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Fade
- By Robert Cormier
- Genre: Fantasy
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Dark tale of a good boy misled by temptation.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that in this story focuses on an otherwise good boy who succumbs to temptation, spies on people, and even commits murder but reforms. It also includes a vivid portrayal of Depression-era working conditions. Too long for reluctant readers, this is nonetheless a fascinating horror and morality story, with sensitive character portrayals punctuated by increasingly intense action.
What's the story?
In this supernatural morality tale thirteen-year-old Paul discovers he can become invisible, but quickly learns that it brings only evil to his life. He spies on people and sees shocking things, then kills for revenge. Vowing never to use his power again, he later confronts his long-lost nephew, who uses the power to commit multiple murders. Suspenseful, intense, and disturbing.
Is it any good?
What child hasn't dreamed of becoming invisible? Robert Cormier explores its consequences in this dark tale of a good boy who succumbs to temptation, then repents. FADE offers a subject that intrigues teenagers, who can read it as a simple suspense novel if they wish. However, as is usual with Cormier's books, much more lies below the surface.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the notion of becoming invisible. What could be come positive consequences of being invisible? What might be some negative results?
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good for teens and up
it was a great book and didnt want to put it down, there were also parts that were disturbing and didnt want to read
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Sick Trash!
Lots of profanity, sex, incest and violence. Teen boy lusts after his aunt, long descriptions of him having orgasms, etc. He watches a teen brother and sister have sex. Lots of savage killings. There appear to be no negative consequences for his actions.
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controversial but suspensful
sexual content, incest, brief language, and violence. fade has a very original and compelling story. I wouldnt recommend a child younger than high school to read it. for th issues i listed and because even for me the quick setting changes were somewhat confusing. It certainly is interesting and keeps you guessing. I researched further on it because i was unsure on whether it was based on a true story. The characters and their actions just seem so real. Even with the censored details, it is a good book to read.
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| Author: | Robert Cormier |
| Book type: | Fiction |
| Genre: | Fantasy |
| Publisher: | Laurel-Leaf |
| Publication date: | January 1, 1988 |
| Number of pages: | 293 |
| Paperback price: | $5.50 |
| Publisher's recommended age(s): | 12 - 14 |
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