eating disorder. It seems as if she does not realize the effect she has influencing Emily. She is just naturally inspiring... a novel with a frank, fresh quality to each glorious page.

I love this book. The author manages to be funny about the deepest things--independence, self worth, friendship, even anorexia and divorce. Lucy Frank reveals her characters at their best and at their worst. Yet, even when they behave badly, the reader goes on liking them because their humanity and vulnerability are so apparent--a triumph of fine writing!

I really liked this book, and itwas very touching and beatiful. The end was amazing, though th "elevator boy" part was pretty shallow. The charactors were interesting, And I loved it!

One of my new favorites! Goes right up there with the book A Time for Dancing (which you should check out, but thats another story)I found a bunch of similarities between the charecters, myself and my friends. I think there is a bit of everyone in at least one of the charecters. I think this is a very good book, and worthy of your "attention".