RaveThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionThe Prettiest Star was written with great depth and emotion. Chapters are told from various family members’ first-person narratives that reveal poignant details such as Jess’ love of killer whales and the pain Brian’s mother feels on behalf of her son ... Brian’s storyline is conveyed through deeply intimate personal video diary entries ... The effect is powerful ... we’re privy to [Brian\'s] poignant end-of-life reflections.