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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
fast-paced
This was dry. What kid wants to read about standardized testing? And most of the novel was Theo complaining about the tests. Not enough action!
Likable but a bit of much ado about nothing to me
Aimed at teenagers but would have thought many would be bored?
Aimed at teenagers but would have thought many would be bored?
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was probably my least favorite of the series. The plotline took forever to reach the (anti-climatic) climax, and details towards the end seemed few and far between. Once again, it is a super-fast read and it is a well-written story, just not the best out of the series.
Theodore Boone hasn’t ever been my favourite character nor have I ever felt that this was the best John Grisham can do. However, I have to admit that this is the first book in this series that I actually enjoyed reading thoroughly.
Theodore Boone may be a whiz kid and have a number of connections in the judicial world, but even he cannot escape the standardized tests no matter how much he dislikes them. Not only does he have to take the tests, but these tests also determine if he can take honor classes in High school. After all the preparations and grueling testing sessions, when the results are out, Theo is surprised and heartbroken to find out that he hasn’t made the cut for honor classes. That is when he hears about the scandal involving cheating the standardized tests. Theo brings in his mother to help when fraud charges are made against those who were involved when he realizes that he cannot be just a bystander in this case.
Like all John Grisham novels, this too is a fast paced and engaging book. I finished reading this book in one sitting. What I liked about this book was the questions and issues raised and discussed in this book, particularly about the standardized testing system that rules the lives of the students. The storyline is narrated in such a manner that those who have never spared a moment to think about it will be forced to stop and take notice. I never knew about how the standardized test results affect the teachers in turn as well. As such I found this book educative in other ways rather than just the courtroom procedures. I found Theo to be a bit more likeable in this book and April plays a big part in it all.
This was, I feel, the best Theodore Boone book so far and could interest not only young adults but also adults as well.
Theodore Boone may be a whiz kid and have a number of connections in the judicial world, but even he cannot escape the standardized tests no matter how much he dislikes them. Not only does he have to take the tests, but these tests also determine if he can take honor classes in High school. After all the preparations and grueling testing sessions, when the results are out, Theo is surprised and heartbroken to find out that he hasn’t made the cut for honor classes. That is when he hears about the scandal involving cheating the standardized tests. Theo brings in his mother to help when fraud charges are made against those who were involved when he realizes that he cannot be just a bystander in this case.
Like all John Grisham novels, this too is a fast paced and engaging book. I finished reading this book in one sitting. What I liked about this book was the questions and issues raised and discussed in this book, particularly about the standardized testing system that rules the lives of the students. The storyline is narrated in such a manner that those who have never spared a moment to think about it will be forced to stop and take notice. I never knew about how the standardized test results affect the teachers in turn as well. As such I found this book educative in other ways rather than just the courtroom procedures. I found Theo to be a bit more likeable in this book and April plays a big part in it all.
This was, I feel, the best Theodore Boone book so far and could interest not only young adults but also adults as well.
I would have given it 3.5 stars if I could. It was far more interesting than some of the previous books, but still not as good as I would have expected from a John Grisham novel.
In this book, it seems that the language of the characters has changed a little. For example, Mr. Woods Boone seemed pretty sharp tongued and sarcastic toward Theo, much more so than usual.
It was, however, nice to see the book address the issue of standardized testing. This is currently a hot button issue, sparking much debate, and it was interesting to see it play out it the book.
In this book, it seems that the language of the characters has changed a little. For example, Mr. Woods Boone seemed pretty sharp tongued and sarcastic toward Theo, much more so than usual.
It was, however, nice to see the book address the issue of standardized testing. This is currently a hot button issue, sparking much debate, and it was interesting to see it play out it the book.
informative
relaxing
medium-paced
Having read a few of Grisham's 'normal' books I wasn't sure how good this would be but I was actually rather surprised as it hit just the right level of legal detail for the teen/young adult age group while still being enjoyable enough for us older readers. The story was somewhat less complicated than his others but it had enough going on that it wasn't dull and I loved the animal court moments where we got to see a lawyer in the making as Theo flexes his own legal muscles rather than just seeing his parents do it all the time.