I picked up this book because I saw Jordan Sonnenblick, the author, when he came here to Salem, and he reminded me of myself. He takes stories that are somewhat true in his real life, and he turns them into made-up stories in his writing. He wrote the novel our entire school read, "Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie", which was fairly decent, so I decided to give this one a try.
Love, death, and decapitation are all wrapped up in this very sarcastic, but touching novel. I was facsinated by the main character, Alex, who refuses to accept that in some cases, it might be he who has the faults, rather than everyone else around him. I particularly liked his relationship with the old man in the novel, whose name was Sol, because, being a teacher, I kind of felt like Sol. He was really tough and sarcastic with Alex sometimes, but I know he was being that way to help him learn more about himself and grow into a better guitar player and a better person. It was a perfect example of tough love that worked well in the book.
If I were the finish the book, I might have tied up some more loose ends. I didn't feel like the relationship with Laurie was ever really solidified, and I was left wanting to know more.
Overall, I would recommend this book, especially if you enjoy a plethora of sarcasm. It isn't always easy to find in the book, but when you do, you'll find yourself giggling out loud.
8 comments:
Wow! Reading that would make me want to go and pick of that book right now and start reading. The teacher Sol being sarcastic does tell what kind of person he really is. Alex also seems like a nice guy just to put up with Sol and so i've heard.
I think that it sounds like a very amazing story.Alex sounds like the kind of person who is nice and caring,but made this big mistake and felt so bad about it.I wonder how it turns out to be?
-Averi8)
I read it, and it was a pretty good book. I agree with Ms. Hannula that it was a good book if you're looking for something heartwarming, funny and sarcastic. Overall, I would probably rate the book 4 stars out of 5.
I think it would be an intresting because that gives me a connection to another book. It sounds like the denile given in the "Red Pyramid". So, it may be a good book with hopfully minumum drama.
Caleb
i read about 3 chapters of it and i was literally lol~ing i had to go though b4 i could check out the book this remind me of when jacob brought in his guitar for the class to hear him play yankee doodle im am so flabbergasted that a teacher would be THAT sarcastic but its still very funny i reccomend this book to everyone but the math peoples(sorry nerdz)
This book sounds really great and funny. I enjoy reading sarcasm and this sounds like the book for me. I agree with Averi and Celsia. I can't wait to read it!
This book sounds good and really fuuny. I just checked this book out from the library, and i can't wait to read it. It sounds so good
~Colin
I agree with jacob i love things that are sarcastic and funny like that this sounds very interesting i will read it if i can get my hands in it and then recomend it to people!!!!!!!!
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