How do you come back from the point of no return?
Seth McCoy was the last person to see his best friend, Isaac, alive, and the first to f...
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Nov 14, 2010
Arlene
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How do you come back from a point of no return?
Freefall by Mindi Scott is an absolute brilliant debut novel that’s honest, funny, sad and hopeful all rolled up into one captivating book.
I expected this novel to be depressing and to be honest was a little reserved about diving into it at first. But then Seth started sharing his story, and I couldn’t ignore him even if I tried. There was something about his narrative that had me leaning in and trying to capture every thou More...
Freefall by Mindi Scott is an absolute brilliant debut novel that’s honest, funny, sad and hopeful all rolled up into one captivating book.
I expected this novel to be depressing and to be honest was a little reserved about diving into it at first. But then Seth started sharing his story, and I couldn’t ignore him even if I tried. There was something about his narrative that had me leaning in and trying to capture every thou More...
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Jan 20, 2011
M D Thomas
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What Went Write: (+4) Communication
I really liked the idea of a high school communications class. In Freefall the two main characters end up in one, and use it as an opportunity to get to know each other in a less pressured environment. It was interesting to see Seth’s attempts to employ communication techniques outside the classroom. I actually wish the story could have included more of it. After all, that’s what high school is all about, learning to communicate with one’s peers, r More...
I really liked the idea of a high school communications class. In Freefall the two main characters end up in one, and use it as an opportunity to get to know each other in a less pressured environment. It was interesting to see Seth’s attempts to employ communication techniques outside the classroom. I actually wish the story could have included more of it. After all, that’s what high school is all about, learning to communicate with one’s peers, r More...
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Nov 14, 2010
Janina
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Freefall by Mindi Scott is a great debut novel of 2010. It took me about two chapters to become fully immersed in the story, but then I finished it in one setting. The writing flows effortlessly and I couldn't put the book down until I'd read the last page.
I have to admit, the group of friends Seth hangs out with – and, at least at the beginning, Seth himself – aren't characters I like to read about that much. They drink and do drugs, they don't care at all about school or their fut More...
I have to admit, the group of friends Seth hangs out with – and, at least at the beginning, Seth himself – aren't characters I like to read about that much. They drink and do drugs, they don't care at all about school or their fut More...
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Feb 24, 2011
Aik Chien
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Hmm... What should I say about Freefall? I can't say I don't like it, but I can't say I love it either. I guess I have mixed feelings about this book. Let's get to the good things first. Freefall is a portrayal of the modern teenage world - a world filled with wild, recalcitrant [1], obstreperous [2] teens. Most of them love partying, drinking alcohol and do drugs. Though this is clearly a negative interpretation, it also sends a strong message to people about how awful the situation of teenage
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May 01, 2011
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It starts with Seth dealing with his best friend’s death, yet Freefall wasn't as dark a read as I was expected. In fact, I found it quite realistic with all the humor, romance, getting drunk and high, friends, and fears thrown in; surprisingly it worked. There was balance in it all. In no way is this a compelling or a mind POV changing read, it’s a simple story of how two kids with tragedy in their lives slowly pick themselves up with the help (or not) of those around them, (slowly being the ke
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Aug 13, 2010
Kelsey
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What a debut! Freefall pulled me in from the first page and wouldn't let me go until the very last word. Not only was the plot engaging and original, but Mindi Scott is a fantastic writer. Freefall is definitely going to appeal to a variety of readers and will keep them engaged throughout.
Seth was an original and unique main character who wasn't always relatable to me, but I always could understand his actions. He had been through a lot, especially recently. Seth blamed himself for h More...
Seth was an original and unique main character who wasn't always relatable to me, but I always could understand his actions. He had been through a lot, especially recently. Seth blamed himself for h More...
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Feb 23, 2012
Nikki
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I have to say, this one definitely had potential. The whole diary format combined with the fact that this was written from the POV of a guy (it's been a while since I read one of those) really kept my nose buried in the book. Not to mention how well drawn out many of the characters were.
My main concern with the book was Isaac. He was the reason for Seth's depression and was the core of the entire novel's plot. Yet, there was hardly anything I could discern from the book about him. His More...
My main concern with the book was Isaac. He was the reason for Seth's depression and was the core of the entire novel's plot. Yet, there was hardly anything I could discern from the book about him. His More...
Dec 31, 2011
Alicia
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Seth is dealing with the start of a new school year after the sudden death of his best friend over the summer. School hasn't really been a big portion of his life and he's been ignoring it the best he can, choosing instead to party with his friends and fellow bandmates. His guidance councilor lets him know that she has taken the time to plan out the rest of his high school career and that if he deviates in any way he will not be able to graduate with his class. One of the classes he must take is
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Jun 29, 2011
Shannon
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I'm giving this one 5 stars because 4 just doesn't feel like enough (even though it wasn't without flaws).
*Disclaimer: This book is not for readers that want to think teenagers don't curse, drink and have sex. And along that note, probably not for younger teen readers. Nothing is explicit or handled without class but the reality is present.*
Freefall felt honest and real to me. Seth, our 17 year old narrator, is using everything in his power to distract from the death o More...
*Disclaimer: This book is not for readers that want to think teenagers don't curse, drink and have sex. And along that note, probably not for younger teen readers. Nothing is explicit or handled without class but the reality is present.*
Freefall felt honest and real to me. Seth, our 17 year old narrator, is using everything in his power to distract from the death o More...
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May 14, 2011
Kari
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The Short Version:
Freefall is a brilliant debut and a refreshing read. From the male narrative, the romantic element, and plenty of aspects that will reach a range of readers regardless of age or sex, Freefall is a hit. Scott’s writing is natural and smooth, and Seth’s voice is one of the most stand out aspects. With several twists—many of which are hard to predict—a beautifully handled ending, and a well developed, bold cast of characters that cover a range of backgrounds, personalities an More...
Freefall is a brilliant debut and a refreshing read. From the male narrative, the romantic element, and plenty of aspects that will reach a range of readers regardless of age or sex, Freefall is a hit. Scott’s writing is natural and smooth, and Seth’s voice is one of the most stand out aspects. With several twists—many of which are hard to predict—a beautifully handled ending, and a well developed, bold cast of characters that cover a range of backgrounds, personalities an More...
May 08, 2011
Michelle
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Seth is struggling to find his place in the world. As a former musician, he continually struggles with the choices he made — choices he feels greatly influenced the loss of his best friend Isaac to alcohol poisoning. Reeling from the loss and unable to deal with the role he feels he played in it all Seth closes himself off from the people closest to him. That is until he meets Rosetta one night at a party. As cliche as it sounds, she makes him want to be a better man. It is in that realiz
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Mar 31, 2011
Maddy
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Freefall by Mindi Scott is a book about a sixteen year old boy, Seth McCoy. Seth was the last person to ever see his best friend, Isaac, alive, and was the first to see him dead. It had been a regular night, they partied and passed put, except this time, Isaac never woke up. Seth blames himself for Isaacs death. He should have rolled him onto his side, or taken him somewhere else so sleep, but he didn’t. He feels that because of the actions that he didn’t take, Isaac is dead. Seth can’t seem to
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Mar 04, 2011
Kelly
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Seth is falling apart. Recently, his best friend died and Seth is the one who found him. They were big drinkers, Isaac and Seth, and when Isaac said that he was going to sleep outside, Seth didn't stop him. And so now Seth blames himself for Isaac's death and is sort of on a downward spiral. Soon, though, he realizes that he doesn't want to be the person he's fast becoming. And it doesn't hurt that he meets this awesome girl.
Freefall is an excellent redemption story (and a reall More...
Freefall is an excellent redemption story (and a reall More...
Jan 09, 2011
Kyleigh
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I just have to start off by saying that I really, really, REALLY liked this book. Seth is by far one of the best male protagonist’s that I’ve read about in a very long while. He definitely made me love the book. Now only if he was real… Lol.
At the start of Freefall I was a bit confused on the timeline. I didn’t realize that Isaac’s death had already happened until I was a good 7 pages in. I liked the fact that the reader was kept in the dark about the circumstances of Isaac’s dea More...
At the start of Freefall I was a bit confused on the timeline. I didn’t realize that Isaac’s death had already happened until I was a good 7 pages in. I liked the fact that the reader was kept in the dark about the circumstances of Isaac’s dea More...
Jan 01, 2011
Skye
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This review is also posted on my blog, In The Good Books.
How do you come back from the point of no return?
Seth McCoy was the last person to see his best friend, Isaac, alive, and the first to find him dead. It was just another night, just another party, just another time when Isaac drank too much and passed out on the lawn. Only this time, Isaac didn't wake up.
Convinced that his own actions led to his friend's death, Seth is torn between turning his life around . . More...
How do you come back from the point of no return?
Seth McCoy was the last person to see his best friend, Isaac, alive, and the first to find him dead. It was just another night, just another party, just another time when Isaac drank too much and passed out on the lawn. Only this time, Isaac didn't wake up.
Convinced that his own actions led to his friend's death, Seth is torn between turning his life around . . More...
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Dec 15, 2010
K
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We meet Seth on a night typical of his summer vacation—hauling his friend and band mate along with his contraband to a rich kid party on the hill. The kids aren’t part of Seth’s scene, but the alcohol definitely is. Just a couple months before, Seth’s best friend, Isaac, died after yet another night of drinking. Now everyone is acting like Isaac was just something that happened. His death is described as a ”non-tragedy”, no great loss to his girlfriend, band mates, or classmates. Seth, on the ot
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Dec 02, 2010
Murphy's
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(from Murphy's Library - http://www.murphyslibrary.com/ - rated 3 and a half)
Seth McCoy’s life is turned upside down when he’s the last person to see his best friend, Isaac, alive and the one who finds his dead body. Apparently, he’s one of the few people who really cares about the fact that Isaac is dead, and that bothers him the most. Isaac was his best friend, but he was also friends with Daniel, Mike, and Seth’s old brother Jared, once they all played together on a band. But Seth s More...
Seth McCoy’s life is turned upside down when he’s the last person to see his best friend, Isaac, alive and the one who finds his dead body. Apparently, he’s one of the few people who really cares about the fact that Isaac is dead, and that bothers him the most. Isaac was his best friend, but he was also friends with Daniel, Mike, and Seth’s old brother Jared, once they all played together on a band. But Seth s More...
Dec 01, 2010
Mundie Moms & Mundie Kids
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I don't know if you're like me, but there's been very few times I've found myself bending my own "reading rules" for a book. There's certain things I don't care for when I'm reading and will actually turn me off from a book. Then there's the rare time I find myself reading a book and totally "bending" my own rules for it, as I'm so engrossed with the story that I look over the things that would normal bother me, because they make the story real. Freefall was that book for me
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Oct 11, 2010
Katie (Call Me Crazy)
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I just heard about Freefall last week through a Waiting on Wednesday post and immediately fell in love with the story. I set high expectations for this book and fortunately was not disappointed. Freefall was absolutely amazing and is definitely one of my favorite books of all time.
I loved being in the main character, Seth's, head. He's a typical teenage guy who recently lost his friend and is trying to find his way. Seth is on edge and trying to find his way and it's just incredible More...
I loved being in the main character, Seth's, head. He's a typical teenage guy who recently lost his friend and is trying to find his way. Seth is on edge and trying to find his way and it's just incredible More...
Aug 09, 2010
Amy
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The first thing that attracted me to this book was the cover. Something about the shattered glass and the title gave it the feel of angst, pain and hopefully redemption.
The characters of Seth and Rosetta were amazing. I loved the gradual romance instead of it being immediate. It was a slow build as they both worked through different yet painful history. Rosetta is from the nicer side of the tracks where she is living with her Aunt and Uncle. Her parents died in a car crash that was More...
The characters of Seth and Rosetta were amazing. I loved the gradual romance instead of it being immediate. It was a slow build as they both worked through different yet painful history. Rosetta is from the nicer side of the tracks where she is living with her Aunt and Uncle. Her parents died in a car crash that was More...
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Jan 13, 2011
Michelle
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Seth was the last person to see his best friend alive and the first to see him dead. Seth leads a tough life, his mother had him and his brother before she was 18. He lives in a trailer that is falling apart and no one expects much out of him. He plays in his brother's band but has stage fright. He spends most of his summer drunk and stoned and then finds out on the first day of school that he has to take extra classes so he will be able to graduate on time. He also has to deal with his for
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Jan 19, 2012
Reynje
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I really liked this.
Freefall is a small book with what seems to be a fairly run-of-the-mill plot: guy’s best friend dies, guy is messed up, guy meets girls, girl has issues of her own… and so forth.
Yet the characterisation in Freefall is excellent, and I found myself invested in the story within pages. Scott captures Seth’s voice so well, the rawness of his emotions, without pushing the book into over-angsty territory. I liked the fact that Seth was a guy who didn’t alw More...
Freefall is a small book with what seems to be a fairly run-of-the-mill plot: guy’s best friend dies, guy is messed up, guy meets girls, girl has issues of her own… and so forth.
Yet the characterisation in Freefall is excellent, and I found myself invested in the story within pages. Scott captures Seth’s voice so well, the rawness of his emotions, without pushing the book into over-angsty territory. I liked the fact that Seth was a guy who didn’t alw More...
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May 05, 2011
Nelvieee
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It was OK. I started it a month ago then read it on and off. Last night I finally had the heart to finish it once and for all. Not that it's a bad book, it's kind of good actually, but there's just something really off about it.
It was really promising at first. The story was really good. But it was kind of boring. There. I've said it. Not boring in a dead author kind of way, but the story just seems to be going over and over again. I feel like there's no movement whatsoever. I though More...
It was really promising at first. The story was really good. But it was kind of boring. There. I've said it. Not boring in a dead author kind of way, but the story just seems to be going over and over again. I feel like there's no movement whatsoever. I though More...
Nov 19, 2010
Sierra
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Freefall was a great book!
I originally got it as a 'space' book--a book I read while waiting for a book I really want to read to either come out/get it. But once I started reading Freefall, I realized that I really should have had a different 'spacer book', since this is not a book to pass by!
I don't really have complaints, just praise. One thing you should know is that I tend to stay away from guy POV's, since I really can't relate, what with me being a girl and all. But Freefal More...
I originally got it as a 'space' book--a book I read while waiting for a book I really want to read to either come out/get it. But once I started reading Freefall, I realized that I really should have had a different 'spacer book', since this is not a book to pass by!
I don't really have complaints, just praise. One thing you should know is that I tend to stay away from guy POV's, since I really can't relate, what with me being a girl and all. But Freefal More...
Jan 09, 2011
Reading
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Freefall certainly lives up to its name. I opened the first page and was instantly sucked in. I couldn't stop reading until I had savored every last word. This novel is one of the best contemporary pieces of young adult fiction I have read in quite some time. I found myself marking passages of Mindi's prose to save to linger on in the future. I cannot wait to see what story Mindi will bring to life next.
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My Thoughts:
Freefall certainly lives up to its name. I opened the first page and was instantly sucked in. I couldn't stop reading until I had savored every last word. This novel is one of the best contemporary pieces of young adult fiction I have read in quite some time. I found myself marking passages of Mindi's prose to save to linger on in the future. I cannot wait to see what story Mindi will bring to life next.
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Dec 06, 2010
Mr. Juliano
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I don't understand why this book is rated so highly. The synopsis was intriguing, but the execution was terrible. There really was no major plot at all, save for the main character (Seth) overcoming his stage fright and getting the girl. Oh, and he is from the "wrong side of the tracks" and falls for a popular and preppy rich girl. Can their love overcome these cliched obstacles???? The books is like CW tv show stretched out to absurd lengths.
Sure, Seth needs to come to g More...
Sure, Seth needs to come to g More...
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Dec 02, 2010
Krystal
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I had two reasons for reading this book. #1 I've heard really awesome things about it and #2 It's on the Contemps Challenge book list. At first, I must say that I was a little confused almost, I thought that Freefall was more about Isaac and his life and death. But there wasn't a whole lot of this story happening. So I put preconceived notions about this book out of my head and started again. In so many ways, Freefall reminded me of my favourite book, The Outsiders. Maybe it has something to do
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Sep 30, 2010
Heather
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What did I think? Honestly, I expected much more form this book than what I got. Most people I know who read it LOVED it. I, however, did not. It wasn't awesome, but it wasn't bad either. And, honestly, it's a week since I finished reading it, and I don't remember it very well. To me, that's not the mark of a good book. (In my defense, I've had a wrist injury that prevented typing much.) There are books I LOVED that I read two years ago that I remember better than this. But, that doesn't mean it
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Jan 07, 2011
Loni
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My Thoughts: This book was recommended to me by a fellow blogger after asking what are some books I HAVE to read that came out in 2010. Freefall by Mindi Scott was on the list. I’ve seen the cover countless times and the synopsis sounded amazing but I just never got around to reading it. So after the recommendation, I picked it up. WOW is about I can think to say about this book. For me, it really blew me away. I have never read from a male point of view and it been so clear. It felt like I wa
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Feb 04, 2012
Laura
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FNL Rating: Vince Howard!!!!!
Okay, the first thing I loved about this book was the voice. It is so rare and refreshing to read a YA book from a male POV. Author Mindi Scott, manages the very difficult task of making me, a 31 year old female adult, relate to a 16 year old teenage boy's POV. It is seriously freaky how Mindi Scott managed to write wrote the male version of me (personality and humor) wise into a book character in Seth McCoy.
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Okay, the first thing I loved about this book was the voice. It is so rare and refreshing to read a YA book from a male POV. Author Mindi Scott, manages the very difficult task of making me, a 31 year old female adult, relate to a 16 year old teenage boy's POV. It is seriously freaky how Mindi Scott managed to write wrote the male version of me (personality and humor) wise into a book character in Seth McCoy.
Examples: Seth and I both are music More...
