Reviews
** spoiler alert ** 4.2 stars I just picked this book of the shelf in my library and saw that it was by Laurie Halse Anderson and checked it out. That was the right decision. In a lot of ways this feels like speak, but in even more ways is this it’s own thing. I don’t know how but this book portrayed more of my own feelings than any male author has. (not to be sexist, just saying she knows her stuff) I couldn’t really see where this book was going at first, but neither could Tyler, so it worked out perfectly… no, actually far from it. Cry counter: 1
touching. very clever, this author is.
Twisted is my first book by Laurie Halse Anderson. It didn't completey grab me yet it was still enjoyable to read. Twisted focus on Tyler, a boy who before "The Foul Deed" was pretty much invisible to the rest the student body. Now everyone knows who he is and some are a little afraid of him with his new Bad Boy status. Tyler was really easy to read. Usually I struggle with a males point of view. However, Laurie is managed to create Tyler perfectly. He is quite a complexed character. On the outside he seems like he is dealing with all life just as well as everyone else. However, inside he is struggling and as the events of the story unravel we see Tyler tackle some very hard situations. Laurie has managed to create a great read that tackles some very serious issues. And while focuses on these issues she still managed to create some very funny moments so it was a balance out story. However, even though I did enjoy it. I felt that the ending was a little disappointing and some of the issues could have be developed more so the readers could get a proper feel for them. Overall, if you are looking for a fast read, that will keep you interested from start to finish then this is the book for you. Rate: 3/5
