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A review by angelariley03
Tradition by Brendan Kiely
2.0
With the Me too movement being so prevalent and books about student issues and activism being popular, I'm always on the lookout for stories that could push my students. This book is told from 2 different points of view. One of a girl and one of a boy at a very prestigious high school. The story deals with the girl handling the aftermath of a non-consensual sex act. The school's culture and people essentially don't believe her. The boy narrator is her friend and he has to decide if he wants to follow the culture of the school or stand by his friend.
While I think there are some environments like this school, it just felt overly cliche.
I don't think this book is particularly appropriate for middle school. Some descriptions are a little more graphic than I am comfortable with.
My biggest issue is with the ending. It is not hopeful or positive. It seemed a little out of place and I don't really like the message that it sends to teens.
While I think there are some environments like this school, it just felt overly cliche.
I don't think this book is particularly appropriate for middle school. Some descriptions are a little more graphic than I am comfortable with.
My biggest issue is with the ending. It is not hopeful or positive. It seemed a little out of place and I don't really like the message that it sends to teens.