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Book Reviews of 48 Shades of Brown

48 Shades of Brown
48 Shades of Brown
Author: Nick Earls
ISBN-13: 9780618452958
ISBN-10: 0618452958
Publication Date: 6/7/2004
Pages: 304
Reading Level: Young Adult
Rating:
  • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
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3.2 stars, based on 9 ratings
Publisher: Graphia
Book Type: Paperback
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Reviewed by Andrew S. Cohen for TeensReadToo.com

In 48 SHADES OF BROWN, Australian author Nick Earls comically portrays Dan in this coming-of-age story.

Dan, a high school student, boards with his crazy band-playing Aunt Jacq, 22, and her roommate, Naomi, an attractive pysch major at the Uni. Through his social and emotional innocence, Dan becomes infatuated with Naomi and her every movement, including her frequent sexual run-ins with her 'jerk' boyfriend, in turn devastating Dan.

Dan is very innocent, yet his sensitive and intellectual demeanor allows the reader to easily identify with him. He has intense social reflection throughout the novel, and only seems to be disrupted by his friend, Chris Burns, another inexperienced, yet porn-obsessed, friend.

The realness of the novel and the hilarious conclusion of the party allow for true connection into the complex character of Dan, along with providing for an entertaining read.

All those who have had to grow up will be able to relate. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, despite some of it being a bit slow at times. My only other gripe was the unfamiliar textual presentation, as the entire book consisted of Dan's introspection or what seemed to be him hearing others talk, which was put in italics, which I felt was a bit irritable at times throughout.

However, I'd recommend this one to anyone who has risen up in the sex-obsessed world we know and love.