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A review by librariann
Black Box by Julie Schumacher
2.0
Ages 11+
(no overt language or sex, some kissing)
Annoying but fast. Inaccuracies abound in this story of a freshman in HS whose older sister, Dora, is hospitalized after a suicide attempt. The hospital is not the way a teen ward would be - hell, it wasn't that way 20 years ago and the treatments are ridiculous. Though Elena's feelings about her sister's illness seem accurate, the rest is wildly implausible. Good premise, lousy execution.
(no overt language or sex, some kissing)
Annoying but fast. Inaccuracies abound in this story of a freshman in HS whose older sister, Dora, is hospitalized after a suicide attempt. The hospital is not the way a teen ward would be - hell, it wasn't that way 20 years ago and the treatments are ridiculous. Though Elena's feelings about her sister's illness seem accurate, the rest is wildly implausible. Good premise, lousy execution.