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Book Review By Jeff Brandmeyer
Heroes by Robert Cormier

Frances Cassevant has returned from World War II with one goal: to kill his childhood hero. An act of betrayal on the part of his hero has cost Frances his face, his girlfriend, and his self-respect. Will Frances get the revenge he so deperately wants?


Plot & Themes
Tone of book? - thoughtful
Time/era of story - 1930's-1950's
Internal struggle/realization? Yes
Struggle over
Is this an adult or child's book? - - Adult or Young Adult Book
Brain/Body disability? - physical disability

Main Character
Gender - Male
Profession/status:
Age: - a teen
Ethnicity/Nationality

Main Adversary
Identity: - Male
Age: - 20's-30's
Profession/status:
How sensitive is this character?
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Average intelligence

Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings? - 3 ()
United States Yes
The US: - Northeast
Small town? Yes
Small town people: - nice, like Andy/Opie/Aunt Bee

Writing Style
Amount of dialog - significantly more descript than dialog
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