It is typical Angela Johnson, which I love; Real, and soft. The characters are all very real, without having to even say much about them. Looking for Red is about grief, and though it is not too heavy, I like the thought process during grief that we see in the main character Mike (short for Michaela). She's relatable, the kind of person that is common to pass by on the streets but maybe doesn't get noticed much. She has a relationship with her missing older brother's best friend, and girlfriend, and it is nice to see how the grief affects everyone.
There is something the book which keeps happening, and I don't understand it too much, but I believe it is one of those things that is not meant to be all that crystal clear. Everything important makes sense, though. All in all, a good, brief read. ( )

This is an amazing story of a young girl trying to find her way through the grief she feels after losing her brother. Even though this book is most likely written for someone younger than myself I felt so wonderful after reading it. It is such a deep book that really looks at the grieving process of a small family of people who have just lost their son, brother, boyfriend, nephew, and friend. Michaela is the main character and it is hard to not feel for her. She is only twelve but she is so wise for her years. As the book goes on she begins the healing process and you cannot help but be sucked into her story. This is a fantastic read and really tells a tale about life after death that everyone should read. ( )

Story of a family left devastated by the disappearance of their son, Red. The author keeps you guessing about whether he's really dead or not, but after the build up, it turns out he's lost his life over a bet for a car. Refernces to several people spotting Red post mortem are never pursued. This book was a let-down after her others. ( )