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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
I listened to the audiobook on audible, and now I'm gonna buy a copy of the book. Very good
Alex is sentenced to community service at the local retirement home after his one and only drunken car drive ends in garden gnome homicide. Sentenced to spend time with Solomon Lewis, a crotchety old resident Alex learns to curse in Yiddish, play a mean guitar and a million other life lessons.
This book was fantastic from start to finish. It's filled with memorable, vivid characters that climb into your heart and mind and stay firmly lodged there. While it's a quick read, it's a satisfying one as well. The ending is all-to-predictable, but despite that I was utterly charmed by this little book. I loved Laurie, Alex and Sol - each had such a distinctive voice and character it was like spending time with old friends.
This book was fantastic from start to finish. It's filled with memorable, vivid characters that climb into your heart and mind and stay firmly lodged there. While it's a quick read, it's a satisfying one as well. The ending is all-to-predictable, but despite that I was utterly charmed by this little book. I loved Laurie, Alex and Sol - each had such a distinctive voice and character it was like spending time with old friends.
This was a quirky, fun book with a message. I like this author and think he can be good for both boys and girls to read.
I was fortunate enough to hear this author speak at a library conference. His wry sense of humor is evident in this story about a good kid who makes a poor decision and has to "suffer" the consequences. And yes, the garden gnome figures in.
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LOVE THIS BOOK! Jordan Sonnenblick was our visiting author this year and he was great!
I read this book because my daughter is reading it in one of her High School classes and I was curious. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it turned out to be a really nice story. I probably won't remember reading this a year from now, but it was a good way to pass a Sunday afternoon.
I read this book because my daughter is reading it in one of her High School classes and I was curious. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it turned out to be a really nice story. I probably won't remember reading this a year from now, but it was a good way to pass a Sunday afternoon.
This is by the same author as Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie, and i loved this book too! Again, it is hard to explain, but basicly the guy gets mad at his dad (who left his mom for his 3rd grade teacher- or second, i can't remember) so he gets drunk and tries to drive and go see his dad. His punishment is to go see this old guy at a nursing home for 100 hours total, which ends up changing his life. Again, another good read.
***** Notes From the Midnight Driver was an enjoyable and entertaining read. Jordan Sonnenblick deals with serious issues in a way that is very realistic and at times humorous. Alex Gregory is a very believable character who has depth. I enjoyed Sonnenblick's writing style and will be reading more of his books in the future.
Alex Gregory is a fifteen year old boy who is having a hard time dealing with his parent’s recent divorce. While his mother is away on her first date post-divorce Alex gets drunk and decides to drive to his dad’s house and confront him. Alex crashes the car, is arrested, and sentenced to community service working at a nursing home with a specific patient Solomon Lewis. The two end up learning from each other and bonding over a love for music.
Alex is a normal teenager who is trying to deal with his parent’s recent divorce. He is very self-centered in the beginning of this story. He enjoys music and plays the guitar.
Laurie is Alex’s best friend. She is very spunky and cares for Alex deeply. She stands by Alex through his troubles.
Solomon Lewis is a strong willed old man who enjoys playing practical jokes on people. He is Jewish and uses a lot of Yiddish phrases when he talks. Alex and Sol share a love for music.
Themes: family, love, music, forgiveness, illness, aging, divorce
Genre: Realistic fiction, humor, award winner
Interesting Information: There is an interview with the author, Jordan Sonnenblick, in the back of the book which is very interesting. It tells how he got the idea for the book. I also like the about the author page because it talks about how he went to college (Ivy League) and then had a great degree but not practical experience. He ended up doing Teach for America.
Alex Gregory is a fifteen year old boy who is having a hard time dealing with his parent’s recent divorce. While his mother is away on her first date post-divorce Alex gets drunk and decides to drive to his dad’s house and confront him. Alex crashes the car, is arrested, and sentenced to community service working at a nursing home with a specific patient Solomon Lewis. The two end up learning from each other and bonding over a love for music.
Alex is a normal teenager who is trying to deal with his parent’s recent divorce. He is very self-centered in the beginning of this story. He enjoys music and plays the guitar.
Laurie is Alex’s best friend. She is very spunky and cares for Alex deeply. She stands by Alex through his troubles.
Solomon Lewis is a strong willed old man who enjoys playing practical jokes on people. He is Jewish and uses a lot of Yiddish phrases when he talks. Alex and Sol share a love for music.
Themes: family, love, music, forgiveness, illness, aging, divorce
Genre: Realistic fiction, humor, award winner
Interesting Information: There is an interview with the author, Jordan Sonnenblick, in the back of the book which is very interesting. It tells how he got the idea for the book. I also like the about the author page because it talks about how he went to college (Ivy League) and then had a great degree but not practical experience. He ended up doing Teach for America.