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The Buffalo Tree by Adam Rapp

akmargie's review

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3.0

A quick read that follows Sura during his six month stay at the Hamstock Juvenile detention center. Sura's patch mate is Coly Jo and the two become fast friends. Sura spends his time racing other juvies in foot races and avoiding Boo and Hodge, two vicious juvies that use threats and violence control the other juvies.
Sura is a typical young man, day dreams about girls and misses life on the outside although he doesn't always have a clear reason for his actions, outside of loyalty and respect. After a disturbing incident, Coly Jo's frail mental state begins to unravel and Sura feels he is headed the same path as well.
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