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我发现开口很慢。但这些问题、动作和对话最终吸引了我，我无法放下这本书。我尤其喜欢书中丰富的人物角色——好人也会犯错，坏人也会有好的一面。我很喜欢剧中人物如何与信任他人作斗争。我很喜欢取悦他人的看似好的动机有时会导致糟糕的结果。我尤其喜欢书的最后那个无法取胜的困境——唯一的出路就是一开始就不去那里!但即使到了那里，在其他人的帮助下，出路还是有可能的……在与年轻读者分享这本书时，让我再三考虑的事情是(1)毒品、酒精和接受有问题的人的细微差别。尼古拉斯和爸爸的朋友们围着我笑。有些人有点弯曲，因为爸爸喝酒时的那种味道。 But the look in their eyes is the same: love. I -know- they have my back." (2) Vivid descriptions of acting out in ways which are dangerous or deadly - throwing rocks from rooftops at cars, "trainsurfing." (3) Connecting most calmly with others through screentime. The main character's most peaceful moments include sharing video games and watching movies. * * * But I really appreciate the author treating his reader with respect with such candid looks at reality. He treats his characters with respect by not judging their judgment (like skipping class - we see the consequences, instead!). And the unwavering message throughout is a winner, too: Always share your troubles. Always.