Author: Steve Hamilton
Genre: Fiction, Standalone
Published: 2010
Personal Rating: 4.25/5 (very good +)
Format: Audiobook
Yearly Count: 72
Michael, a 17-year-old, gets wrapped up in a high school prank and ends up taking the fall which included consequences. The consequences evolved into much more trouble than he ever imagined. The added kicker - as a result of a traumatic experience as a young boy, Michael is mute.
Michael was a great character. He was a scarred teen, but had a good heart. I had sympathy for him and wanted to help. However, I became a tad bit annoyed with the amount of lock talk, but overall the plot was interesting. And, I wasn't 100% pleased with the way in which the story was told either - alternating between several years. I did love, love, love the setting, though! Michael was all over the country, but Michigan (Milford, Detroit, Ann Arbor) was prevalent. It was so exciting to read specifics about places I know. I gave the extra ".25" simply for Michael and Michigan.
I'm curious about how much someone can talk about locks. This sounds good.
ReplyDeleteBermudaonion ~ The lock talk became redundant, but it's still a very good read/listen.
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