It's 1982. Alex goes to a preppy boarding school, where he has always been a good student. He's not the kind of guy who causes problems. One day, he and his friends decide to have a little fun, and something horrible happens. To save themselves, and their reputations, Alex and his friends lie to administration. One lie turns into another lie, and soon, Alex and his friends find themselves in an impossible situation. This novels makes us think about just how far we would go to save ourselves.
This book reminded me of the movie Dead Poets Society, maybe just because of the boarding school setting, but also because of the heart-wrenching, senseless tragedy at the story's center. Great writing, and a plot that makes your stomach turn. This one is only at the high schools.
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