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seemeghanread's review
3.0
This book takes place on Cape Breton Island, which is where my dad grew up. When I picked this book up at the library, I couldn't even remember having ever placed a hold on it, but I'm guessing that the reason I did is because it takes place in Cape Breton. There isn't a whole lot of Canadian YA fiction out there, so I read whatever I can get my hands on.
This book was a quick read, but I found it hard to put down. There's a lovely little story in its pages, and the characters seemed very real to me. The writing was only so-so, and it wasn't the most exciting book, but I still liked it.
This book was a quick read, but I found it hard to put down. There's a lovely little story in its pages, and the characters seemed very real to me. The writing was only so-so, and it wasn't the most exciting book, but I still liked it.
lannycampbell's review
3.0
Cute story but I felt like it was missing something. The idea of the book is such a good idea and the characters were adorable but it could've been better
spencerbmiller's review
3.0
I really enjoyed the setting of this novel. I enjoyed all the scenes in the restaurant.
kil3yp's review
4.0
Pretty cliché, but not in a bad way. Well written, and a great story about finding yourself in so many ways - escaping small town life, dealing with the question of being gay, what to do with the rest of your life and how people come and go from your life. All wrapped up in a neat little package. Not a knock out debut, but I'll look forward to anything else Tom Ryan pens.
melissayabookshelf's review
4.0
Way To Go by Tom Ryan is a good look into the experience of a teen struggling with his sexuality in a small town with equally small-minded people. It delves into the psychology of someone who is questioning who he is and what he wants out of life on more than one level - not only is the possibility of being gay on Dan's mind, but also what he wants to do with his life and where he wants to, or maybe even feels like he needs to, live it.
While it takes place in 1994, Way to Go isn't a trip down memory lane when it comes to music and cultural references. Rather, the culture of sharing mixed tapes among friends, which would be completely foreign to today's teens, is the main reference to that time.
While it takes place in 1994, Way to Go isn't a trip down memory lane when it comes to music and cultural references. Rather, the culture of sharing mixed tapes among friends, which would be completely foreign to today's teens, is the main reference to that time.
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