Monday, March 28, 2011

The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier


The Chocolate War is a fantastic book for teenagers! Teens can really relate to the problems in the book to their everyday life. Robert Cormier does an amazing job with description, but he doesn't bore you with too much of it. It is the perfect amount to paint a picture in your mind and still keep you on the edge of you seat with thrilling suspense. The word choice and description make it easy to read quickly!

The plot is also incredible! It is perfect for high schoolers because the conflicts are the same in reality. The main character, Jerry, is new to an all boy private high school. Many of the kids at the school are involved in alchohal, drugs, violence, etc. Jerry is having trouble with teachers and the other kids, just like one might be at Fremd.

The ending is very thrilling and unexpected. Cormier does a great job resolving the book. Right when you think you know what is going to happen, he throws a twist your way. This helps you read more and more. It is impossible to put this book down until you force yourself to.

The book is not too long and not too short. It is a perferfect in length, so it does not get too boring. There is non stop action the whole book!

Go buy this book and i garuntee you will love it and will not be able to put the book down!

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