- Mass Market Paperback: 184 pages
- Publisher: Puffin; Reprint edition (3 Dec 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 014130121X
- ISBN-13: 978-0141301211
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13.1 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,618,659 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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While living on his grandparents' farm in New Hampshire, Cole hears stories about a mysterious sin-eater; these stories enable Cole to learn forgiveness and to connect with his ancestors.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book is a true gem. It is beautifully written and constructed. The reviewer from Booklist seems to have misunderstood the book when she said that the Sin Eater element was not well integrated -- all of the elements of this book are perfectly integrated. It is, in fact, the Sin Eater "character"(as well as Cole's grandparents, friends and community) that allow Cole to cope with and understand his loss. This is a truly beautiful book with many layers of meaning. It is about the value of family history and experience, the past, community, faith... It's a book that will make you think. It's a book you will want to reread. Don't take it lightly and don't miss it!
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is an amazing novel that is truly an example of fine writing. Ilene Cooper's review is fairly accurate. However, she did miss the point in one aspect. I read this book to my Seventh grade English students and they did grasp the "Ambiguous" themes and thoroughly enjoyed the description. The characters are sincere and well thought out. They were real. I am offended by the comment that only "Astute" readers will grasp the concept of the book. Not only should Schmidt not be under-estimated, the target audience should also not be under-estimated. I strongly recommend that this book be read. Schmidt has given young adults what they needed, a book that treats them like the young adults that they are. This book and the author will be a powerful asset in any library. I intend it to be part of my curriculum next school year.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
This is one of the best young-adult books I've ever read.
9 May 1999
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book is a true gem. It is beautifully written and constructed. The reviewer from Booklist seems to have misunderstood the book when she said that the Sin Eater element was not well integrated -- all of the elements of this book are perfectly integrated. It is, in fact, the Sin Eater "character"(as well as Cole's grandparents, friends and community) that allow Cole to cope with and understand his loss. This is a truly beautiful book with many layers of meaning. It is about the value of family history and experience, the past, community, faith... It's a book that will make you think. It's a book you will want to reread. Don't take it lightly and don't miss it!
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
This is one of the few well-written young adult novels.
24 Jan 1999
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is an amazing novel that is truly an example of fine writing. Ilene Cooper's review is fairly accurate. However, she did miss the point in one aspect. I read this book to my Seventh grade English students and they did grasp the "Ambiguous" themes and thoroughly enjoyed the description. The characters are sincere and well thought out. They were real. I am offended by the comment that only "Astute" readers will grasp the concept of the book. Not only should Schmidt not be under-estimated, the target audience should also not be under-estimated. I strongly recommend that this book be read. Schmidt has given young adults what they needed, a book that treats them like the young adults that they are. This book and the author will be a powerful asset in any library. I intend it to be part of my curriculum next school year.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Superb description of farm life.
22 Aug 1998
Format:Hardcover
The best description of life on a mid-1900's small farm I've ever read; very realistic and a little nostalgic. The main story line about the Sin Eater is a little weak. Overall I enjoyed this book very much. But if you want lots of sex and blood this book is not for you.
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