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by Chris Crutcher
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Xpresso Reads
Xpresso Reads rated it 12 years ago
What attracted me to this book initially was the mention of a bully. The blurb on the back of the book even says "A new novel about an ultimate bully and the ethics of love". Sounds pretty good for any gritty contemporary fan, no? Except this "bully" is just a very weird guy with an obvious hidden a...
Book Loving Mom
Book Loving Mom rated it 12 years ago
I am very into issue books, especially ones that have to do with bullying. I can't stand bullying and I think it's a great topic to tackle in books. I was really looking forward to reading this one, the good guy against the bully right? Nope, wrong. There is no bully really, just a psycho kid who wa...
booksliveforever
booksliveforever rated it 12 years ago
2.5 heartsReview:This is my first Chris Crutcher book, and it deals with a very troubling situation with some teenagers. So I wasn’t really sure what to expect or what I was getting myself into. So, I’m not sure where to begin with this one.Paulie “the Bomb” isn’t the most popular, the hottest guy, ...
Emily May (The Book Geek)
Emily May (The Book Geek) rated it 12 years ago
Not for me.Just a quick scan of the few reviews available for this book shows me those words appearing several times in one form or another. It seems to be the common opinion that this book is waiting to be loved by someone - though, who that someone is, it's hard to tell. Guys, maybe. Guys who like...
Books With Bite
Books With Bite rated it 12 years ago
In the introduction to the reader, Mr. Crutcher states he "put this book on steroids." After closing the last page of the book, I have come to a conclusion. All authors need to take Mr. Crutcher advice.I have never read such a crazy, beautiful, MESSED up book. The plot first of all, takes the reader...
Reading Under the Willow Tree
Reading Under the Willow Tree rated it 12 years ago
This is one of those ‘it’s not you it’s me’ reads. I think many people will enjoy this thriller but it did nothing for me. This book has a lot to offer, it is smart, thought provoking and interesting.For me the issue was the writing. It wasn’t bad writing but the writing but the style just wasn’t...
Jenuine Cupcakes
Jenuine Cupcakes rated it 12 years ago
Review to come closer to publication. :)
Peace, Love & Books
Peace, Love & Books rated it 12 years ago
A complex, compelling thriller full of emotional and psychological intensity
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