this was an interesting read... some odd violence and situations involved. i'm not sure i understand it being on the "banned books list" but i don't understand why most of those are on the list.
Sick, disturbing novel about a family living in the "safe" suburbs. I am surprised that it is listed as a teen novel, as it is rather dark.
This was a very good book. I wouldn't recommend it for a preteen; however, I suppose it's not so bad for an older teen and up.
Cormier is the master of surprise endings and this won't disappoint the reader. A young girl is attacked in her home and left in a coma. The attack is witnessed by a young man witnesses the whole thing. In love with the girl, he becomes "The Avenger" rather than her savior for GOOD REASON!
my favorite amongst the Cormier novels.
Not appropriate for kids under 12 or so, I would say. Jr. High at the youngest.
