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A review by znorgaard
The Ables by Jeremy Scott
4.0
Overall this was an extremely enjoyable book that suffers from a few problems. The book could definitely use another round of editing. There are typos and awkward spacing problems strewn throughout, but more so in the first half of the book. They're infrequent enough to be a minor complaint. A more serious problem I had, If you're not paying much attention, you'll probably just pass over it without noticing it, but it can be off-putting. Another problem, Freddie's asthma is not accurate at all. Anyone that uses an inhaler that often would be on an alternative treatment plan (daily pill). This is a general problem with popular media, but annoys those of us that actually have asthma. If you need an inhaler daily, you're not treating your asthma correctly.
Setting all the bad aside, there was a lot to love about this book. The premise is fantastic and Jeremy Scott does an outstanding job creating a fully realized world in just the first 60 or so pages. Presenting a group of disabled super heroes definitely made me rethink my dream powers and consider some of the struggles that face individuals placed in special education regardless of what their disability actually impairs. The story had enough intrigue to keep me reading even though certain parts were way too predictable (but, I am a pretty far past the target age range). I really enjoyed that the characters try to acknowledge when they're talking in cliches. It helps lighten the mood on more serious moments.
Absolutely worth the read, despite the flaws.
Spoiler
there are several places where Phillip is seeing things he shouldn't be able to see.Setting all the bad aside, there was a lot to love about this book. The premise is fantastic and Jeremy Scott does an outstanding job creating a fully realized world in just the first 60 or so pages. Presenting a group of disabled super heroes definitely made me rethink my dream powers and consider some of the struggles that face individuals placed in special education regardless of what their disability actually impairs. The story had enough intrigue to keep me reading even though certain parts were way too predictable (but, I am a pretty far past the target age range). I really enjoyed that the characters try to acknowledge when they're talking in cliches. It helps lighten the mood on more serious moments.
Absolutely worth the read, despite the flaws.