Payback Time- Carl Deuker
Question: what
kind of feeling did you have after reading a few paragraphs of this work?
After
reading the first few pages, I felt like the story gave a good set up for what
is to come; however, some parts were a little slow. I also felt like the author
did a great job with his writing style because it was comical, a little
serious, and relatable to more than to just ‘sporty’ people. His descriptions were
on point. I also felt like he goes into more than just sports and will dive
into friendship dynamics, identity changes or possibly identity acceptance. It
makes me feel more understanding of a boys world/sports world without being too
stereotypical. I also feel like it gives male readers insight into male
friendships, bullying, the issue with pressures of hyper-masculinity or the problems with having those stereotypes like ultimate athlete. Hopefully the story will progress into the title- payback
time- as pulling/showing the underdogs or discrepancies within coaching
staffs. The author definitely has created some suspense and I am definitely looking forward to reading more of this book!
I seem to have read your responses out of order--sorry about that--slow beginnings can be trough for more reluctant readers--have you ever read the Maze Runner? The first chapters are SO SLOW--but then it gets really good--it's just hard to get over that hurdle. I hear you making some interesting predictions here as well--
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