Twisted by Laurie Halse AndersonMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Anderson likes to tackle the tough topics and Twisted is no different. The main character in this story, a male, high school senior, is trying to cope with life in high school and life at home. It hasn't been easy for him for years, but after being accused of a crime he didn't commit, everything is suddenly awful. He even contemplates suicide rather graphically.
I like this book. Anderson took very heavy issues and presented them in a fun way with lots of comic relief. Teens need to know they are not alone. However, she used some very graphic scenes related to suicide that might not be good for someone who is already on the fence. I also like the male POV, but it is obvious the book was written by a female when she begins to have him talk about girls.
This would be a good story to read with your teen. Thank goodness for writers like Anderson who are not afraid to tackle the tough issues.
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