Asylum for Nightface

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Summary: Asylum for a Nightface
Review: Despite the ratings the book has been given, this is one of my favorite books by Brooks. Like all of his books, you need to dig a little deeper for the real, hidden meaning. It doesn't hit the point it is trying to make- on purpose. You have to find the point yourself. Don't get this book if you don't enjoy having to think about it after. It explores the lives of teenagers, but presents itself in such a fasion that you don't realize it at first. A wonderful book, will always be one of my favorites.

Rating:
Summary: Asylum for a Nightface
Review: Despite the ratings the book has been given, this is one of my favorite books by Brooks. Like all of his books, you need to dig a little deeper for the real, hidden meaning. It doesn't hit the point it is trying to make- on purpose. You have to find the point yourself. Don't get this book if you don't enjoy having to think about it after. It explores the lives of teenagers, but presents itself in such a fasion that you don't realize it at first. A wonderful book, will always be one of my favorites.

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Summary: Quirky, thought-provoking and enjoyable
Review: I found this book by accident and bought it for a dollar (just luck; try Amazon). I have to say I found it fascinating. I have mixed views on religion but very definite views on quacks and hypocrites in religion, and I like the way the author addressed this in the book. I like the way the book skips around; you have to stick with it, but eventually it comes together (think a less complex version of "A Rose for Emily." I appreciate authors who aren't afraid to address alternate or controversial issues and modes of thought, especially in a young adult book and especially on a subject as touchy as religion. Definitely worth a look.

Rating:
Summary: Two thumbs DOWN
Review: This book deserves a point for an original idea, but that was the only thing it had going for it. The author might have been trying to make some sort of point by skipping from one scene to the next with no warning, but all it came off was a confusing plot that made little or no sense. Don't waste your money or time on this one.

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Summary: Wow...just, wow
Review: When I came across this book in our school library I picked it up simply for the neato cover. okay, so I DO tend to judge a book by it's cover, but this is one case where it turned out for the better. This book has very thought provoking stuff and I love the way it's written. Plus, I got to pick up a shiney little ryhme, Swede-On-A-Bead, TeeHee. I'll shut up now, since this is acually a very good book and by having an idiot like me review it would probably only discourage potential readers.