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Life in a Fishbowl
Life in a Fishbowl | Len Vlahos
13 posts | 12 read | 1 reading | 30 to read
Fifteen-year-old Jackie Stone's father is dying.When Jackie discovers that her father has been diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor, her whole world starts to crumble. She can't imagine how she'll live without him . . . Then, in a desperate act to secure his family's future, Jackie's father does the unthinkable--he puts his life up for auction on eBay. Jackie can do nothing but watch and wait as an odd assortment of bidders, some with nefarious intentions, drive the price up higher. The fate of her entire family hangs in the balance.But no one can predict how the auction will finally end, or any of the very public fallout that ensues. Life as Jackie knows it is about to change forever . . .In this brilliantly written tragicomedy told through multiple points of view--including Jackie's dad's tumor--acclaimed author Len Vlahos deftly explores what it really means to live."A weird, sardonic delight with the shape of an allegory and the heart of a joyful song."--Brenna Yovanoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Replacement"Surprising, original, political, and deeply affecting . . . It is one of those rare works of art that keeps you guessing up to the very last page."--Leila Sales, author of This Song Will Save Your Life"It will tear you apart, and yet it's an absolute joy."--Adi Alsaid, author of Let's Get Lost and Never, Always, Sometimes
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Steph_EE
Steph_EE
Life in a Fishbowl | Len Vlahos
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Life for sale. #3wordbookreview #reading #read2017 #bookstagram #lifeinafishbowl #lenvlahos

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Nitpickyabouttrains
Nitpickyabouttrains
Life in a Fishbowl | Len Vlahos
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Pickpick

This story of grief bringing out both the worst and best in people had a cool narrative device.

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Ais
Ais
Life in a Fishbowl | Len Vlahos
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A Litsy recommendation😊

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Ohthebookfeels
Ohthebookfeels
Life in a Fishbowl | Len Vlahos
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Just released on 1/3, this book sounds so enticing and unlike anything I have ever read before! Can't wait to read this!

| SYNOPSIS |
Fifteen-year-old Jackie Stone is a prisoner in her own house. Everything she says and does 24/7 is being taped and broadcast to every television in America. Why? Because her dad is dying of a brain tumor and he has auctioned his life on eBay to the highest bidder: a ruthless TV reality show executive at ATN.

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ScorpioBookDreams
ScorpioBookDreams
Life in a Fishbowl | Len Vlahos
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Pickpick

*** ARC provided by NetGalley and publisher in exchange for an honest review ***

This is a darkly comic YA novel satirizing contemporary society's obsession with reality TV. It's also an exploration of family, love, identity, and the value of life. There are obviously some deeply affecting moments but the overall message is one of hope. I would definitely recommend this book but be prepared for an emotional ride.

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ScorpioBookDreams
ScorpioBookDreams
Life in a Fishbowl | Len Vlahos
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bedandabook This one is one of my next few books to read. Hope you're enjoying it! 8y
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Missusb
Missusb
Life in a Fishbowl | Len Vlahos
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Pickpick

I enjoyed this but it is challenging and subversive. My long review for #netgalley is now at my blog https://trishtalkstexts.wordpress.com/2017/01/03/review-life-in-a-fishbowl-by-le... it will be decisive among readers, I think.

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ExLibris_Kate
ExLibris_Kate
Life in a Fishbowl | Len Vlahos
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Jackie Stone loved her father. #firstlines

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HiddenGemBooks
HiddenGemBooks
Life in a Fishbowl | Len Vlahos
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Jackie is a prisoner in her own house. Everything she says and does 24/7 is being taped and broadcast to every television in America. Why? Because her dad is dying of a brain tumor and he has auctioned his life on eBay to the highest bidder: a ruthless TV reality show executive at ATN.

ATN twists their words and makes a public mockery of their lives. Jackie is determined to end the show and reclaim all of their lives, even in death.

#TBR 📚❤️

kspenmoll Wow. 8y
LiteraryinPA Fascinating premise. 8y
Cortg Interesting. I can see a movie or tv show being made on this. 8y
RadicalReader @HiddenGemBooks makes me think of the book version of the Truman show 8y
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Liberty
Liberty
Life in a Fishbowl | Len Vlahos
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Reminder that there is still time to enter these giveaways! (Please see original posts for details.) #BooksfromSteinbeck #LitsyLovesLeia 📚🤘🏻❤️

alanacristin Your digital white board skills are fabulous 👍 (I've also seen the stop motion 😉) 8y
MyNamesParadise Omg tell me how Dead Gone is!!!! 8y
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Missusb
Missusb
Life in a Fishbowl | Len Vlahos

I started reading this and the first chapter made me cry. Not sure I can go back. (no image its on my kindle).

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Mirandareads
Mirandareads
Life in a Fishbowl | Len Vlahos
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Pickpick

This was a beautifully unique and well written story.

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Mirandareads
Mirandareads
Life in a Fishbowl | Len Vlahos
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Looking forward to delving into this one 😊

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