It was hard to read this and "I'm with Stupid" simultaneously, since they both deal with so much bullying and cruelty, and also the mom situations are remarkably similar. I liked much about the premise: Iraq, weight issues, homosexuality are all important issues that aren't always addressed, especially in the same book. But it may have been too much going on. I didn't feel it was realistic that Angie's family would have gotten so much national exposure to their very sympathetic case, only for Angie to be treated so cruelly by everyone but the new girl, a teacher or two, and sort of a neighbor. In addition, I always felt a bit distant from Angie, I think due to the writing. I liked her relationship with Wang, and also the basketball aspect though.