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Slant (2008)

by Laura E. Williams(Favorite Author)

3.7 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1571316825 (ISBN13: 9781571316820)

languge

English

genre

Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction

publisher

Milkweed Editions

review 1: I really liked this book. Someone commented that it wasn't a very good YA book. I don't consider it a YA book either. It would be most appropriate in a junior high setting. Some also criticize the story; that it is too contrived. However I feel it is just perfect for it's intended audience. I really liked the characters and the dialogue. They felt very authentic. The only thing I was disappointed about, that was not addressed, was how much Maia looked up to her sister, Lauren and how it would have made her feel about herself and slanted eyes had Lauren gone ahead with the surgery. I thought that Lauren was a very important role model to her sister and her coming to terms with her identity as an Asian could effect how Maia felt about herself.
review 2: Wonderful... more book about identity, and the cruelty that is inherent in middle school. Korean girl adopted by Caucasian family is subject to 'lovely' words about her eyes, all while dealing with the death of her mother. Her solution is to save $$ for an eye operation. Lessons are learned, spines are developed, truth is revealed. The writing is definitely geared toward middle and more advanced 5th-6th graders. Unfortunately, not edgy enough for high school, because HS-ers ought to heed the tale as well. less

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