The Shadow Club (Shadow Club #1)
by Neal Shusterman
What is it about:
The Shadow Club starts simply enough: the kids who are tired of being second-best get together and, for the first time, talk about how they feel. But soon the members decide to play practical jokes on the first-place winners they envy, and things begin to spin dangerously out of control.
What did I think of it:
Although this is a nice read, it was not what I had hoped.
I will confess I'm probably too hard on this book. The other book I read by Shusterman was Downsiders, which was not only a wonderful story, but so well written it was like reading poetry.
The Shadow Club pales in comparison.
Still it is enjoyable enough. It's a bit predictable, and all of the characters are pretty much unlikable, but it does tell a decent story. It's praised by some as being thought provoking, but I can tell you that I didn't find anything new in this story.
Overall this is a fast read that I would recommend to younger teens.
Why should you read it:
It's a nice read.
I am sorry this book did not have the same lyrical writing style you enjoyed so much. Will you try the next book?
ReplyDeleteI don't think so. The characters were not likable enough to care what happens next
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