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itsalexjackman's review against another edition
3.0
A compelling collection of stories that perfectly captures the dramas, emotions, and grit of american teenagers.
trixabelle's review against another edition
3.0
Not sure about this. Some well conceived settings and characters and I liked the way it was a series of short stories linked by either time or locale. It was a bit vulgar for me though and I din't relate well to potheads!
depressingreads's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
toonkatie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Drug use, Toxic friendship, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Homophobia
Minor: Slavery, Alcoholism, Rape, Bullying, and Car accident
chlosophis's review against another edition
5.0
I think I'm the only person on Good Reads who loved this book. I read it in one sitting. The horrific events were brilliantly underplayed - and I felt physically claustrophobic reading about bored, dangerous and disillusioned youths stuck in suburban America. You go, Franco.
chelseadoherty's review against another edition
1.0
If you read one of these short stories you’ve read them all. Franco’s characters all hate education and are aged 14-17 but are somehow able to reference Joyce, Kerouac, Faulkner etc. ? Also, I wouldn’t even want to count the rape scenes. There are too many.
lorrietruck's review against another edition
1.0
I'm sorry James, I really really wanted this to be good because you're a sweet actor and a total babe, but the sad truth of the matter is that your book is just bad. Really really bad.
gertrude314's review against another edition
1.0
If I could give this fewer than one star, I would. It was a waste of time and I'm angry at myself for hoping that it would get better. I couldn't finish it, but I don't even feel bad.