- Paperback: 168 pages
- Publisher: Speak; Reprint edition (29 May 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0142411833
- ISBN-13: 978-0142411834
- Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 1.2 x 18.1 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,310,318 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Pitch Perfect
23 Dec 2006
Format:Hardcover
You know from the first few pages that this book is in narrative hands you fully trust.
Dulcie's father just died. Her mom's reaction: Let's move across the country and leave it all behind. Dulcie thinks that losing her dad is enough change for one sixteen-year-old.
To describe the plot does not do this book justice, because it is Dulcie, and her relationships, that make this book shine. There is humor building under the surface at all times, so even in her darkest hours, there's the threat of an out-loud laugh around the corner. All the characters in this book are fallible, recognizable people. People you will love spending time with.
If you enjoy character-driven fiction, humor, and a lot of heart, don't hesitate. Buy this book.
Dulcie's father just died. Her mom's reaction: Let's move across the country and leave it all behind. Dulcie thinks that losing her dad is enough change for one sixteen-year-old.
To describe the plot does not do this book justice, because it is Dulcie, and her relationships, that make this book shine. There is humor building under the surface at all times, so even in her darkest hours, there's the threat of an out-loud laugh around the corner. All the characters in this book are fallible, recognizable people. People you will love spending time with.
If you enjoy character-driven fiction, humor, and a lot of heart, don't hesitate. Buy this book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Sad novel that offers a feeling of hope for the future
1 April 2006
Format:Hardcover
Dulcie's father, a janitor, just died. Her mother decides to move her and Dulcie cross country to California from Connecticut. As soon as Dulcie steps foot in CA, she knows that's not where she belongs. She steals her mother's truck and makes her way back to Newbury, to her grandfather and her home. Dulcie's grandfather, Frank, lets her come back and work for him, without pay, as punishment for worrying her mother when she left. Frank has already hired another helper, Roxanne. Soon, Roxanne and Dulcie become friends. When Dulcie and Frank discover the truth about Roxanne's relationship with her abusive mother, they have to figure out a way to help her.
When I first picked up this book, I thought it would be a sad story about death and moving on. It was sad, but the novel also had a feeling of hope and looking towards the future. Aside from death, Defining Dulcie also dealt with serious issues like abuse. This book was pretty good, especially for a debut novel. I'll be looking forward to reading more books by the author.
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When I first picked up this book, I thought it would be a sad story about death and moving on. It was sad, but the novel also had a feeling of hope and looking towards the future. Aside from death, Defining Dulcie also dealt with serious issues like abuse. This book was pretty good, especially for a debut novel. I'll be looking forward to reading more books by the author.
Reviewed by Flamingnet Book Reviews
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Defining Dulcie
1 Feb 2007
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
A wonderful story and very popular with my students. Our class book group plans on reading this book next month.
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