luetya 's review for:

Nothing But the Truth by Avi

3.0

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Interesting plot. Despite being almost 30 years old I think it's still applicable as a great commentary on modern parenting, the disconnect between people always yelling for less taxes and yet expecting all the things taxes are used to pay for, (I don't want to pay taxes but expect you to somehow still fill the pot holes in the road, educate my child with the best education a 1st world country can give, keep the libraries open and all the other things taxes pay for) and communication skills and how the lack there of can cause issues. However, the execution is lacking. The way people talk is not believable and I don't think it's just because of a change in slang over the years. Overall, great idea, poorly executed.