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A review by thatlibrarynerd
Fake ID by Lamar Giles
3.0
This mystery has a way of engaging readers in its twists, turns, and corruptions, albeit coupled with an annoying habit of overt foreshadowing. In the last third of the book it seemed like every other chapter had a cryptic "I wish I paid more attention to this" or "I should have already known".
The characters are likable enough when they're meant to be (some are meant to be jerks) and the narration moves quickly, while the setting... well. I can't say too much without giving spoilers.
I would recommend this book to someone who reads a lot as a worthwhile if not exceptional read. For people who read less, maybe find something more worth the limited time. It's not a bad book by any standards, but rather everyday in spite of its exciting plot.
Two things that should be acknowledged are the book's inclusion of minorities--indeed, one is the narrator, and this is neither cheapened nor overlooked, which can rarely be said--and its male narrator. This might make it a more appealing read for boys; there are a lot more female narrators in YA fiction, so that's refreshing.
The characters are likable enough when they're meant to be (some are meant to be jerks) and the narration moves quickly, while the setting... well. I can't say too much without giving spoilers.
I would recommend this book to someone who reads a lot as a worthwhile if not exceptional read. For people who read less, maybe find something more worth the limited time. It's not a bad book by any standards, but rather everyday in spite of its exciting plot.
Two things that should be acknowledged are the book's inclusion of minorities--indeed, one is the narrator, and this is neither cheapened nor overlooked, which can rarely be said--and its male narrator. This might make it a more appealing read for boys; there are a lot more female narrators in YA fiction, so that's refreshing.