JACK

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Summary: Jack
Review: A.M. Homes' short story collection 'The Safety of Objects' made me a huge fan of her work. 'Jack' is a decent book, but could do with a bit of the brutal whimsy I've come to expect fom her work. While the plot might seem too pat to adults and the characters too noble, 'Jack' would be an excellent book for a young, straight teen to read when he is grappling with having a gay parent- Jack is a superb role model.

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Summary: Jack
Review: A.M. Homes' short story collection 'The Safety of Objects' made me a huge fan of her work. 'Jack' is a decent book, but could do with a bit of the brutal whimsy I've come to expect fom her work. While the plot might seem too pat to adults and the characters too noble, 'Jack' would be an excellent book for a young, straight teen to read when he is grappling with having a gay parent- Jack is a superb role model.

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Summary: Jack is the voice of the next generation!
Review: My teenage angst seems insignificant now. This book is moving, charming and funny on every page.

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Summary: Not the best book, but interesting . . .
Review: This book was interesting and started off strong, but the characters (including Jack) just never seemed realistic to me. I am a high school teacher and I know teenagers, and Jack did not really seem believable . . . although of course, anything is possible. Worse, however, Jack's parents and their reactions to each other and to Jack really didn't ring true. I don't want to spoil the plot by giving specifics, but suffice it to say that I think there needed to be more character development. If the subject matter of this book appeals to you then it may be worth your while, but don't expect to be amazed.

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Summary: a sort of good effort
Review: This is a great story for all of the people out there who like bad books. It is about Jack. Jack is a 16 year old with the typical family issues. His parents are dvorced, his mom is dating a constructin worker who does yoga, he is shy around girls and his dad is gay. You know, typical teenage stuff.
He has to cope with his father being a homosexual, and with the constant teasing at school. He thinks that his best friend's family is normal, but it is not because the father beats the mother. This book just doesnt come together at the end. It just drops everything like there was a set number of words and a hurried due date. i dont recommend it really.