REAL RATING: 3.7 ...not quite a 4, but close... 
 Wow, I think I am actually at a loss for words... I rarely cry reading books, but this one cut it close, extremely close. That ending...damn, I have no words. It may seem a little melodramatic, but from the very beginning, reading the summaries, it was far from what I expected. Although at times, I felt as if it was getting to be slightly dull with a conflict that wasn't that prominent, I'd recommend this to anyone. I totally understand the hype because the concept was fantastic, and it became especially meaningful to be by the end. I remember reading a little bit in sixth grade, but completely forgot the meaning and never ended up getting past page 50. However, I do remember that it was good, and without a doubt, it's a great book. Do I think it deserves one of the highest ratings on Goodreads? Maybe not, but I understand where people are coming from, even with a 4.36 star rating. I feel like a bad person giving this an average of three, but there were parts that definitely could have been more realistic and for that reason, even though I'm giving it a 3.7, it's overall would have to be set at a 3. Now whether you think you will this type book or not, READ IT, because it's the type of book everyone needs to give a chance....just like how the critics say about Out of my Mind: "if there's one book you need to read, it's this one."