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A strong, realistic YA novel with a great blend of humor and grit. Blake has a great voice as a character, and I loved reading his interactions with his family, his girlfriend, his teachers, and his friend-who's-a-girl. Plus, local author! Local setting! There are some heavier issues - a side character is a meth addict, although the topic is never dealt with in detail - it's more about the way that kind of addiction affects other people. I loved that I didn't know how the story would resolve, ye
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Compellingly written, full of glimpses of photography process, and a really terrific set of parents for 15-year-old Blake. I loved his voice and his inner monologue, as he tries to figure out how to be a good boyfriend, a good friend, and a good photographer.
The ending left me unsatisfied. It was so strong until the end. I cannot figure out how it could have ended differently, but I was unhappy nonetheless.
The ending left me unsatisfied. It was so strong until the end. I cannot figure out how it could have ended differently, but I was unhappy nonetheless.
I really liked the photography quotes at the beginning of each chapter. This was a good book, but it is definitely for a mature audience.
Jan 18, 2010
Krista the Krazy Kataloguer
marked it as to-read
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May 01, 2010
Liz
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Kate
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