'Wise Young Fool' by Sean Beaudoin is a fast-paced and witty story that revolves around Richie Sudden, a teenager dealing with love, loss, high school, and rock 'n roll. The narrative structure of the book is intriguing, as readers bounce back and forth between Richie's experiences in Juvie and the events leading up to his incarceration. The interweaving narratives add tension and make the book a high-stakes page-turner, where readers fear for Richie's life as he navigates through challenges in jail.
The main character, Richie Sudden, is portrayed as colorful, funny, and at times wise as well as foolish. is described as hilarious, touching, and deep, with a mix of tragic and funny moments that keep the readers engaged. The writing style is praised for being fluid, humorous, and authentic, capturing the essence of teenage life with its ups and downs, including family drama, juvenile justice system, and the excitement of being in a teenage punk band.
From The Publisher:
You want ninety? Fine, I'll give you ninety. I'll give them to you coming and going.
Teen rocker Ritchie Sudden is pretty sure his life has just jumped the shark. Except he hates being called a teen, his band doesn't play rock, and "jumping the shark" is yet another dumb cliché. Part of Ritchie wants to drop everything and walk away. Especially the part that's serving ninety days in a juvenile detention center.
Telling the story of the year leading up to his arrest, Ritchie grabs readers by the throat before (politely) inviting them along for the (max-speed) ride. A battle of the bands looms. Dad split about five minutes before Mom's girlfriend moved in. There's the matter of trying to score with the dangerously hot Ravenna Woods while avoiding the dangerously huge Spence Proffer-not to mention just trying to forget what his sister, Beth, said the week before she died.
Acclaimed author Sean Beaudoin's latest offering is raw, razor-sharp, and genuinely hilarious.
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