- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Red Fox (1 Jan 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0099456680
- ISBN-13: 978-0099456681
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 13 x 1.6 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,526,578 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A startling teenage novel about moral choices.
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Sixteen-year-old Walker has accidentally discvered that two female classmates are lovers. When a rabid evangelical preacher arrives in their town, a witch-hunt is launched against gay students and Walker, for some reason, is the prime target. Walker knows the quickest way to divert the attention would be to give away the girls' secret - but should he sacrifice their peace of mind for his? A powerful, unusual and thought-provoking read from an award-winning author.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Don't waste your time
30 Jun 2006
Format:Hardcover
This book not only is poorly written, but it also is not a good story. I understand the need to exploit how hatred can ruin something good, like the relationshipo between the two girls, however this is beyond morose and shows no hope for the future. I would highly recommend for GLBTQ teenagers NOT to read this book. This is not a book that you pick up, hate the ending, but understand why it had to be. The way it played out was indescribably bad.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
It doesn't deserve an award, but it makes you think...
17 Oct 1998
Format:Hardcover
Let's be honest-- Desire Lines is not a well-written book. But with that same honesty, let's admit that the book is absolutely awe-inspiring in the feeling it leaves you with. Living in the midwest, I walked through my house after finishing it, numb; I brought it to school as passed it around among my firends who have the same concerms I do. I recomended it to every English teacher I could talk to. I want to make it a requirement for joining the GSA I head... This book is important because it makes you think about the way things can get out of control; it makes you think of a phrase I assume originated from an Amnesty tee shirt: 'The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for enough good people to do nothing...;' it makes me paraphrase Kim Gordon and say you take a look at all the hate, it makes you feel very up-to-date...
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Fascinating
23 Oct 1998
Format:Hardcover
Besides being thought provoking this book is exceptionally well written. I agree with everything Booklist said. It's a gut wrenching story about a basically likable kid making the wrong choices. Bravo to Mr. Gantos for finally writing a story about a realistic teen who struggles with his conscience and doesn't do the right thing.
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