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Full Tilt

by Neal Shusterman (Goodreads Author)

3.97 of 5 stars 3.97 · rating details · 2,967 ratings · 351 reviews

Sixteen-year-old Blake and his younger brother, Quinn, are exact opposites. Blake is the responsible member of the family. He constantly has to keep an eye on the fearless Quinn, whose thrill-seeking sometimes goes too far. But the stakes get higher when Blake has to chase Quinn into a bizarre phantom carnival that traps its customers forever.In order to escape, Blake must...more

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Published July 27th 2004 by Simon Pulse (first published June 1st 2003)

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May 10, 2013 Kristalia rated it 4 of 5 stars

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FINAL RATING: ★★★★/★★★★★

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I love Neal Shusterman.

Especially after reading Bruiser, Unwind and UnWholly (i really need to find time to read his other books-especially skinjacker :D). I love that his works are always deep and quite psychological. Full Tilt didn't disappoint.

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This is a story about trauma, despair, guilt and much more. It's a ride through the fears of all people who get stuck in that carnival.

Like i said, it is quite psychological, be...more

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Mar 31, 2011 Rollie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Unwind was supposed to be the book I’m reading first from Neal Shusterman, but when I saw this in our bookstore here in my place, I immediately grabbed this undoubtedly since I was told before by a reader that Shusterman is such an amazing author. So who do you think can resist of searching for his books after hearing such a word?

Blake fears something and he fears to admit that it’s the rides he fears to get in. Some are meant to be survivors, some are not. And some are meant to be a single surv...more Unwind was supposed to be the book I’m reading first from Neal Shusterman, but when I saw this in our bookstore here in my place, I immediately grabbed this undoubtedly since I was told before by a reader that Shusterman is such an amazing author. So who do you think can resist of searching for his books after hearing such a word?

Blake fears something and he fears to admit that it’s the rides he fears to get in. Some are meant to be survivors, some are not. And some are meant to be a single survivor out of tens, twenties or thirties unfortunately die in an accident. Being the only one survivor of the bus accident when he was a child, it gives him creeps no matter how old he’s now.

Since before, Blake has been Quinn’s—his brother-- butt-savior. Quinn travels to places he sometimes doesn’t know why. One month to go, Blake is going off to college and it obviously mean that he’s leaving Quinn to live with their mom and her new boyfriend. One night Quinn’s gone, left their house but physically in coma, only to find out that his soul is in an amusement park. Would Blake continue to save his younger brother even if it means, riding seven rides before dawn in full tilt?

So far, this is better than the last book of the same author I’ve read. But amazingly these two books have originals concepts. However, this book has gotten my taste more than the other one. I’m very much lucky to notice this book in our bookstore.

I admit that I’m really impressed of this book. The book has what it takes to be a real YA fantasy nowadays. This book has a non-stop full tilt of adventure. Every chapter gives different kinds of excitement and thrills. As if in just reading this book, you have ridden the rides by yourself already. It was an unimaginable thrill of less than twenty-four hours of adventure.

The relationship of Blake and Quinn is normal as any other siblings do with each other—saving the butt of the younger ones, the arguments and even the teasing with each other. However, this book has, in one way or another, added more odd habits and spice to every character to have stronger personalities. The only problem I found out in this book is Shusterman gives no justice at the ending of this book. The story as if hangs in midair, as if halted instantly while in a rush speed of motion. This book needs an additional page or chapter. Nevertheless, this is really great book that I couldn’t put down.
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Jan 23, 2008 Calilibrarian rated it 3 of 5 stars

Full Tilt is about a boy named Blake who is headed in the right direction. Seems like everyone in his life is off-track including his 'living-for-the-thrill' brother and his boyfriend hopping mother. But not him, Blake's going to college, has his life mapped out and is basically someone you can depend on. He seems perfect really. The only problem is he's hiding a dark secret...nothing evil or haunting, but its a secret he keeps from everyone. He holds the guilt of being the lone survivor of a ho...more Full Tilt is about a boy named Blake who is headed in the right direction. Seems like everyone in his life is off-track including his 'living-for-the-thrill' brother and his boyfriend hopping mother. But not him, Blake's going to college, has his life mapped out and is basically someone you can depend on. He seems perfect really. The only problem is he's hiding a dark secret...nothing evil or haunting, but its a secret he keeps from everyone. He holds the guilt of being the lone survivor of a horrific bus accident. He holds the memory of seeing his teachers face on the bus as it teetered and toppled over the side of a bridge. He holds the guilt of believing he could have done something to save the others.

If he can just keep careful control, then life wont throw anymore curve balls at him.

His plan goes awry when he gets talked into going to an amusement park with his friends...they love the roller coasters especially his wild edged little brother Quinn--but he doesn't. He's white-knuckling it and back on the bus ...and this time he's going over.

After hating life on one ride, he can't be convinced to go on another, not matter how hard his friends try and convince him. Even when a mysterious chick, that looks like she could teach him a few things, hands him a personal invitation to a private amusment park, he's too spooked to go. He tosses the invite on his dresser when he gets home and crashes.

But it turns out his little brother isn't afraid and is dying to go. In the middle of the night, Blake wakes to the screams of his mother. She's bent over the comatose body of Quinn...Blake looks down at his brother...but when he looks into his eyes, he sees Ferris wheels spinning. His brother is trapped and only Blake can get him out.

What follows is the worst night of Blake's life...he makes a deal with a devil and has to survive the park and ride seven rides before dawn to save his brother. The problem is, every ride is tailored to your worst fears and every ride can kill you.

It doesn't help to know that no-one has survived and the price of admission is your soul.

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Apr 09, 2008 Aaron rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: adventure type readers

Full tilt, an adventure filled, rollercoaster ride of a book. Packed with twist turns ups and down loops and thrills, kept me reading the book. I rarely read books but from the title catching my eye and its extreme back ground of colors, it’s really an awesome book. The book had me on the edge every time I picked it up, not wanting to put it down. It’s filled with the excitement and themes to keep me wanting to know what’s going to happen next. I happen to like the book so much that I had put my...more

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May 04, 2008 Luke rated it 5 of 5 stars

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WOW! This was my first time reading Neal Shusterman, and I was not disappointed!

The main plot revolves around a kid named Blake, who is going off to college at an Ivy League school. When he goes out with his friends, he meets an irresistable girl named Cassandra, who promises great thrills at her theme park. Strangely enough, one of Blake's friends says that the park appears to never be in the same location twice. He finds when he enters the park that he must ride seven rides that represent his...more

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Jun 05, 2013 AnaM. rated it 4 of 5 stars

My book Full Tilt by Neal Shusterman, it mostly talked about two brothers that are way different from each other. Ones good(Blake) and ones bad(Quinn). In one occasion Derek gets into trouble and his brother Blake, has to face his worst fears in order to save his brother from dying. through a series of events they both make it out alive.

I really liked this book because it had so much adventure in it. It was very exciting for me. The fact that Blake had to die, but actually survived was amazing....more My book Full Tilt by Neal Shusterman, it mostly talked about two brothers that are way different from each other. Ones good(Blake) and ones bad(Quinn). In one occasion Derek gets into trouble and his brother Blake, has to face his worst fears in order to save his brother from dying. through a series of events they both make it out alive.

I really liked this book because it had so much adventure in it. It was very exciting for me. The fact that Blake had to die, but actually survived was amazing. Even though Blake did not like his brother at all he actually risked himself to save him. I really liked that. You could really feel the love and emotion and excitement all at once. It was pretty awesome. This book was a lot better than any of my other books to be honest. It was more energetic and actually had me reading and reading which is very rare. I would honestly recommend this book to anyone that asks because it’s just an awesome book.

The bad person in the book was actually a girl which is very rare, but it was very realistic how they made her sound so beautiful and nice to get Blake to like her a lot which later resulted in a very bad idea. Cassandra was her name. She gave Blake a teddy bear which had an invitation to another amusement park. That’s where everything went wrong. In a series of events risking his life along with two other friends really gives you the chills. It sure gave me the chills. Although the first event they went through could have a little more realistic like the others. But the way they explained it was actually very imaginative. “I gripped the pole, but the pole disappeared. The last of the floorboards disintegrated. My blue lion opened his mouth, releasing a thunderous roar that resonated up my legs and into my chest”(pg 50). The words the used were very appropriate which made it better.

Overall, I give this book four stars. It was an amazing book! But it’s not so much my favorite. It did have some flaws here in there but it was still pretty sweet. (less)

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May 31, 2013 Priscilla rated it 5 of 5 stars

Blake is a quiet teenager that lives with a hectic family, his mom is all over the place with new boyfriends, and his younger brother- Quinn- who is a dare-devil, thrill seeker. After going out with his friends Blake gets into a car crash and discovers that he, his friends and his younger brother are now in a parallel universe where they must go through a phantom carnival before dawn or else they will forever be stuck as one of the games in which they die. Blake realizes that he must ride all 7...more

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Feb 07, 2013 Raeven rated it 5 of 5 stars

Full Tilt was a great book. It had a story that you wouldn't normally hear of.This book was honestly one of the most interesting books that I have ever read. A reason why I felt this way about the book is that the book is about a teenage boy who has to ride seven insanely dangerous and chaotic rides in a theme park that seems to be alive in order to save his brother. This becomes a problem for Blake because he is afraid of heights due to a troubling event from his past. Another reason why I find...more

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Jan 24, 2013 Lark rated it 2 of 5 stars

Blake goes on a paranormal roller coaster theme park to save his brother. Each ride reveals something hidden inside the rider's heart and mind. But he has to survive seven rides before dawn arrives.... can he do it?

Ridiculous question, because of course he will since it's a YA book.

I was interested in the premise and what each ride would reveal, but all of them were fairly straightforward without that many quirks or twists. It was a decent read and fairly quick, but it didn't really push the bo...more

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Jan 15, 2013 Josh rated it 4 of 5 stars

Blakes new Thrill
Full Tilt
Neal Shusterman
1-15-13

This book was honestly one of the most interesting and weird but in a good way books that I have ever read. A reason for why I felt this way about the book is that the book is about a teenage boy who has to ride seven insanely dangerous and chaotic rides in a theme park that seems to be alive in order to save his brother. This becomes a problem for Blake because he is afraid of heights due to a troubling event from his past. Anothr reason why I fin...more

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Nov 30, 2012 Karyssa rated it 4 of 5 stars

Full Tilt is probably one of the most intense books I've ever read. It's extremely intriguing and captivating. It's the story of a boy, Blake, who, in order to save his brother, Quinn, traps himself in an evil carnival where the only way out is to get through all of the rides. The only problem is Cassandra, the personification of the carnival who doesn't want him to get out. I couldn't relate to Quinn, but I could most definitely relate to Blake- a boy obsessed with doing the right thing and doi...more

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Feb 13, 2012 Barb Middleton rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Blake, Quinn, and two friends are at a carnival when Quinn decides to scale the roller coaster scaffolding to get his hat. He puts himself right in the path of a roller coaster. Blake climbs after him and saves his life.

Blake is always saving his reckless brother, Quinn. Blake is cautious while Quinn is out-of-control. When Blake gets an invitation to a midnight carnival from the mysterious Cassandra, it is Quinn who steals the invite and enters the carnival on his own. Anyone who enters this am...more

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Feb 03, 2012 Sarai rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: young-adult-fiction, suspense

This is one of several books I started to read within the last month and did not finish, for one reason or another. In this case, it was because I felt that the book seemed like random dreams that sounded interesting to the author, so he strung them together to make into a book. They kind of abruptly went one into the other with no real flow and I was not interested enough to finish the book.

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Jan 13, 2012 Haley rated it 4 of 5 stars

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The book I am reading is called “Full Tilt” by Neal Shusterman. It’s about a boy names Blake. He is 16, and is pretty much the man of the house, since his father left him when he was little. He tends to get good grades, be in at curfew, and looks after his younger brother, Quinn. Who is pretty much crazy. But then one day, Blake finds out, Quinn is gone. Blake is now in for a major surprise. He has to ride 7 rides at a mystical theme park, to be able to save his b...more

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Oct 10, 2011 Zach Kotner rated it 5 of 5 stars

The author's purpose of writing Full Tilt was to give people an idea of how a sixteen year old can get over his fear and accomplish greater things in life. The author shows how a sixteen year old would react to family being split up or having an austic brother in the family. The style of this book is using descriptive sentences and okay dialogue that expressed the plot of the book. The audience does feel how Blake feels if the audience is in his situation and its pretty common in some families i...more The author's purpose of writing Full Tilt was to give people an idea of how a sixteen year old can get over his fear and accomplish greater things in life. The author shows how a sixteen year old would react to family being split up or having an austic brother in the family. The style of this book is using descriptive sentences and okay dialogue that expressed the plot of the book. The audience does feel how Blake feels if the audience is in his situation and its pretty common in some families in the real world. The author's point of view has strong and good dialogue that expresses the main idea of the book to the readers who like reading mystery books.

The theme of the book is always believe in what you think is going to help you in life and what you can help with others in life. The author was trying to help the readers understand how Blake would do anything to get his brother back from this unusual amusement park. So, he goes with his friends to this weird amusement park that later would be a challenge for all of them to get out alive and to be free from this power that had Blake afraid of, fear. Also, this had things that if you don't believe in yourself, you will not find what you are seeking for. In the book, Blake went to the amusement park to find his brother and had to follow these rules from this imaginary girl named Cassandra, who needs people to make her amusement park work.

This book was written in descriptive writing. It contains a particular time, which was 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The place was at an imaginary amusement park that was designed by Cassandra. The event had Blake wanting his brother back and to do so, he had to complete 7 rides before 6:00 a.m. This book did make me feel like I was in the amusement park and was one of the so-called "riders".

My opinion about the book is that it had everything in there that I thought would make an amazing book to read. I like that the book was suspenseful and that it had a good ending to the story. I also like that it had things that can be related to me or any other person in the world. There is nothing that I did not like about this book. There is something that could change and that would be the ending because you could have the book go into sequels and even into movies. It is not similar to another book that I have read in my life. So, this includes my book review. Thank you. (less)

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Jun 05, 2011 Karen Ball rated it 4 of 5 stars

"They say you never know who's the real hero and who's the real coward until you're looking death in the face. I've always been afraid of plenty of things, but fear isn't what makes you a coward. It's how depraved your heart becomes when fear gets pumped through it. I would never climb over the backs of my friends to save myself."
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Blake has always been careful -- ever since he was the lone survivor of a school bus crash when he was seven. His brother Quinn has always been the opposite...more

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Feb 02, 2011 Gabby rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Jan 22, 2011 Chad Poker rated it 4 of 5 stars

"Full Tilt" by Neal Shusterman was one of the better books i have ever read. Blake, the main character and his brother Quinn go to an amusement park with some of their friends. While at the amusement park Blake talks to a girl named Cassandra who gives him a ticket to another amusement park later that night. When Blake and Quinn return home from the park they receive the news that their mom is engaged. Blake accepts this but Quinn does not and storms off; later to be found in a mysterious coma....more

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Jan 01, 2011 Eileen Brian rated it 5 of 5 stars

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This book is excellent. I enjoyed the thrills of the adventure. I admire the author of Full Tilt, Neal Shusterman and enjoy all his books. I hope I am able to read more of his works. In the book, the main character, Blake, is afraid of planes, fast cars and rollercoaster’s. His brother Quinn is the opposite. Blake is smart and getting ready to go to college after the summer, though he is only sixteen. When Quinn, Blake's friends, and Blake go to an amusement park, Blake meets a girl that changes...more

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Apr 29, 2010 Kacey rated it 5 of 5 stars

Full Tilt is not the average book you would expect. Sixteen year old Blake is the man of the house. He acts like a father to his brother Quinn. Quinn is a daredevil who will do anything you want him to. Pretty much the opposie of Blake. Not only will Quinn go on a scary rollercoaster, but he will climb on top of a rollercoaster to grab his hat. Even when the rollercoaster is coming his way. But as Blake, Quinn and their friends Maggie and Russ are at an amusment park they get a misterious invit...more

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Sep 30, 2009 D.j. Reposar rated it 5 of 5 stars

Full Tilt is about a boy that has lived his life really well and doesn't seem to ever do anything wrong and always live by the rules. It is interesting that he still acts this way even though his little brother and two best friends are the total opposite. But the only thing is that he has a secret that no one else knows. It is that he was in a very fatal bus accident where he was the only survivor on that bus. He also holds the guilt that he probably could have been able to save others on the bu...more

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Dec 05, 2012 Kyle Swearingen rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Full Tilt by Neal Shusterman.
Young adult fiction.
Amusement parks, rides, family, school.
Mostly teenagers in high school. Maybe some middle school.

(Plot Summary) At the beginning of the book we meet Quinn, Maggie, and Russ. At first they were at an amusement park and Quinn lost his hat on a ride called the "raptor". So then, Russ, and Maggie both go try and find Quinn because Quinn is trying to find his hat. They weren't sure on where it was. But then they got it, and after that they go to an...more

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Nov 02, 2012 Toavina rated it 4 of 5 stars

Full tilt is about a self aware boy named Blake, who has always been the responsible one in his dysfunctional family the one who drives safely, gets good grades, and looks after his wild younger brother, Quinn. Quinn is his brother's opposite a thrill-seeker who's always chasing the next scary rush, no matter what. But Quinn and Blake and their friend Russ And Maggie are in for the surprise of their lives when they're thrust into the world of a bizarre phantom carnival and their souls are the pr...more Full tilt is about a self aware boy named Blake, who has always been the responsible one in his dysfunctional family the one who drives safely, gets good grades, and looks after his wild younger brother, Quinn. Quinn is his brother's opposite a thrill-seeker who's always chasing the next scary rush, no matter what. But Quinn and Blake and their friend Russ And Maggie are in for the surprise of their lives when they're thrust into the world of a bizarre phantom carnival and their souls are the price of admission.In order to save his friends, brother, and himself, Blake must survive seven different carnival rides before dawn. Seven rides...it sounds easy. But each ride is full of unexpected dangers, because each ride is a reflection of one of Blake's deepest fears. And the last ride is the worst one of all. Because that's the one that confronts Blake with a terrifying secret from his past a secret he's been running from for years.The author did a great job writing this book because it has most of the criteria of a good book, Even thought the book doesn't have a satisfying ending, Neal Shusterman did a great job in getting the readers to understand the theme of the book and the tone towards the characters.

the definition of theme is that the book should mean something, or at least make you think about something in a new way. the theme in Full tilt is to "face your fear", Shusterman did a really good job describing the theme. Blake used to be fearful and did not do anything that would hurt him but as the story progress he changes,telling himself " i buried my feelings of loss, of inadequacy and of failure." (Shusterman, 109). this quote basically means that he becomes more brave as the story goes on. By reading this book it make the reader feel that they should also be brave and face they fear.

the Author had also done a great job in expressing tone toward the characters in the story. the reason why analyzing tone is important is because it helps us understand how the author, in this case Blake, feels about the other character in the book. When the have arrived at the gates of the carnival,when "Russ shook his head quickly, nervously." " (Shuterman,54), blake is saying that he is scared.

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Apr 18, 2012 Mason rated it 4 of 5 stars

Blake is sixteen and already has a scholarship to an ivy league college. Blake is the organized, controlled family memeber. Quinn is thirteen and is Blake's brother. Quinn is wild and unpredictable. When Blake receives an invitation to a theme park, he doesn't want to go. After a fight with his little brother, Blake finds his brother in a "coma". Blake knows that Quinn must of gone to this mysterious park if not physically, then mentally. Now Blake must enter the theme park, ride seven rides, an...more

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Aug 27, 2011 Kasi Lou rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Sixteen-year-old Blake has always been the responsible one in his dysfunctional family -- the one who drives safely, gets good grades, and looks after his wild younger brother, Quinn. Quinn is his brother's opposite -- a thrill-seeker who's always chasing the next scary rush, no matter what the cost. But Quinn and Blake are in for the surprise of their lives when they're thrust into the world of a bizarre phantom carnival -- and their souls are the price of admission.

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Apr 21, 2010 Nicole rated it 4 of 5 stars

The novel Full Tilt, by Neal Shusterman, is a fiction story full of mystery, action, and adventure. I chose to read this book because I was recommended it from two of my friends. They both enjoyed the book. They told me I would like it because of my love for scary movies and that this book was creepy. The story is about a sixteen year old boy named Blake. Him, his brother, Quinn, and his two friends Maggie and Russ decided to go to an amusement park one day. Blake plays a few games and ends up...more The novel Full Tilt, by Neal Shusterman, is a fiction story full of mystery, action, and adventure. I chose to read this book because I was recommended it from two of my friends. They both enjoyed the book. They told me I would like it because of my love for scary movies and that this book was creepy. The story is about a sixteen year old boy named Blake. Him, his brother, Quinn, and his two friends Maggie and Russ decided to go to an amusement park one day. Blake plays a few games and ends up winning a giant teddy bear. Him and his friend’s later notice that there is a card in the bear. It has a symbol that nobody knows what it is for. They eventually find out that it is an invite to a new amusement park. Nobody wants to go except Quinn, the daredevil. Quinn goes missing and Blake knows he must go and find him with the help of Maggie and Russ. Once entering the new amusement park Blake is told that he has until dawn to complete seven risky rides, or his life would no longer exist. Blake must complete the rides but it diffidently comes to be a challenge when he has to face his biggest fear in the end.
Through the story Blake’s central conflict is man vs. himself. A yellow bus constantly occurs through the story. Blake holds a terrible memory that he fears. He must overcome his self fear to save his life and possibly his friends. The message that is trying to be portrayed is that everybody has that one fear in life, but also that everyone can face the fear and fear it no more. Everyone has a brave side and for some it is just a fear they must face to show it.
Neal Shusterman’s writing style in the story is wonderful. Each chapter has a jaw dropping ending and it was hard to put it down. He grasps each teenager’s character so well. Quinn is a rebel who loves to do what he is told not to, which embraces how most teenagers are. As he describes each ride that Blake goes on I feel like I am right beside Blake on the ride with him. When Blake panicked with fright so did I. Neal made me feel like I was riding these rides for my life too. I would definently recommend this book to anyone who is into the slightly creepy stories and want to go on a ride of their life. This book has amazing detail and is not boring one bit. Once you read this book you really won’t regret it.
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Dec 06, 2012 Bradley Logan rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Sep 30, 2011 Joe Aguirre rated it 5 of 5 stars

Full Tilt is about a college-bound boy named Blake. He, his brother Quinn, and a couple of their friends go to an amusement park one day and things start going downhill from there. He starts talking to a girl named Cassandra and she gives him a invitation. An invitation to a "unknown amusement park". When they leave, they decide not to go the park and Blake drops off everyone and goes home wit his brother. They both find out that his mom is getting remarried and Quinn doesn't like it. Later on t...more

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Jul 14, 2012 Josiah rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I think a legitimate argument can be made that Full Tilt is the point where Neal Shusterman really began "putting it all together" as an author, melding the fascinating metaphysical nature of some of his earlier material (The Eyes of Kid Midas, for example) with the powerful emotional impact of his first novel, The Shadow Club, to create a ride like nothing else before in the history of young-adult literature. Once Neal Shusterman really found his groove, he became awesome on a whole new level,...more

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Feb 07, 2013 Emilee (Fantastical Paper Realm) rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Blake isn’t into thrill-seeking, adrenaline rushes, or anything spur of the moment; Blake is all about being balanced and taking care of his screwed up family. But when his exact-opposite little brother gets himself in trouble, Blake is in for a night he will never forget.
Trapped in an amusement park unlike any other, Blake must find it within himself to survive seven rides that are built just for him. Trying to save his friends and brother while matching wits with a girl who’s final...more

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About Neal Shusterman

Award-winning author Neal Shusterman grew up in Brooklyn, New York, where he began writing at an early age. After spending his junior and senior years of high school at the American School of Mexico City, Neal went on to UC Irvine, where he made his mark on the UCI swim team, and wrote a successful humor column. Within a year of graduating, he had his first book deal, and was hired to write a movi...more Award-winning author Neal Shusterman grew up in Brooklyn, New York, where he began writing at an early age. After spending his junior and senior years of high school at the American School of Mexico City, Neal went on to UC Irvine, where he made his mark on the UCI swim team, and wrote a successful humor column. Within a year of graduating, he had his first book deal, and was hired to write a movie script.

In the years since, Neal has made his mark as a successful novelist, screenwriter, and television writer. As a full-time writer, he claims to be his own hardest task-master, always at work creating new stories to tell. His books have received many awards from organizations such as the International Reading Association, and the American Library Association, as well as garnering a myriad of state and local awards across the country. Neal's talents range from film directing (two short films he directed won him the coveted CINE Golden Eagle Awards) to writing music and stage plays – including book and lyrical contributions to “American Twistory,” which is currently playing in Boston. He has even tried his hand at creating Games, having developed three successful "How to Host a Mystery" game for teens, as well as seven "How to Host a Murder" games.

As a screen and TV writer, Neal has written for the "Goosebumps" and “Animorphs” TV series, and wrote the Disney Channel Original Movie “Pixel Perfect”. Currently Neal is adapting his novel Everlost as a feature film for Universal Studios.

Wherever Neal goes, he quickly earns a reputation as a storyteller and dynamic speaker. Much of his fiction is traceable back to stories he tells to large audiences of children and teenagers -- such as his novel The Eyes of Kid Midas. As a speaker, Neal is in constant demand at schools and conferences. Degrees in both psychology and drama give Neal a unique approach to writing. Neal's novels always deal with topics that appeal to adults as well as teens, weaving true-to-life characters into sensitive and riveting issues, and binding it all together with a unique and entertaining sense of humor.

Of Everlost, School Library Journal wrote: “Shusterman has reimagined what happens after death and questions power and the meaning of charity. While all this is going on, he has also managed to write a rip-roaring adventure…”

Of What Daddy Did, Voice of Youth Advocates wrote; "This is a compelling, spell-binding story... A stunning novel, impossible to put down once begun.

Of The Schwa Was Here, School Library Journal wrote: “Shusterman's characters–reminiscent of those crafted by E. L. Konigsburg and Jerry Spinelli–are infused with the kind of controlled, precocious improbability that magically vivifies the finest children's classics.

Of Scorpion Shards, Publisher's Weekly wrote: "Shusterman takes an outlandish comic-book concept, and, through the sheer audacity and breadth of his imagination makes it stunningly believable. A spellbinder."

And of The Eyes of Kid Midas, The Midwest Book Review wrote "This wins our vote as one of the best young-adult titles of the year" and was called "Inspired and hypnotically readable" by School Library Journal.

Neal Shusterman lives in Southern California with his children Brendan, Jarrod, Joelle, and Erin, who are a constant source of inspiration!(less)

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