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Edges (2010)

by Léna Roy(Favorite Author)

3.69 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0374350523 (ISBN13: 9780374350529)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

review 1: I originally started Edges by listening to the audio book which I won through a blog contest. It was initially hard for me to engage but I think that was primarily due to the recording and the voices that read it. About 1/3 of the way through I picked up a written copy and was immediately hooked. The characters were fleshed out nicely and I loved the contrast between the adolescents and the adults as far as their perceptions and reactions to challenges that came while still keeping the all perspectives real and honest. And I have to say, while I've always been intrigued with New York I now have a new desire to visit Moab, Utah!
review 2: Lena Roy has definitely got the storytelling ability of her grandmother, Madeline L'Engle. While Luke is the main characte... morer, there are important female characters too. The story deals with teen and adult substance abuse. Lots of AA references and attitudes but living one day at a time and being aware of each moment does not have to apply to just users. The setting is Moab, Utah and New York, two areas Roy knows well. In fact, Roy is honest that she too used alcohol excessively as a teen. The story has lots of lines that are simply tied up in the end...it is a good read. Despite some occasional rough language, this would be a good book for teens. less

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