33 snowfish

Submitted by: Torri Myers

33 snowfish

Adam Rapp

Published in 2003

179 pages

33 snowfish is told through the views of three homeless teens that band together to protect one another. Each has a troubled past of their own; struggling with drug addiction, murder, neglect and abuse. With some, in the end there is forgiveness and love. Unfortunately, it is too late for others to find the same comfort they've been longing for.

Rapp's writing is intense and thoughtful. He really shows you the struggles from the teens' pasts and how it affects them throughout their whole life, as if their future will never let go of the past no matter what. I liked being part of their hope to better themselves.

With Rapp's writing comes his use of language. Since his characters have been through such tough times, they don't really speak as nicely as they should. If you want to read this book, I suggest that having a mature attitude would help you along the way of enjoying and going into the lives of these three characters.

3.5 out of 5 stars

***1/2