Summary
Parker doesn’t talk and Zelda is crazy, see how they change each others’ lives.
Good
You know when you meet someone and they start off so big, you can’t help but like ’em? That’s Parker and he’s offering to tell you his life story. In this way, the intro was well thought out. There’s insight into Parker’s personality and I love the start.
Bad
The writing is juvenile. I don’t expect professional writing when portraying a high school kid. I do expect a crisper writing style. I love the funny parts but in the lulls, the writing is sloppy. It felt like there was wasted space and it could have been cleaned up, for example, by writing an essay title at the beginning.
Also, there wasn’t much given away. I don’t like when authors aren’t straightforward. It’s hard to tell if his father actually died or if it’s just an example. It leads me astray, thinking to myself: Is this person credible? Can I believe a word he says? I’ve been reading too many mystery books.
Prediction
Parker has a tinge of insecurity paired with his carefree attitude. This is shown by him calling himself marginally better than average. He says nothing about his redeeming qualities. For the rest of the book, he’ll have his life changed by Zelda to make him like this, from safe and insecure to daring and insecure. It’s a start, I guess.
Verdict
I want another scoop. I want to see this character develop. At this moment, he seems to be in a transition period and I want to see the finished product.
Quote
I mean, really dude?
I guess I could go back and delete [the profanity] but I’d rather not.
Get Thanks for the Trouble
Tim enjoys playing guitar and memorizing all the words to his favorite pop songs. When he’s traveling, catch him on planes reading from his trusty Kindle.