Alone in the wilderness, Cole found peace.
But he's not alone anymore.
Cole Matthews used to be a violent kid, but a year in exile on a remote Alaskan island has a big way of changing your perspective. After being mauled by a Spirit Bear, Cole started to heal. He even invited his victim, Peter Driscal, to join him on the island and they became friends.
But now their time in exile is over, and Cole and Peter are heading back to the one place they're not sure they can handle: high school. Gangs and violence haunt the hallways, and Peter's limp and speech impediment make him a natural target. In a school where hate and tension are getting close to the boiling point, the monster of rage hibernating inside Cole begins to stir.
Ben Mikaelsen's riveting saga of survival and self-awareness continues in the sequel to his gripping Touching Spirit Bear. This time, he weaves a tale of urban survival where every day is a struggle to stay sane. As the problems in his school grow worse, Cole realize that it's not enough to change himself. He has to change his world.
I read the preface before I started reading the actual book. The preface was a quick summary of what happened in the ending of Touching Spirit Bear (the first book). I felt like I should read it so I knew exactly what had happened since it has been a while since I read it. I also have the memory of something that doesn't even have brain. Anyway, I'm only on the first page of the book part.
ReplyDeleteIf this book is anything like that last then I will (hopefully) fall in love with this book by the first chapter (yes, it was that good).
How long has it been since you read this? Do you feel you may like it less as you grow older due to your vocabulary improving among other elements?
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DeleteIt has been a year or so maybe a little longer. No, I don't think that. If the plot changes because of the vocabulary then I'll have some issues.
DeleteWhat made the book "that good"?
ReplyDeleteThe plot, mostly. Practically everything about it was good.
Deletewhy is the plot good
ReplyDeleteThe plot is good because, well I like what the story is about and how it is set-up. This book is especially nice because Cole recovers, unlike most books where he wouldn't. I expected the book to end with Cole dying. Obviously, that didn't happen since there is a book two.
DeleteDo you think the author wishes to convey a meaning or personal belief about the similarities between his work and what many public schools are like? Does it give you any fresh perspectives on how you feel about the educational environment that you are in? Earlier you mentioned that "practically everything in the book was good" - what wasn't good in the first book? Is it something that concerns you in book 2?
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