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Summary: Enjoyable!
Review: I took one look at Darkness before dawn and thought, because it was unlike most books I read, wouldn't be much of a page-turner. But I was surprised when I was captured by the plot within only a few hours of reading.At times I was thrown off by the lingo, but Draper presents me a realistic character in Keisha. She's coping with the death of her ex-boyfriend Andy, as well as the new found feelings she has for Jonathan Hathaway,the principal's 23-year-old son. The book twists and turns, and even throws in some strategically placed sub-plots. Because of these subplots weaved throughout the story, the book became even more interesting. The interaction between the characters is similar to that of typical teens, who got through both the good times and bad times together. Keisha experiences pain and greif yet finds solace and wisdom in an unexpected places. This book really touched me. I finished reading and tears welled in my eyes because I felt like I'd gone through the character emotions myself. I was a little disappointed that Keisha's relationship with Leon wasn't explored a little deeper but I loved it anyhow. Darkness before Dawn is exceptional and recommend for teens looking for a good read.
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Summary: Darkness before Dawn
Review: Keisha is a student in high school. Her ex-boyfriend has just committed suicide. She is trying to cope with this tragedy. Her friends are a great help. She really starts to come around when the principals son, Jonathon takes interest in her. She wants to go out with him but he is 21 and she is 18. Her parents are not to keen on the idea of Keisha dating someone three years older than her. They give in when Jonathon takes several students on a ski trip. Afterwards he calls her every night. The Valentine's Dance is coming up and Jonathon has something special planned. Keisha knows her parents will not allow her to go alone with Jonathon so she goes with a friend. Then she pretends she has a headache and he takes her home. Shortly after Jonathon picks her up to take her out to eat. Keisha is expecting a nice restaurant. Where she ends up and what happens next are not what she anticipated. To find out, read the book. This is the sequel to Tears of a Tiger and Forged by Fire. If you enjoyed these books, then Darkness before Dawn is a must read. This book is recommended for young adolescents due to issues that Keisha deal with.
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Summary: DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN
Review: The book tath Iam reading is called Darkness Before Dawn and it's about a girl named Keisha and her friends.Keisha seems to be very confused because her old boyfriend Andy killed himself,and she starts to date a 23year o;d named Johnathan hathaway the principal's son.Keisha attendends Halzewood High in Cincinatti,Ohio and she's 18years old.The 23yearold that keisha's dating is a rapist but she dosen't know it.He tries to attack Keisha but she fights back. The reason why I like this book is because of the realism, things that happened in this book also happens everyday in real life.Ialso liked this book because of the characters.I can relate to some of them and they seem like people I would like to be my friends.Another reason thst I liked this book is because of the fast pace.It wasn't boring at all.This book made me express my anger when someone did something wrong and sad when Keisha got attacked.Irecommed this book to everybody to read.This was a good book especially for young people.
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Summary: Darkness before Dawn, a winning book
Review: This book should be read by all people. The content relates to teenagers of all ages.The book mainly has African- American characters. like Tyrone, Rhonda and Leon.Keisha the main character is having trouble dealing with issues in her life. Until she meets Jonathan, the principal's son and new cross-country track coach. He watchs Keisha for a while then makes his move. Calls her house, send her gift boxes wrapped with silver ribbon. Then Keisha starts to change, Acting more mature and dressing grown-up than usually.But Jonathan is the one who has the dark secret.His past is terrible. The book is suspenseful and humorous throughout. I recommed this book to anyone.it's just great. Check it out at your nearest library or bookstore.This is Alyssa signing out. ;~)
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Summary: I really liked this book
Review: This is a book that inspires a person to not want to snike around when someone trys to help them.It let's you know that you can never trust anybody that you meet. do a backround check on that person. So I really thoght this wass a book for those who went through her prombles are who and gettin into it
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Summary: One teen's triumph over the darkness in her life
Review: This story is told from first person or from the main character Keisha. Keisha recollects the darkness that has happened in her life from her junior to senior year. She is trying to cope with the death of her ex-boyfiend Andy, while in the process trying to discover who she is. She finds herself attactive to the principal's son, Jonathan who is doing observations at her school.
Keisha deceives her parents by going out with Jonathan against their wishes. She finds herself in a position in which she has to deal with. Jonathan wants more from her sexually than she wanted to give. Keisha manages to escape but is forced to overcome the fear. With help of her friends, Keisha manages to pull through by looking what the future entails for her.
I think this is a great book to read!!! It is a good follow-up book for "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson. This book deals with typical issues that teens deal with today. There is no language nor nudity presented in this book. Nor is the moral in the book preached but simply presented. The characters are well developed and true-to-life. It is a "must to read" book!
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Summary: fantastic
Review: this was a fantastic book written by sharon draper. that tells about keisha's life, and what she does.
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Summary: nice
Review: this was a nice book too read. and the author really did put alot of effort writting this book.
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Summary: Buy this book
Review: THis was a really good book but I only gave it 4 stars cuz it didn't get really good till the middle and u have to read the book before Forged by Fire to really understand it.
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Summary: An AWSOME teen drama
Review: This was an awesome book. Out of all of Sharon M Draper's books, I think that this was the best written. Draper writes on some subjects that you really don't see many writers write about.
This book kept me on the edge of my seat as I read chapter after chapter. I was very eager to continue to read this book.
Darkness Before Dawn is a book that I think most teens will enjoy.
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