| A teen kicked out of a prep school in the 1950's searches for meaning in New York city over several while coming to terms with his younger brother's death, a sexually charged run-in with a former teacher, and understanding a loss of innocence. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book? - thoughtful Time/era of story - 1930's-1950's Kids growing up/acting up? Yes Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Age group of kid(s) in story: - high school Something wrong upstairs/downstairs? - searching for identity/meaning Wild kid(s)? - runaway! Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Age: - a teen Ethnicity/Nationality Unusual characteristics: Main Adversary Identity: - none Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 5 () United States Yes The US: - Northeast Misc setting Writing Style Sex in book? Yes What kind of sex: - vague references only Lot of foul language? Yes Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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