The Haters is alright... that is because I read author Jesse Andrews' previous teen drama comedy, "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl". The Haters was written well, it was charming, and for a newcomer to Andrews it might even be fantastic. But to me, it was just derivative, repeating the same beats and strokes as Me and Earl. Not bad, just derivative.

A quirky, mysterious and absolutely engaging first entry into a fantastic YA series. Riggs' writing is eerie and Lynchian, but also full of wit and enough heroism to latch on to the protagonist's quest.
The accompanying photos are a marvel, working perfectly with the rest of the novel.