A review by courtneygabrielle
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys by Chris Fuhrman

4.0

I actually ordered this book after watching the movie because I really liked it and wanted to also read the book. I love that the book and the movie are both very much alike, I believe everything was included in the movie from the book except the ending bit. The group of friends in this book is what captivates me, they are very different yet you can relate to them. I can see myself in bits of the characters. I think although there were four of them the two main characters are what you really remember and get drawn to. Francis is a normal young man just like everyone else going through puberty with a very extraordinary friend, Tim. Tim is that friend that everyone secretly wants to be, the daredevil and also the brains. I believe Tim is the kind of character that stays with you long after finishing the book. I recommend this book because if you are already past the teenage years then this will make you in a sense relive those days and if you have yet to live through your teenage years this will be a wonderful look into someones perspective of what growing up is like when you are surrounded by the catholic faith while you yourself just want to rebel. There`s friendship, religion and love something for everyone.