Chinese Handcuffs

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Summary: helping each other
Review: The book Chinese Handcuff is a decent book. The main characters are a girl named Jen who has a secret about her father who abuses her and rapes her. The other character is a boy named Dillon who has problems because he saw his brother Preston kill himself. I thought this book was going to be very dumb and boring but it was actually pretty good. What I like about the book is how Jen and Dillon help each other out with their problems. The only thing that I didn't like was the flashbacks and the ending of the book could have been better. All in all it is a good book to read.

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Summary: My sophomores' favorite Crutcher.
Review: This book deals with suicide and molestation, pits good against evil, and explores how we can overcome our own impulses for evil. Mostly it presents good people finding ways to deal with real problems. Unlike Cormier, Crutcher doesn't hang kids out to dry. Where Cormier peoples their world with hideous or weak adults and children in over their heads, Crutcher empowers teens and provides some good role models for adults to follow, as well. You'll find yourself cheering.

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Summary: One of the Best!
Review: This book depicted a lot of what goes on in the world we live in. It addressed the things people try to put in the back of their minds and forget. This is definitely a must-read for anyone out there who wants to face reality. It had a lot of great themes that really keep your interest. Very well-written. If I could say one thing though, it would be: READ IT! :)

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Summary: outstanding and memorable
Review: this book was absolutely great and I recomend it to everyone young and old. It's a slap of reality that no one will forget. I'm anxiously awating his next book!

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Summary: Best of Friends
Review: This is an absolutly amazing book by mt favorite author. Yet again he brings out a book that once you start, you can't put down. The characters are real, yet commical, and all around enjoyable. If you've enjoyed his other books, this one is a definite must read!

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Summary: Another amazing book by Crutcher
Review: This is an absolutly amazing book by mt favorite author. Yet again he brings out a book that once you start, you can't put down. The characters are real, yet commical, and all around enjoyable. If you've enjoyed his other books, this one is a definite must read!

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Summary: If You Think You Have it Bad....
Review: This is an incredible book. Dillon Hemingway is a triathalon star who hopes to qualify for the Ironman. It seems he has everything, but he holds a terrible memory inside of him. Dillon's brother, Preston, killed himself right in front of Dillon and now Dillon writes letters to Pres to let his feelings out. Jennifer Lawless is a star basketball player who holds a dark secret that she is too terrified to share with anyone. One night, she runs out of a tournament basketball game, intent on committing suicide. Dillon rushes out after and stops her just in time. Together they must find a way to bring the secret out into the open and save Jen from her feelings inside.
This book makes you realize that your life isn't so bad. you could have it much worse. It made me feel thankful that I have the life I have.

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Summary: If You Think You Have it Bad....
Review: This is an incredible book. Dillon Hemingway is a triathalon star who hopes to qualify for the Ironman. It seems he has everything, but he holds a terrible memory inside of him. Dillon's brother, Preston, killed himself right in front of Dillon and now Dillon writes letters to Pres to let his feelings out. Jennifer Lawless is a star basketball player who holds a dark secret that she is too terrified to share with anyone. One night, she runs out of a tournament basketball game, intent on committing suicide. Dillon rushes out after and stops her just in time. Together they must find a way to bring the secret out into the open and save Jen from her feelings inside.
This book makes you realize that your life isn't so bad. you could have it much worse. It made me feel thankful that I have the life I have.

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Summary: A powerful novel that leaves a lasting impression.
Review: This novel addresses so much more than is stated in the synopsis. Suicide, drug and alcohol abuse, and sexual abuse are some issues addressed, as is gang rape. The novel uses profanity as it tries to acurately depict the dispicable characters and show the rage the main character has. Crutcher is a powerful novelist that young adults enjoy, but parents should read the novel, as should teachers and be prepared to discuss the novel in detail. Many young adults will be haunted by this novel for a long time. I would strongly discourage anyone younger than 15 from reading this novel. On the other hand, anyone trying to discourage a teen from gang affiliation may find this novel a powerful tool. Most importantly, this novel shows how some mistakes can never be rectified, a lesson teens find so hard to accept, and teaches major life lessons.

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Summary: An Outrageous book about real life
Review: When I read Chinese Handcuffs by Chris Crutcher, I couldn'tbelieve how realistic it was. I think that is why I like ChrisCrutcher's books. He takes problems that a person would have in real life and crams them all into one little book. One of my favorite parts of the book is how Dillion and Jennifer cope with her problem. Jen has to go through her whole life getting molested, also Dillion has to deal with his brother's suicide. I also like how he has your mind going in twist and turns throughout the book. One of my least favorite parts of the book is at the end, because I think he should have ended it differently. But besides that I thought that it was with reading. I really don't like to read, but I liked reading this book. Because it is filled with emotional things, For example, Dillion goes through watching his brother kill himself. It's full of action. For example Dillion chases after Jen when she climbs up the water tower. I recommend this book to every one who likes these things in a book. If you like books that are easy to read and that are also relevant to today's society, I would recommend this book.