Cristy Watson
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Note: I have gotten the e-ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange of my point of view.
It's honest, real and straightforward. Though a little creepy, it is an enjoyable read with a thoughtful insight into the mind of a self-inflicted cutter.
Cristy truly captured it all like the emotions not only from Travis but his parents as well, especially his mom still in denial stage. Well written and straightforward. A recommended light read for such a heavy issue.
You can read my full review here:
http://www.sholee.net/2016/03/mpov-cutter-boy-e-arc.html… (mere)
It's honest, real and straightforward. Though a little creepy, it is an enjoyable read with a thoughtful insight into the mind of a self-inflicted cutter.
Cristy truly captured it all like the emotions not only from Travis but his parents as well, especially his mom still in denial stage. Well written and straightforward. A recommended light read for such a heavy issue.
You can read my full review here:
http://www.sholee.net/2016/03/mpov-cutter-boy-e-arc.html… (mere)
The lead finds out a secret about his father and uncle that completely changes him. He becomes more of a troublemaker, has a chip on his shoulder. He can't let it go. He drinks and such. It's a good lesson about forgiveness and the dangers of drinking. It gets very weird when he and his friends discover something though.
Travis is in trouble. He has no one to turn to when he is bullied and harassed, so he cuts himself for relief from the emotional pain that has become his constant companion. Travis meets Chyvonne, an athletic, self-assured black girl who befriends him. Having a relationship with Chyvonne produces new sources of anxiety, however, and Travis must decide whether he has the strength to confront his fear and isolation at last.
I found this book difficult to read. The narration reads earnestly, verging at times close to didacticism. The high degree of drama in CUTTER BOY may appeal to readers who like problem fiction, and the topic is regrettably relevant to many adolescents.
Read my complete review in RESOURCE LINKS 21.5 (June 2016).… (mere)
I found this book difficult to read. The narration reads earnestly, verging at times close to didacticism. The high degree of drama in CUTTER BOY may appeal to readers who like problem fiction, and the topic is regrettably relevant to many adolescents.
Read my complete review in RESOURCE LINKS 21.5 (June 2016).… (mere)
Statistikker
- Værker
- 8
- Medlemmer
- 97
- Popularitet
- #194,532
- Vurdering
- 3.2
- Anmeldelser
- 4
- ISBN
- 34
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A brief look at a teen coping with a significant change in circumstance that results in him and his father being homeless. Lacks any grit or depth. Short novels can have these as Robert Swindells has shown.