The first two acts of this books were really compelling. There's a boy who sees demons. Then there's the child psychologist who's convinced he's schizophrenic and not really seeing demons. Are the demons real? Are they imaginary? The characters are well developed and it's a well written story. As the book progresses we get more insight into both Alex, the boy, and Anya, the doctor. Then the third act happens. Prior to this third act, I was thinking a solid three stars or maybe even four. But sheesh... This is one of those out of left field, no way you could have seen it coming endings that I hate. Did the author wake up when she was writing this book and say "I'm going to write the ending to a different book and just throw it in there to see if anyone will notice"? Did she have her own episode? Maybe the demons are real and they made her write that third act as payment for something they'd done. Or maybe I'm just missing something. "No planifiqué demasiado, dejando que fuesen los personajes los que guiaran la historia" dice Jess-Cooke.Para mi el libro está lleno de misterio, momentos graciosos, otros un tanto trágicos. y otros llenos de sentimientos encontrados. El tema que Carolyn Jess-Cooke escogió, mezclando la lógica con el lado fantástico para contar una historia tan real, es muy, muy interesante.Sin embargo, no creo que a todos les vaya a gustar porque es un libro que, quizás, se torna un poco pesado. No es el libro "ideal de final feliz o final triste". No es un libro para jóvenes pero te invita a reflexionar muchas cosas y además te mantiene pegado a la trama.Si al leer la sinopsis, les llama la atención lo suficiente como parar querer desenredar el misterios detrás de lo que le sucede a Alex, entonces creo que vale la pena que corran, lo adquieran y empiecen a leerlo. En lo personal, me agradó muchísimo. Quiero leer algo más de esta autora :D
What do You think about Mi Amigo El Demonio (2012)?
The writing and story were well above average, but a very disappointing resolution.
—jenishelton12
Really, really enjoyed this book; will seek out others by the same author.
—char92
This book crushed me. A truly heartbreaking mystery of the inner mind.
—Dannette
