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1: Boring and depressing
As an adult who loves books for kids and young adults, I found this one slow and boring to begin with. It soon became depressing and silly. The characters are shallow and unlikable. Tom Tim almost became likeable in the end, but too little too late. The violence against his little friend is unjustified and gruesome. I would not recommend this book to my children, or any adult friends.
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2: The best book I have ever read!
This is the best book ever! As soon as I started this book, I couldn't put it down. The great amount of detail and an easy to follow story makes this a great book. But this book is deffinately a 12+ book because it can be dark and gruesome at times. (I'm twelve)
I'll be sure to pick up the other two books tommorow.
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3: Page Turner!
I purchased this book for my preteen son and picked it off his shelf this morning...I didn't put it down until I was done. While a younger child could read this book, I would say that, due to the content, it is best suited for the 12 and over group. Loved it and will be out to buy the next 2 books tomorrow. It was moving, disturbing, touching and beautifully spun. Need more!
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4: Have Nothing New To Add But Read Mine Anyway
Not much to add to what has already been said. While the book is well written I found myself not caring about Tom Tin. To me he just wasn't very bright. And then there is Smasher. Like I didn't have that situation figured out in a hurry. Would have been a better book without him. But then the author would have had to refigure the whole story line. Even so..........
I would still recomend that young people read this book. There is no denying the truth of the kind of situations presented. Certainly highlights that modern day inhumanity is nothing new. Might even help them appreciate how much easier life is now.
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5: What a read!!
Although the book could be dark at times, it was also very captivating. I found myself desperately hoping that Tom would escape and live happily ever after. Even though the book is about Tom's experiences, I was just as interested in and attached to Midge. Lawrence has written a book that could be read by almost any age from some upper-elementary schoolchildren to high school students. Lawrence's "Author's Note" at the end was helpful in comparing the book's historical accuracy.
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