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The Turnaround
The Turnaround
Author: George Pelecanos
ISBN-13: 9780316156479
ISBN-10: 0316156477
Publication Date: 8/1/2008
Pages: 304
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 16 ratings
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Book Type: Hardcover
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ccqdesigns avatar reviewed The Turnaround on + 51 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This book was not what I expected at all. It was not the usual murder mystery, but the story of how one afternoon, 6 hotheaded teenagers and drug and alcohol can change many lives forever. The story follows the families of everyone involved in "the incident". It exposes hatred, anger, love and immense sacrifice. It was only the ending that felt wrong to me. It felt unnatural and forced like the author got to a certain point and just wasn't sure what to do from there.
bellasgranny avatar reviewed The Turnaround on + 468 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Thoroughly enjoyed this well written crime novel and will be looking forward to reading more by this author.
reviewed The Turnaround on + 53 more book reviews
The first book I've read by this author. Love his writing style - very simple, yet superb. Great characters in this read along with a great story. I highly recommend this book.