LOVE this book! The characters are so rich and full. The historical era was brought to life convinciingly. A truely amazing coming-of-age novel that should not be skipped merely because one is not a YA anymore. I am in my 40's and was entertained throughout this book. Makes me want to tackle some more Shakespeare, too! P.S. Bring tissues...
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Why are some YA fiction books so much better than some adult New York Times best seller fiction? I found this to be a page turner and often laughed out loud. Perhaps it was because I also grew up in the 60s, the time period of this novel. And some of the events in the novel were associated with the events of the 60s: Viet Nam, the killing of some important national personages and even the atomic bomb drills.
What a great story, and I've already requested another of the author's books which deals with a not-so-well-liked character introduced in this book.
What a great story, and I've already requested another of the author's books which deals with a not-so-well-liked character introduced in this book.
