My alarm clock went off at five the next morning.
First thought: It was a bad dream.
Second thought: No, it wasn't.
Third thought: Crap.
First thought: It was a bad dream.
Second thought: No, it wasn't.
Third thought: Crap.
I just finished this book. It was good, pretty much written like speak. Except this time the narrator was a teenage boy. There wasn't really alot of action. It was basically just the story of his senior year in highschool and the problems he has to face. The ending leaves some things unanswered that made me bad , but it did resolve some things. I would recommend you read this book. The narrator reminds me of me in the way he thinks sometimes.
Review/Description
Socially inept Tyler Miller thinks his senior year of high school is going to be a year like no other. After being sentenced to a summer of character building physical labor following a graffiti prank, his reputation at school receives a boost, as do his muscles. Enter super-popular Bethany Milbury, sister of his tormentor, Chip, and daughter of his father's boss. Tyler's newfound physique has attracted her interest and infuriated Chip, leading to ongoing conflicts at school. Likewise, Tyler's inability to meet his volatile father's demands to be an asset, not a liability adds increasing tension. All too quickly, Tyler's life spirals out of control. In the wake of an incident at a wild party that Bethany has invited him to attend, he is left feeling completely isolated at school and alienated at home, a victim of twisted perception. Tyler must tackle the complex issues of integrity, personal responsibility, and identity on his own as he struggles to understand what it means to be a man. His once humorous voice now only conveys naked vulnerability. With gripping scenes and a rousing ending, Anderson authentically portrays Tyler's emotional instability as he contemplates darker and darker solutions to his situation. Readers will rejoice in Tyler's proclamation, I'm not the problem here…I'm tired of feeling like I am.
More quotes from the book
"Your average piece of drywall who spent too much time playing computer games"
"I was a zit on the butt of the student body"
Socially inept Tyler Miller thinks his senior year of high school is going to be a year like no other. After being sentenced to a summer of character building physical labor following a graffiti prank, his reputation at school receives a boost, as do his muscles. Enter super-popular Bethany Milbury, sister of his tormentor, Chip, and daughter of his father's boss. Tyler's newfound physique has attracted her interest and infuriated Chip, leading to ongoing conflicts at school. Likewise, Tyler's inability to meet his volatile father's demands to be an asset, not a liability adds increasing tension. All too quickly, Tyler's life spirals out of control. In the wake of an incident at a wild party that Bethany has invited him to attend, he is left feeling completely isolated at school and alienated at home, a victim of twisted perception. Tyler must tackle the complex issues of integrity, personal responsibility, and identity on his own as he struggles to understand what it means to be a man. His once humorous voice now only conveys naked vulnerability. With gripping scenes and a rousing ending, Anderson authentically portrays Tyler's emotional instability as he contemplates darker and darker solutions to his situation. Readers will rejoice in Tyler's proclamation, I'm not the problem here…I'm tired of feeling like I am.
More quotes from the book
"Your average piece of drywall who spent too much time playing computer games"
"I was a zit on the butt of the student body"
2 comments:
This books owns. I love the way it was written...but the plot was blah... its still a wonderful book though. I wanna read speak now :)
This books owns. I love the way it was written...but the plot was blah... its still a wonderful book though. I wanna read speak now :)
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