- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: Puffin Books; New edition edition (5 Sep 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0141314060
- ISBN-13: 978-0141314068
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.2 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 604,413 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
Fourteen-year-old John lives with his single mother and her boyfriend, a man who is violent towards him whenever John's mother is not around. John believes that if he tells his mother about the abuse, she will side with "the man who is not my father". There's a lot of pain, humour and horror in this book before John resolves his relationship with his mother and lets her begin to know him.
About the Author
David Klass is an established novelist and writer of screenplays. He lives in New York City.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I hardly ever read young adult fiction. But some comments in The Bookseller made me buy this book. I read it in one sitting. It is simply excellent, full of important messages towards teenagers and adults. John, the central character is a unique anti-hero you are bound to love. Compared to this book, the over-hyped Catcher In the Rye is found seriously wanting.
I cannot recommend this book enough. One of the best things I've ever read. An excellent gift idea for Christmas.
I cannot recommend this book enough. One of the best things I've ever read. An excellent gift idea for Christmas.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I started and read it in one day.
One of the best books I have ever read.
If I could I would give it more than 5 stars.
Its just so honest.
Its like I am John when I read it.
Its such a powerful book.
What can I say?
Wow.
One of the best books I have ever read.
If I could I would give it more than 5 stars.
Its just so honest.
Its like I am John when I read it.
Its such a powerful book.
What can I say?
Wow.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
John is an unlikely hero: cynical, resigned, misunderstood, a target of physical abuse and contempt by his mother's boyfriend. But he has courage and imagination and loyal friends who do try to understand and to help him. The book is very moving and very funny in equal measure, a masterpiece of teenage fiction for adults and children alike. My 13 year old daughter read it, laughing out loud and quoting passages she just had to share. When I read it, I went straight back to the beginning and started again, and I still dip into it to re-read favourite scenes, like the eight-page description of John in class trying to avoid answering an algebra question.
You just have to read this book.
You just have to read this book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
unusual and unique
I enjoyed this book, It is written from the point of view of a teenage boy who is struggling to live with an unpleasent step father. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sparkle
Almost Dickensian
A story of despair and redemption, `You don't know me' by David Klass covers a short period in the life of the protagonist John. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2008 by Micky Gwilliam
Just can't put it down!!!!!!
This book is about a boy called John and he is fourteen. He hated everything, school, lessons, friends, orchestra, house, dad everything. Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2006 by Eugene
Best Read Ever!
I have been looking for a book that is different for a long time, now I believe I have found it. I like books that capture your attention from the start. This is one of them. Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2004 by Lhara
A Brilliant Book
This book was well written and the story was involving, at sometimes the writing did seem perhaps as if it were aimed at younger children, but the book overall was enjoyable. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2004
Best book ive ever read..
I have just finished reading this book...and I think its the best book ive ever read..i saw it at the bottom of a book shelf at the store near by and couldnt even give it to the... Read more
Published on 19 July 2004 by Rona
Teenage Angst
It is very rare that I am unable to finish a book but this was beyond awful. Warning alarms should have rang when it used expresions like 'hah' too much. Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2004 by T. Ballard
Amazing, Brilliant, Genius - A Klass Act!!!
I picked this book up by chance only because it had a nice front cover. I read the back it looked boring , but when i looked inside - i was hooked. Read more
Published on 4 Nov 2003 by Arunan T
absolutely fabulous, best book eva
This book from the start is amazing the way that John tells the story to you is absolutely fab.You'll read this book and you won't be able to put it down again and when you have... Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2003 by witch girl
Great Book
This book is written in a unique and very interesting way. From the moment John "speaks" the book catches and heaves you into it. I reccomend this book to anyone. Read more
Published on 24 July 2003
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