“He was intrigued by the power of words, not the literary words that filled the books in the library but the sharp, staccato words that went into the writing of news stories. Words that went for the jugular. Active verbs that danced and raced on the page.”
This novel is a gripping narrative that delves into the mind of a young boy who is on the run from his past. The story is told from multiple perspectives, creating a complex and thought-provoking exploration of the human psyche. The reader is taken on a journey through the boy's fragmented memories, as he searches for answers to his own existence. more
Robert Cormier was an American author known for his young adult literature. His works often dealt with social issues such as juvenile delinquency, family breakdown, and school violence. Cormier's writing was praised for its authenticity and profound insight. more
“Arguments about God are like pointing a flashlight toward the sky to see if the sun is shining.”
“Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny, consume you it will.”
“...A man can only stumble for so long before he either falls or stands up straight.”
“Where I live, everything is very small.”
“Identity was partly heritage, partly upbringing, but mostly the choices you make in life. ~ Bran”
“I was too young to know how to love her.”