After
by
Amy Efaw
Publisher:
Viking
Books/Speak
Genre:
Young
Adult Fiction
Pages:
350
Publication
Date: August, 2009
Rating:
3.5/5
Summary:
Devon
has everything going for her at school; she gets stellar grades, plays club
soccer, and is on the varsity soccer team. She spends 9 months lying to herself
and those around her after one night’s mistake. Experiencing nothing but shock
when she gives birth, she decides to dispose of the infant in a dumpster. This
novel follows the Devon through the repercussions of her terrifying actions.
Pros:
·
The plot is unlike anything I have read
before.
·
This is a fast-paced, haunting novel that
will stick in your mind for a long time.
Cons:
·
The main character’s attitude throughout
the book made it very difficult to feel connected with her. I did not care what happened to her in the
end.
·
Although there are multiple main
characters, they were not very developed.
Final
Thoughts:
After
is a fast-paced young adult novel that deals with a pretty heavy topic; I would
recommend to the older YA crowd. It has a very unique topic that is sure to
stick with the reader for a long time!
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