I Am the Cheese (by Robert Cormier)
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Story of memory, danger, suspense, and trauma.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this absorbing story alternates chapters of a boy traveling toward something mysterious, and an interviewer trying to uncover the boy's memories. Despite its complexity, the compelling writing entrances readers.
Violence:
The main character's family is stalked and murdered.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Occasional mild to moderate swearing.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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fr0stedshad0w
adult
adult
Very confusing, yet amazing book!
This is a book that you can't put down. There really isn't anything to fear from it, let your teens read it!
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dark delila1
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
it was ok
i dont think its worth reading, i mean its ok but the kids riding around a mental facility\hospital for Gods sake!! so i vote more stupid than good
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Statlerong
adult
adult
Dark plot and repulsive characters
The writer barely exposes enough detail to keep the reader going until the last page. Great story, with a very realistic but ugly plot. As the antagonists, Brint and Grey were some of the most repulsive characters ever, with their hidden motives.
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beck13
teen, 18 years old
teen, 18 years old
Ending was confusing at first...
At first, the ending was hard to piece together. Then after thinking about it and reviewing the story, I was able to make sense of this stunning thriller.
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the frog whisperer
kid, 10 years old
kid, 10 years old
i am puzzled /;-}
I don't even know what this is! I just looked up "cheese".
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