Author : Michael Thomas Ford
Publisher: New York: Harper Teen, 2010
Edition: eBook version
Where I got the book: Overdrive from Strathcona High School Library
Publishers Summary: Brimming with sarcasm, fifteen-year-old Jeff describes his stay in a psychiatric ward after attempting to commit suicide.
Mrs. R' s Thoughts:
I was really drawn into the novel. Jeff refuses to acknowledge that he has tried to kill himself. He is sure that his being in the phych ward is a mistake and he doesn't belong. I wanted to know what happened to push this seemingly "normal" boy over the edge and that kept me turning pages. As well, the cast of quirky characters made this novel's dark content and events somehow lighter. I was surprised by how graphic some of the sexual content was and wonder why so many books about homosexuals have to include sexual abuse. Overall, I would give this novel 4 out of 5 stars.
I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the novel.
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