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abaugher's review against another edition
4.0
good, quick read. dialogue sharp-witted and blunt. story slows down later in the book, but i think that's a good thing. it takes on a different feel from the beginning, as does the mindset of the main character.
suedd's review against another edition
3.0
This story is told from an often-unheard point of view. Probably not for 1st semester freshmen.
barbaraskalberg's review against another edition
4.0
This one reminded me why I enjoy reading a book completely "cold." I had no idea about the plot and therefore no expectations about book. Solid.
radishcake's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this one the best of the 3 books of her's that I've read. It had the most, I guess closure is the best word. I didn't feel like I needed to know anymore about the characters once the book ended. I really liked the characters too. Really good voice to both of the main characters. It says a lot that I read all of her books in one sitting!
reachant's review against another edition
3.0
A fairly straight forward examination of psychosis, guilt, and crime in youth.
abscarlet's review against another edition
3.0
My opinion of this book is kinda conflicting. The storyline was great. The summary held such potential. However, I️ don’t particularly like the author’s style. I️ felt like I️ was reading a middle school book with a plot meant for a well grown adult. If the writing had been a bit better, there’s no doubt that this would have been a five star rating. The storyline was phenomenal.
jcarsrud's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 This was a great quick read. I really liked Kip/Wade’s story and felt sorry for him fairly quickly. These types of crimes/accidents? are sensationalized, and rightly so, but seeing the crime from the perpetrators’ eyes was intriguing. The italicization for Sam’s thoughts was slightly confusing. I think the author could have done away w that completely and still had a great story.
theycallmerash's review against another edition
3.0
Decent book but wasn't my favorite. I had to reread a lot of stuff to understand what the author meant.
georgia_sara93's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
When Kip McFarlane was 9 years old he set 7 year old Bobby Clarke on fire. Kip gets a second chance in life after spending time in a facility. But do second chances really work? Why did he set Bobby Clarke on fire? Can you ever change who you are? Can you be trusted again?
This is a YA book that I loved when I was a teenager 15 years ago. And reading it in tandem with The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog by Dr Bruce Perry as coincidental timing made it all the more interesting in some ways. I don’t think the Right Behind You is accurate or revolutionary and some of the language is most definitely out dated. But I actually kind of loved it once again? Maybe there’s just something about second chances that I’m just a sucker for if there’s a redemption arc. Who knows. Either way. Loved it as a teen, loved it again in a different way I suspect as an adult.
TW: cruelty and death of animals, murder
cassizzle's review against another edition
2.0
Very slow. Kinda creepy. But not in a good way. I really didn't like this book. I feel like the back cover mislead me. I wasn't what i thought it was going to be at all. I mean, there are worse books but i would never recommend this book to anyone.