The Alex Crow by Andrew SmithMy rating: 2 of 5 stars
Well, this isn't quite as weird as Grasshopper Jungle. But Andrew Smith is getting quite the odd reputation. Several stories come together at the end of this and I can't say too much without giving a lot of away. But there is a scene of extreme violence that really bothered me--that makes this for older YAs. Smith still likes to talk about masturbation a lot--I'm wondering if he can write a book that doesn't talk about pleasuring a penis constantly? Is it possible?
I guess I'm burned out. I thought Grasshopper Jungle was unique and was happy it got Printz recognition. But I don't think this one will. I'm feeling like it's another Paper Towns after Looking for Alaska--a repeat of an earlier novel by the same author that received much praise.
I'm ready for something new from Andrew Smith. The masturbation scenes aren't enough anymore.
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