Mitchell feels ridden with guilt because he feels he should have done more for the young woman than just "looked once at her sounds, then looked down at the duck board he stood on, or at the belly or chest of a young man in front of him." ... These characters, like Susan, her children, and the regulars at the bar, are all flat static characters that represent Mitchell's life before the incident, and do not change their perception of him. ...

• Word Count: 403
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Teen to teen is the motto of the book. To share our knowledge, makes us stronger. This book has made me more spiritually aware of the power of one's self in the world, that we"re not alone. That there is someone else who has suffered the trouble you"re going through. Reading an optimistic tale gives...

• Word Count: 769
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School