Hate List Review

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Hate List ReviewGold Star Award Winner!
Valerie is alone. Her family tiptoes around her, her friends act like she doesn't exist, and most of the people in the community think she should be dead.
Valerie's boyfriend, the person she trusted more than anyone else, shattered her life when he brought a gun to school and wounded several students and killed many others, including himself. Most people believe Valerie was involved, but she had no idea what Nick was planning.
After spending weeks in the hospital recovering from a near-fatal gunshot wound to the leg, Valerie is moved to the psychiatric ward for observation. Afterwards, during her many therapy sessions, she begins to think back on her relationship with Nick and all the events that led up to the terrible act that changed an entire community.
HATE LIST is an extremely powerful story. I was in tears for the last eighty pages and felt emotionally drained by the time I reached the last page. Jennifer Brown has given us a wonderful example of the importance of keeping a watchful eye out for bullying in our schools.
Valerie is a strong character and it was great to witness her healing process. Once I started HATE LIST I couldn't stop. I read every chance I could. Even though the subject matter is very serious, this book was a pleasure to read.
Thank you, Ms. Brown.
Reviewed by: Karin LibrarianHate List Overview

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The Descent of Man Review

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The Descent of Man ReviewWhen Jim and his wife Marla wake to find two men attempting to steal their car, while Marla waits inside and calls the police, Jim tiptoes out to the scene. Seeing the door of the thieves' truck open, and no clear path to keeping his own car, he hops into the truck and hightails it out of there. Sort of a "Hah! NOW what are you two going to do?" kind of moment ... until he realizes that what he just did makes no real sense, and he dumps the truck in a vacant field and leaves it (not before vandalizing it, though).
The thieves? Two brothers with a long history of criminal activity and violence - one with a chemical imbalance that makes him dangerous. When Jim doesn't admit his act to Sgt. Rainey, the investigating officer, he begins his descent and traps himself in a spiral where events become more and more threatening and dangerous.
This is a rather introspective novel interlaced with action, with Marla and Jim's marriage sharing center stage with the encounters and events that spring from the attempted car theft and Jim's reaction to it. A wine steward going from mild to wild? Could happen; we all have it in us to resort to vengeance or thoughtless actions when provoked. But, although the beginning chapters felt likely, as events become more and more out of control, I felt that it may have been taken too far for believability. Click on the book cover to see it better; see the monkey at the end and what he has in his hand? That's somewhat of a clue. I found it interesting, with a good writing style, but never became invested in any of the characters.
QUOTE (from a galley; may be different in final copy):
But this is a male quandary: If we just stand there and watch we feel like idiots; but (depending of course on what we do) we can also feel like idiots for having acted.
Book Rating: 3.5 out of 5 starsThe Descent of Man Overview

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Split Review

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Split ReviewWhen his abusive father kicks him out for having the audacity to fight back, 16-year-old Jace Witherspoon has only one place to go--his older brother Christian in New Mexico. From Chicago to Albuquerque is not an easy trip, particularly if you have only recently gotten your license and don't have money, but Jace goes with the faith that his brother will take him in.
You see, Christian ran away several years ago and has found a new life for himself. Having lived through their father's abuse, Christian knows exactly what Jace is going through.
Unfortunately, two abused kids do not necessarily make the best roommates. They've got a lot of trauma, secrets, and bitterness to live through. They do have help from Christian's English teacher girlfriend, Mirriam, and Jace's co-worker, Dakota.
Can they ever feel safe from their Dad? And can they get their Mom, who they both fear is going to be killed by their father away?
"Split" is a compelling read from the first line to the breathless end. While the story's not a thriller per se, this relationship novel definitely had me on the edge of my seat all the way til three AM. This is an excellent book for older young adults and even adult readers will enjoy the finely-drawn characterization and heart-pounding pacing.
Rebecca Kyle, January 2010Split Overview

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