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Rats Saw God (Paperback)

by Rob Thomas (Author)
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  • Paperback: 202 pages
  • Publisher: Simon Pulse (Jun 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0689807775
  • ISBN-13: 978-0689807770
  • Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 10.6 x 1.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 503,585 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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If you like Rats Saw God, check out "Pet Stories" in the September issue of Seventeen Magazine. For more information, visit my homepage. Also, Dad, thanks for the kind review.

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A new classic- READ THIS ITS GREAT, 20 Aug 1999
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This review is from: Rats Saw God (Hardcover)
In this latest novel, Rob Thomas presents an authentic portrait of high school life in America. Essentially structured as an autobiographical account of the life of one young self-proclaimed iconoclast, this book deals with typical episodes in the life of a high schooler in modern times; homecoming floats, semiformal dances, Pearl Jam concerts. But more importantly- it delves into the psyche of teenagers and the varying approaches to these events. From the stereotypical rite of passage types who go to football games on Friday nights and drink at parties afterwards to the self-proclaimed nonconformists whose dogmatic insistence on "standing out" borders on hypocrisy, the author employs poignant characters that the reader identifies with closely and a vivid first person narrator to paint realistic portrait of the social infrastructure of the American high school. Thomas has a powerful contemporary voice that today's youth will relate to and which other teen authors often lack; his obvious familiarity with the modern American teenager (stemming from five years as a high school journalism teacher) manifests itself in authentic depictions of the ubiquitous social intricacies found in high schools across the country. From the "low-maintenance Marcia Brady trend girls" and their "long, straight, center-parted hair, poufy, midriff-baring tops, bell-bottom jeans with ragged hems and cork-soled clogs" to the reaction over the death of demigod Kurt Cobain and his "It's better to burn out than fade away philosophy," this book captures the essence of a generation. Also of note, Thomas' protagonist, Steve, a young man with potential but harboring the anarchistic slacker mentality of modern youth, strikes a chord with readers through candid narration of clashes with his famous astronaut father, the anxieties of relationships and the irritating nature of many facets of high school. Definitely one of the best young adult books to come out in years- realistic, captivating and complete- this is an exceptional read.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great, compelling teenage angst story! A GREAT BOOK!, 14 Aug 1999
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I bought this book one day knowing nothing about it. I read it in about two days and feel in love. This is one of my favorite books ever. The humor used and it's real life appeal makes the story believeable. The characters (teenagers on their quest for love, music, and the recreational high)are just like you and me, trying to make it through high school while having some fun along the way. A great story of love. The ending is spectacular.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is needed!, 23 Jan 1999
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This review is from: Rats Saw God (Hardcover)
My father borrowed this book from the local library, and when he was done I picked it up. I loved it so much I let a friend of mine read it on the bus to a field trip. This book kinda bothered me at first with the ending being so sudden, but I learned that it was a perfect way to end it. I consider this book to be a book I shall include in my favorite literature collection along with "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" by Tom Robbins and "The Theif of Always" by Clive Barker. It is a must read!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Witty, engaging and fulfilling.
Focusing on three years of Steve York's life, this novel weaves in and out of timelines and gives the reader a rich and satisfying look into a teen outcast in the early 90s, told... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Rob Thomas has a great writers style.
Rob gives so much heart to his writing. As a Senior in High School much of the views he writes from are what were experiencing. Read more
Published on 19 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars ROB THOMAS RULES!! **10 STARS**
I love all of Thomas' books. He writes stories that are real and true. His characters sre realistic, they speak the way teenagers speak, and they act the way real teens act... Read more
Published on 22 Jan 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars I thought that this was an amazing book
I really enjoyed reading this book. It has been promoted to one of my "comfort books," because reading it makes me feel like my problem's aren't as bad as the ones the... Read more
Published on 20 Jan 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Rats Saw God is an excellent, realistic book for teens.
great character development as well as a very interesting plot.
Published on 16 Jan 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars Realistic and Witty
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5.0 out of 5 stars Chris Lynch is Block honest and Lynch tough
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5.0 out of 5 stars Real, honest, and sincere depiction of youth in conflict
Rob Thomas has written a true depiction of at risk youth coming to grips with problems involving family, friends, and school. Read more
Published on 12 May 1996

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