Book Review: The Boomerang Effect

Title: The Boomerang Effect

Author: Gordon Jack

Publisher: HarperTeen

Genre: Humor

Age Range: 14+

A book that succeeds in being both humorous and reflective, The Boomerang Effect was a fun and enjoyable read. Lawrence is a funny and sympathetic character who grows significantly through the book. I appreciated that he suffered through several temptations to go back to his drug habits, even if they felt slightly superficial. Lawrence as a character may not be entirely believable as the popular, wealthy party boy reformed, but readers will appreciate his struggles to turn a new leaf while everyone around him is determined to pigeonhole him into his old roles. And it has a mad attack chicken... who doesn't love those?

Recommended: high school, boys, reluctant readers, readers who enjoy comedy.
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