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Finlater (2008)

by Shawn Stewart Ruff(Favorite Author)

3.78 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

1604023953 (ISBN13: 9781604023954)

languge

English

genre

Romance

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review 1: To define this book in one word: authentic.The main character, Cliffy, narrates a life so real and gritty for a thirteen year old, it just breaks my heart. But I know it's truthful and realistic. So many difficult topics addressed: racism, anti-semitism, segregation, abuse. It could have become a cliché so easily, yet everything is handled as poignantly as only someone who lived through it can. Thank you Mr. Stewart for this sweet and heart-wrenching coming of age story.
review 2: The really great thing about this book is that you really feel like your in the character's head. I've seen a couple people say it's too graphic or some such. I think that's ridiculous. It has some sex and swearing, but nobody's eating babies or anything, and the book's not loaded do... morewn with it.Great character development, good story, touches the heart while still being realistic and very much not rose-tinted. I really hope the author publishes more books, and I'm very glad I won a copy. On a completely not-writing related note, the cover texture and design inside were very cool and unique. less

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